美股三连阳中概股普涨，黄金白银再创新高，市场静待“圣诞老人行情”

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market indices showed resilience, with the Dow Jones up 0.47% to 48,362.68 points, the Nasdaq up 0.52% to 23,428.83 points, and the S&P 500 up 0.64% to 6,878.49 points, nearing historical highs set in mid-December [1] Technology Sector - AI-related tech stocks are leading the market, with Nvidia rising 1.49% due to optimistic forecasts for its upcoming H200 chip and next-generation platforms [3] - Micron Technology saw a significant increase of over 4%, while Oracle also rose by more than 3%, contributing to a 1.1% gain in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index [3] - Alphabet announced a $4.75 billion cash acquisition of Intersect to strengthen its AI capabilities, while Microsoft is pushing for faster improvements to its AI assistant, Copilot [4] Stock Performance - Tesla's stock increased by 1.56%, boosted by the reinstatement of CEO Elon Musk's high compensation plan [4] - However, Apple experienced a decline of approximately 1% due to a nearly €100 million fine from Italy for market dominance abuse [5] - Microsoft also saw a slight drop of 0.21%, indicating a mixed performance among major tech companies [5] Financial Sector - Financial stocks performed well, with JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo all rising over 1%, and Citigroup increasing nearly 2.8%, reaching a high not seen since the 2008 financial crisis [6] - The rise in bank stocks is often viewed as a positive signal for economic outlook [6] Commodities - Energy and materials sectors showed strong performance, with international oil prices rebounding significantly, and gold and silver prices reaching historical highs, with gold up over 60% and silver over 130% year-to-date [6][7] - Platinum prices surged nearly 7.5% in a single day, breaking the $2,100 per ounce mark [7] Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks continued to recover, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up 0.58%, marking three consecutive days of gains [8] - Notable individual stock performances included a nearly 11% increase for solar company Canadian Solar, and various other Chinese companies like iQIYI and Pinduoduo also saw gains [8][9] - Major international banks have expressed optimistic views on Chinese stocks, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 14% growth in earnings for Chinese companies by 2026 [8] Market Sentiment - Historical data suggests a potential "Santa Claus rally," with the S&P 500 averaging a 1.3% gain during the last five trading days of the year and the first two of the next year [10] - Some strategists remain optimistic about the market's ability to end the year on a high note, while others caution about the lack of clear upward drivers and potential volatility from upcoming events [10]