Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-04 22:27Group 1: Market Performance - The three major indices showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 index declining for the second consecutive trading day [1] - The Dow Jones increased by 260.31 points (0.53%) to close at 49,501.30 points, while the Nasdaq fell by 350.61 points (1.51%) to 22,904.58 points [1] - AMD's stock plummeted by 17.31% after the company provided a first-quarter earnings outlook that did not meet some analysts' expectations [1] Group 2: European Market Performance - The German DAX30 index fell by 154.31 points (0.62%) to 24,621.04 points, while the UK FTSE 100 index rose by 95.67 points (0.93%) to 10,410.26 points [2] - The French CAC40 index increased by 82.66 points (1.01%) to 8,262.16 points, and the Italian FTSE MIB index rose by 189.98 points (0.41%) to 46,610.50 points [2] Group 3: Commodity Prices - Crude oil prices saw an increase, with light crude oil futures for March delivery rising by $1.93 to $65.14 per barrel (3.05% increase) [2] - Gold prices increased by 0.38% to $4,965.31, while silver prices rose by 0.57% to $88.736 [3] Group 4: Macro News - The Federal Reserve announced it will maintain capital requirements for large banks until 2027, allowing time to assess potential flaws in its stress testing models [4] - U.S. Treasury Secretary emphasized support for a strong dollar policy, despite concerns over inflation control and trust in the Federal Reserve [5] Group 5: U.S. Services Sector - The ISM services index for January remained at 53.8, indicating strong growth, although new orders saw a decline [6] - The index for business activity rose over 2 points to 57.4, the highest since October 2024, while the new orders index fell to 53.1 [6] Group 6: Strategic Collaborations - The U.S. announced collaboration with Japan, Mexico, and the EU to develop critical mineral resources for defense and other industries [7][8] - A memorandum of understanding is expected to be reached within 30 days to support mining, refining, and processing projects [7] Group 7: Company-Specific News - Alphabet's Q4 revenue exceeded expectations at $113.828 billion, with capital expenditures projected between $175 billion and $185 billion for 2026 [9] - SpaceX has begun inviting non-U.S. banks for its IPO, aiming for a public listing this year [10]