Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-10 22:31Market Overview - The Dow Jones reached an intraday record high of 50,512.79 points, closing up 52.27 points or 0.10% at 50,188.14 points, while the Nasdaq fell 136.20 points or 0.59% to 23,102.47 points, and the S&P 500 dropped 23.01 points or 0.33% to 6,941.81 points [1] - The latest retail sales report indicated that consumer spending in December remained flat, below economists' expectations of a 0.4% monthly increase, following a 0.6% increase in November [5] Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin fell below $70,000, down over 2% to $68,698, while Ethereum dropped 4.5% to $2,010 [3] Commodities - Gold prices decreased by 0.74% to $5,022.97, with a significant correction following a previous surge, while silver was priced at $80.818 per ounce [3] - WTI crude oil prices fell by 0.6% to $63.96 per barrel, and Brent crude oil dropped by 0.4% to $68.80 per barrel [4] Economic Indicators - The U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stagnated in December, indicating cautious consumer spending as the holiday season concluded, with 8 out of 13 retail categories showing declines [5] - The U.S. loan default rate surged to 4.8%, the highest level since 2017, driven by increased defaults among low-income and young borrowers [6] Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve officials expressed cautious optimism regarding current interest rates, with no immediate need for rate adjustments, while acknowledging persistent inflation concerns [7][8] Corporate News - Boeing plans to increase the monthly production of its 737 aircraft to 63 units, which is crucial for improving its financial situation [11] - Stellantis is seeking to exit its joint battery venture with Samsung in the U.S., amid a strategic shift to conserve cash and reduce electric vehicle-related losses [12] - Morgan Stanley maintained a neutral rating on Tesla with a target price of $415 [13]