Economic Indicators - The U.S. non-farm payrolls report for September showed an increase of 119,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.44%, the highest in nearly four years[5] - The unemployment rate has increased for three consecutive months, raising concerns about the labor market ahead of the Federal Reserve's December meeting[5] - The market anticipates a 40% chance of a 25 basis points rate cut in December due to the mixed signals from the employment data[29] Market Performance - U.S. stock indices experienced significant volatility, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.2%, the S&P 500 down 1.6%, and the Dow Jones falling 0.8% after an initial surge[8] - European markets rebounded after five consecutive days of decline, with the Stoxx 600 index rising 0.4% and the DAX increasing by 0.5%[8] - The A-share market continued to decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling by 0.4% and over 3,800 stocks declining overall[15] Sector Analysis - In the U.S., the technology sector faced significant losses, with semiconductor ETFs down 4.22% and tech ETFs down 3.14%[8] - In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index saw a slight rebound of 0.02%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 0.58%[10] - The financial sector in A-shares showed strength, with major banks like Bank of China rising by 4%[15] Commodity and Bond Markets - International oil prices fell, with WTI crude oil down 0.5% to $59.14 per barrel, and gold prices decreased by 0.56% to $4,060 per ounce[26] - U.S. Treasury yields declined by 3-6 basis points, reflecting increased risk aversion in the market[29] - The spread on Asian bonds narrowed by 1-3 basis points, indicating a slight recovery in investor sentiment[29]
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