美股三大指数齐跌，“恐慌指数”飙升

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on global markets, leading to declines in U.S. stock indices and significant increases in gold and oil prices due to heightened risk aversion and supply concerns [1][3][11]. U.S. Stock Market Performance - All three major U.S. stock indices fell, with the Dow Jones down 1.58%, Nasdaq down 1.08%, and S&P 500 down 0.97% as of 23:02 Beijing time [3]. - The "fear index," or the S&P 500 volatility index, surged above 20, reaching its highest level since late May [3]. - The technology sector, represented by the seven major tech companies, also experienced declines, with the index down 0.86% and notable drops in stocks like Apple and Nvidia, which fell over 1% [6]. Energy and Commodity Markets - Energy stocks in the U.S. saw a significant rise, with Houston energy stocks up over 100% and U.S. energy stocks up over 62% [7]. - In contrast, airline stocks faced declines, with companies like Delta Air Lines and American Airlines reporting losses [7]. - Gold prices reached a one-week high, with COMEX gold futures rising 1.69% to $3,459.8 per ounce and London gold spot prices increasing 1.23% to $3,427.71 per ounce [11]. - International oil prices surged due to concerns over potential disruptions in Middle Eastern oil supply, with NYMEX WTI crude oil futures up 6.67% to $72.58 per barrel and ICE Brent crude oil futures up 6.52% to $73.88 per barrel [11][12]. Chinese Concept Stocks - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell 1.89%, although some individual stocks like Donis saw gains of over 7% [8]. - Other notable Chinese stocks included Yatsen Global, Sohu, and JinkoSolar, which experienced varying degrees of price changes [9].