XPENG(US:XPEV) 证券时报·2025-08-22 00:16Market Overview - On August 21, US stock indices collectively declined, with the S&P 500 down 0.4%, the Dow Jones down 0.34%, and the Nasdaq down 0.34%. The S&P 500 experienced a five-day losing streak, while the Nasdaq fell for three consecutive days [1][11]. Federal Reserve Insights - Global attention is focused on the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, where Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to deliver a keynote speech. This event is viewed as a critical moment for the future direction of the Fed's monetary policy [2][4]. - On the same day, several Federal Reserve officials, including Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, and Kansas City Fed President Esther George, expressed cautious signals, emphasizing that monetary policy must rely on data and is not in a hurry to cut rates [5][6]. Economic Indicators - According to S&P Global, driven by stronger demand, the US manufacturing PMI expanded at its fastest pace in over three years, pushing the composite PMI, which includes services, to its highest level of the year in August. This also intensified ongoing inflationary pressures, as companies increasingly passed on rising costs to customers [4]. Walmart Financial Performance - Walmart reported second-quarter revenue of $177.4 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $176.16 billion. However, adjusted earnings per share were $0.68, falling short of the expected $0.74, marking the first time in three years that profits did not meet expectations [14]. - Walmart raised its full-year sales growth forecast to between 3.75% and 4.75%, up from the previous estimate of 3% to 4% [15]. Chinese Stocks Performance - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 1.35%, with notable gains in several Chinese stocks. Xpeng Motors surged nearly 12%, while NIO and Tuniu also saw significant increases [15]. - Xpeng Motors reported a total revenue of RMB 18.27 billion for Q2 2025, a 125.3% increase year-over-year, driven by a significant rise in vehicle deliveries, which reached 103,200 units, a 241.6% year-over-year increase [16].