Di Yi Cai Jing·2026-02-12 23:24Market Overview - US stock market experienced a significant decline, driven by concerns over the accelerated penetration of artificial intelligence impacting the software industry and office space demand [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 669.42 points, a decrease of 1.34%, closing at 49,451.98 points; the S&P 500 dropped by 108.71 points, down 1.57%, closing at 6,832.76 points; the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 469.32 points, a decline of 2.03%, closing at 22,597.15 points [1] Technology Sector Performance - Major tech stocks faced pressure, with Apple experiencing a sharp decline of 5%, marking its largest single-day drop since April 2025, following claims by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding Apple's suppression of conservative content [3] - Other tech giants also saw declines: Meta Platforms down 2.82%, Amazon down 2.20%, Tesla down 2.62%, Nvidia down 1.64%, Microsoft down 0.63%, and Alphabet's Class C shares down 0.63% [3][4] Commercial Real Estate Impact - The sell-off in the US stock market focused on commercial real estate and related financial services, with fears that increased use of AI tools could structurally weaken demand for office space, impacting leasing and valuation systems [5] - Major commercial real estate service companies saw significant stock price drops, with CBRE Group down 8.8%, JLL down 7.6%, and Cushman & Wakefield down 11.5% [6] - Analysts noted that the discussion around AI reducing office demand has been ongoing, and the recent sell-off in brokerage stocks has led investors to reassess commercial real estate risks more directly [6] Transportation and Logistics Sector - The transportation and logistics sector also faced significant pressure, with the Dow Jones Transportation Average dropping over 4%, marking its worst day since the US announced tariff increases in April of last year [6] - Among the 20 components of the Dow Jones Transportation Average, 17 stocks declined, with Landstar System and C.H. Robinson experiencing the largest drops of 15.6% and 14.5%, respectively [7] - Concerns were heightened following Algorhythm Holdings' disclosure that its SemiCab division increased customer freight volumes by 300% to 400% without a corresponding increase in workforce, raising fears about AI's impact on labor demand in the logistics industry [7] Global Market Reactions - The impact of the US market decline extended to European markets, with Swiss logistics group Kuehne + Nagel's stock falling by 13% and Danish logistics firm DSV A/S dropping over 10% [8] Economic Data and Interest Rates - Recent labor market data showed a smaller-than-expected decline in initial jobless claims, leading to fluctuating market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate path for the year [8] - The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds fell by 8.1 basis points to 4.102%, marking the largest single-day drop since October, while the yield on 2-year bonds decreased by 4.8 basis points to 3.464% [8] Commodity Market Performance - International oil prices saw a notable decline, with light crude oil futures for March dropping by $1.79 to $62.84 per barrel, a decrease of 2.77%, and Brent crude oil futures for April falling by $1.88 to $67.52 per barrel, down 2.71% [9] - Precious metals also faced pressure, with spot gold down 3.26% to $4,918.36 per ounce and silver down 10.89% to $75.0942 per ounce [9]