Apple(US:AAPL) 中国基金报·2025-10-21 01:15Market Overview - The US stock market saw a significant rise, with the Dow Jones increasing by 515.97 points (1.12%), the Nasdaq up by 310.57 points (1.37%), and the S&P 500 rising by 71.12 points (1.07%) [4][5] - The current market sentiment is buoyed by easing concerns over regional bank credit and the potential end of the US government shutdown, alongside tariff exemptions on various imports announced by Trump [2][6] Federal Reserve and Economic Data - The US federal government shutdown has entered its 20th day, causing delays in the release of key economic data, which has left investors in a "data vacuum" ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting [6] - Traders are anticipating a 99% probability of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, with another cut expected in December [7] Banking Sector Performance - Zion Bank reported better-than-expected earnings for Q3, with earnings per share at $1.48, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.46, leading to a 3% increase in its stock price [9] - Major banks such as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo all saw stock price increases, reflecting a positive sentiment in the banking sector [11] Technology Sector Highlights - Apple Inc. shares rose by 3.94%, reaching a new all-time high, driven by strong demand for the iPhone 17, which saw a 14% increase in sales compared to the iPhone 16 within the first ten days of launch [13][16] - The broader technology sector also performed well, with the TAMAMA Technology Index rising by 1.44% [14] Gold Market Dynamics - Spot gold prices surged over 2%, reaching a new historical high of $4,381.49 per ounce, driven by expectations of further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and ongoing safe-haven buying [18] - Analysts predict that gold prices may continue to rise, potentially reaching $4,500 in the coming weeks [19] Chinese Concept Stocks - Chinese concept stocks experienced a broad increase, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising by 2.39% and the Wande Chinese Technology Leaders Index up by 2.31% [21][22] - Notable individual stock performances included iQIYI rising over 8%, Century Internet increasing by approximately 7%, and Alibaba gaining nearly 4% [22]