中国能源报·2025-10-22 01:25Group 1: Market Overview - US stock investors are cautious amid global trade uncertainties, with technology and small-cap stocks under pressure [1] - Major companies like 3M and Coca-Cola reported strong earnings, boosting the Dow Jones, which closed at a record high [1] - The three major US stock indices had mixed results, with the Dow up 0.47%, S&P 500 slightly up 0.003%, and Nasdaq down 0.16% [1] Group 2: Commodity Prices - Gold prices fell significantly due to reduced market demand for safe-haven assets and profit-taking ahead of the US CPI data release [5] - As of the close, December gold futures were at $4109.1 per ounce, down 5.74%, while December silver futures were at $47.70 per ounce, down 7.16% [5] - Oil prices increased as US crude oil inventories fell by approximately 2.98 million barrels, easing concerns about weak demand [7] - Light crude oil futures for November closed at $57.82 per barrel, up 0.52%, and Brent crude for December closed at $61.32 per barrel, up 0.51% [7] Group 3: Company Earnings - Coca-Cola's Q3 2025 earnings showed a significant net profit increase of 30% to $3.69 billion, driven by a 6% rise in product pricing [10] - Despite the positive earnings, Coca-Cola reported zero growth in sales in key markets like North America and Latin America, indicating potential demand weakness [10] - General Motors' Q3 2025 adjusted EBIT fell 18% year-over-year, but the results were better than analysts feared, leading to a stock price increase of 14.86% [10] - GM plans to pass on more cost pressures to consumers through price increases and has adjusted its full-year guidance positively [10] Group 4: European Market Performance - European stock indices collectively rose, driven by gains in defense stocks, with the UK up 0.25%, France up 0.64%, and Germany up 0.29% [12] - The French CAC40 index reached a record closing high [12]