美股恐慌指数，飙升

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market experienced a decline, with all three major indices closing lower. The Dow Jones fell by 0.65% to 45,952.24 points, the S&P 500 dropped by 0.63% to 6,629.07 points, and the Nasdaq decreased by 0.47% to 22,562.54 points [4][5][3] - The VIX, a measure of market volatility, surged to its highest level since May, indicating increased investor anxiety [8] Government Funding and Economic Concerns - The U.S. Senate failed to advance a temporary funding bill for the tenth time, as the Republican party requires 60 votes to proceed with the funding plan intended to sustain government operations until the end of November [6] - Economic uncertainty has resurfaced, with concerns about potential credit losses in the banking sector [19] Banking Sector Performance - The banking sector faced significant declines, with the S&P Regional Banking Select Industry Index plummeting by 6.3%, marking its largest drop since April [15] - Major banks such as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Bank of America all reported losses, with JPMorgan down over 2% and Citigroup down over 3% [17][18] - Zion Bank's stock fell by 13.1% due to substantial provisions for bad debts, while Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock dropped by 10.8% following fraud allegations against a borrower [14] Commodity Market Movements - Oil prices fell to a five-month low, with WTI crude settling at $57.46 per barrel and Brent crude at $61.06 per barrel, influenced by expectations of increased Russian oil supply following potential discussions between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin [21][20] - Gold prices reached a record high, with spot gold rising by 2.9% to surpass $4,331 per ounce, driven by investor expectations of continued monetary easing by the Federal Reserve [22][23] Technology Sector Developments - Major technology stocks mostly declined, with Tesla down over 1%, Facebook and Apple both down 0.76%, and Amazon down 0.51%. However, Nvidia and Google saw slight gains [10][11] - Apple is preparing to launch a new MacBook Pro featuring a touch display, expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027, potentially at a higher price point due to increased component costs [12] - Google introduced new services aimed at Microsoft 365 users to address service interruptions, enhancing its competitive position in the market [12]