Market Overview - On April 7, U.S. stocks opened lower but later surged, with the Nasdaq index rising over 4% before retreating. By the end of the trading session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by over 390 points, a decline of 1.02% [1] - The Chinese A50 index futures initially surged over 4%, but the gains narrowed to 3.38% by the end of the session [7] Economic Policy Impact - Reports indicated that Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, suggested that President Trump is considering a 90-day suspension of tariffs on certain countries. However, this was later denied by the White House, leading to volatility in the stock market [3][4] - The market reacted to the news of potential tariff suspensions, initially turning positive before reversing course due to the denial [4] Technology Sector Performance - In the technology sector, Nvidia saw a nearly 4% increase, while Apple and Tesla both dropped over 2% [5][6] Commodity Market Trends - Gold prices fell sharply, dropping below $3,000 per ounce, trading at $2,991.73 [11] - WTI and Brent crude oil futures continued to decline, with WTI falling below $60 per barrel, marking the lowest level since April 2021. Both crude oil benchmarks have dropped over 20% from their January highs of approximately $80 per barrel, entering a bear market [12][14] OPEC+ Production Decisions - OPEC+ announced plans to increase production starting in May, with an additional 410,000 barrels per day, which has contributed to the downward pressure on oil prices [15] U.S. Economic Outlook - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed concerns about rising inflation and low growth, indicating a cautious approach to monetary policy amid increasing economic uncertainty [17] - The upcoming earnings reports from U.S. companies will provide insights into the microeconomic conditions and potential recession timelines [17]
深夜大乌龙!美股巨震,白宫辟谣!A50拉升,“国家队”再出手
21世纪经济报道·2025-04-07 15:35