Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-30 00:25Group 1: Market Overview and Related Assets - US stock indices closed lower, with the Dow down 0.51%, Nasdaq down 0.5%, and S&P down 0.35%. Notably, Tesla fell over 3% and Nvidia dropped over 1% [1][5] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index also declined by 0.67%, with significant drops in individual stocks such as 1药网 down 7.14% and 叮咚买菜 down 7.19% [1][5] - Precious metals experienced significant volatility, with spot gold falling 3.18% after dropping below $4390 per ounce, and spot silver down 9.24% after falling below $72 per ounce [1][5] Group 2: Macroeconomic and Market Analysis - The US November pending home sales index increased by 3.3% month-on-month, exceeding expectations of 1%, while year-on-year it decreased by 0.3%, which was below the expected 0.1% [3][7] - The EIA announced a delay in the weekly oil status report, with notifications to be provided at least one hour in advance. Additionally, natural gas inventories decreased by 1660 billion cubic feet, slightly above the expected decrease of 1680 billion cubic feet [3][8] Group 3: International Focus and Geopolitical Issues - The conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated, with Russia claiming to have destroyed 91 drones aimed at President Putin's residence, while Ukraine's President Zelensky dismissed these claims as false [4][9] - US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized both parties for contributing to nearly $40 trillion in national debt and ongoing overseas conflicts, suggesting this has led to disillusionment among younger Americans towards the two major parties [4][9]