Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-05 22:26Market Overview - The three major indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones reaching an intraday record high of 49,209.95 points [1] - The US stock market started the first full trading week of 2026 positively, led by technology and energy stocks [1] - Despite geopolitical risks following the removal of Venezuelan President Maduro, traders showed little concern [1] Economic Indicators - The ISM manufacturing index for December recorded 47.9, indicating the largest contraction since 2024, with the index below 50 for ten consecutive months [6] - The report suggests that many companies are relying on existing inventory to meet weak demand, although a decrease in customer inventory may signal potential order and production increases in the coming months [6] Commodity Market - Gold prices rose over 2.6% to $4,449.02, with an intraday high of $4,455 [5] - Copper prices surpassed $13,000 per ton due to a strike at a Chilean copper mine, raising supply concerns [5] - The US is expected to face a copper supply shortfall of 300,000 to 400,000 tons in 2026, with demand projected to grow by about 3% [5] Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin surpassed $94,000, gaining over 2.8%, while Ethereum rose over 2.9% to $3,237.8 [4] Company News - Tesla's CEO Elon Musk announced that Neuralink will begin large-scale production of its brain-machine interface devices in 2026, aimed at helping patients with paralysis and neurological diseases [8] - Qualcomm is expanding its PC chip offerings with the new X2Plus processor, targeting the mid-range laptop market [10] - Chevron (CVX.US) saw a 5.2% increase, nearing a new high, while Tesla (TSLA.US) rose by 3% [2]