Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2026-02-06 01:20Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 592.58 points, a decline of 1.20%, closing at 48,908.72 points [2] - The Nasdaq Composite dropped by 363.99 points, down 1.59%, ending at 22,540.59 points [2] - The S&P 500 index decreased by 84.32 points, a 1.23% drop, closing at 6,798.40 points [2] Technology Sector Performance - Major tech stocks experienced significant declines, with Microsoft down nearly 5%, Amazon falling over 4%, and Tesla dropping more than 2% [6] - The performance of the "Tech Seven" index showed a decrease of 1.75% [7] - Amazon plans to invest $200 billion in data centers and chips, raising concerns among investors about profit pressures before returns materialize [7] Commodity Market Movements - Crude oil prices fell after a previous increase, with WTI settling at $63.29 per barrel and Brent crude down 2.8% to $67.55 per barrel [9] - Silver prices saw a significant drop, with a decline of 18% on Thursday, closing at $72.12 per ounce [10] - Bitcoin fell below $65,000, erasing all gains since Trump's election, marking a significant downturn in the cryptocurrency market [12][15] Economic Indicators - The number of planned layoffs in January reached the highest level for that month since the global financial crisis, while hiring intentions hit a record low [5] - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. rose significantly, reaching the highest level since early December, reversing a recent downward trend [5]