Market Performance - The three major US stock indices closed mixed, with the Dow Jones rising by 0.04% to 44,938.31 points, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.24% to 6,395.78 points, marking its fourth consecutive decline, and the Nasdaq dropped by 0.67% to 21,172.86 points [4][5][6] - Large technology stocks experienced a widespread decline, with the Wande American Technology Seven Giants Index falling by 1.07% [8] Sector Highlights - Travelers Group led the Dow with a 2.06% increase, followed by Walmart at 1.27% and Caterpillar at 1.06% [5][6] - In the technology sector, Apple fell by 1.97%, Amazon by 1.84%, and Tesla by 1.64%, leading the decline among the major tech companies [8][9] Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks showed a slight increase against the market trend, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rising by 0.33% and the Wande Chinese Technology Leaders Index up by 0.01% [10][11] - Notable gainers included Zhengye Biology, which surged by 24.87%, and NEXT Technology, which rose by 12.62% [12] Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes - The Federal Reserve released the minutes from the July 29-30 meeting, indicating that nearly all decision-makers supported maintaining interest rates without cuts, with only two dissenting [15][16] - Discussions highlighted that overall inflation remains slightly above the 2% target, with concerns about the impact of tariffs on inflation trends [18] - The labor market was noted to be close to full employment, with low unemployment rates, although some indicators suggested potential weakness in labor demand [19] Economic Outlook - Participants expressed concerns about economic uncertainty, with risks related to inflation and employment being emphasized [19][21] - The Fed's monetary policy is expected to remain data-driven, with a focus on the impacts of tariffs on economic activity and inflation [22] Political Commentary - Former President Trump called for the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing concerns over her financial history and its implications for her role [23][24]
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天天基金网·2025-08-21 05:08