Ge Long Hui·2026-01-27 03:20Market Summary - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 313.69 points, or 0.64%, closing at 49,412.4 [2] - The Nasdaq rose by 100.12 points, or 0.43%, to finish at 23,601.36 [2] - The S&P 500 gained 34.62 points, or 0.50%, ending at 6,950.23 [2] - European markets showed mixed results, with the Euro Stoxx 50 up by 9.6 points (0.16%) and the French CAC40 down by 11.9 points (-0.15%) [2] - Asian markets experienced declines, with the Nikkei 225 down by 961.62 points (-1.79%) and the Hang Seng Tech Index down by 72.02 points (-1.24%) [2] Trade Relations - President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on all goods from South Korea from 15% to 25% due to the South Korean parliament's failure to fulfill a trade agreement [4] - The South Korean government is set to hold a meeting to discuss countermeasures [4] Military Developments - The U.S. Navy's Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has been deployed to the Middle East, ready to act against Iran if necessary [4] - Iran's response indicates readiness to counter any aggression [4] Oil Production - OPEC+ is expected to maintain its current oil production policy, likely continuing to freeze output in March due to market oversupply and geopolitical tensions [4] EU Energy Policy - The European Union has approved a plan to stop importing Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, with specific deadlines for liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas [5] - Prior to the Ukraine conflict, Russia supplied over 40% of the EU's natural gas, which is projected to drop to about 13% by 2025 [5] Trade Agreements - The European Parliament has postponed a decision on resuming the approval process for the EU-U.S. trade agreement, with further discussions scheduled for February [6] AI and Technology Developments - Microsoft launched its second-generation AI chip, Maia200, aimed at enhancing service efficiency and reducing reliance on Nvidia hardware [7] - Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave to support the development of AI computing infrastructure [8] - The EU has initiated a formal investigation into Musk's platform X regarding its AI chatbot's failure to prevent the generation of harmful content [8] Product Launches - Apple released an upgraded version of AirTag, featuring improved Bluetooth capabilities and enhanced tracking features [8]