Market Performance - On February 19, US stock indices collectively declined, with the Dow Jones down 0.54%, the Nasdaq down 0.31%, and the S&P 500 down 0.28% [1] - Major tech stocks mostly fell, with Apple, Netflix, and Intel dropping over 1%, while Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia saw slight declines; Amazon, Tesla, and Meta experienced slight gains [3] - The Livermore Chinese concept stock index fell by 0.54%, with notable declines in Lu.com (over 3%) and other companies like Bawang Tea and Trip.com (over 2%) [3] Commodity Prices - NY crude oil CFD was reported at $66.691 per barrel, up 2.52%, while Brent crude was at $71.534 per barrel, up 2.53% [6] Geopolitical Concerns - Analysts noted that escalating geopolitical concerns contributed to the stock market decline and drove oil prices higher [9] - Reports indicated that President Trump is considering a "limited scale" military strike against Iran to compel compliance with US nuclear agreement demands, with potential actions expected to target specific military or government facilities [10] Labor Market and Federal Reserve - The latest data showed that initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending February 14 were recorded at 206,000, the lowest since January 10, indicating a stabilizing labor market [12] - Federal Reserve official Kashkari stated that the US labor market remains resilient, and monetary policy is close to neutral, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making [12]
美伊突发!特朗普考虑有限打击逼伊朗达成协议!国际油价大涨超2%,金银收涨,美联储官员最新发声
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-19 23:05