突变！美国股债汇三杀

Market Overview - The US stock market experienced a significant pullback on Thursday, with all three major indices recording their worst performance since October 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 797.60 points, a decline of 1.65%, closing at 47,457.22 points, well below the record high set the previous trading day. The S&P 500 index dropped by 1.66%, closing at 6,737.49 points [1][3]. Sector Performance - The communication services sector led the decline, with Disney's mixed fourth-quarter earnings report causing its stock to plummet nearly 8%. The information technology sector also saw a notable pullback. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell by 2.29%, closing at 22,870.36 points, marking the third consecutive day of declines for tech stocks, which were the primary drag on the market. The Russell 2000 index, representing small-cap stocks, also recorded significant losses, indicating a simultaneous cooling of market risk sentiment across multiple levels [3][4]. Interest Rate Expectations - The 10-year US Treasury yield rose by 5 basis points to 4.119%, while the 2-year yield increased by 3 basis points to 3.587%. The sudden shift in interest rate expectations was a key factor behind the market turbulence. Just a day prior, the market believed there was a 62.9% probability that the Federal Reserve would implement a 25 basis point rate cut in December, a figure that was nearly 95% a month ago. By Thursday afternoon, this probability had dropped to around 50%, indicating a significant reassessment of future interest rate paths [4][6]. Economic Data and Federal Reserve Policy - The abrupt decline in rate cut expectations was primarily due to two factors: the 43-day government shutdown that halted the release of key economic data, and a rare divergence in policy views within the Federal Reserve. The lack of data left the Fed unable to make informed decisions regarding further easing, while internal disagreements among Fed officials heightened uncertainty regarding future policy directions [6][7]. Federal Reserve Officials' Views - Boston Fed President Susan Collins expressed a strong hawkish stance, suggesting that maintaining current interest rates for an extended period might be more appropriate. She emphasized that the economy remains resilient, and premature rate cuts could lead to a resurgence in inflation. Other officials, such as Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, shared similar views, while more dovish voices within the Fed called for quicker easing measures [8][9]. Technology Sector Concerns - The technology sector faced its third consecutive day of sell-offs, raising concerns among investors about the sustainability of AI-themed investments. Major companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Alphabet saw declines. As AI-related stocks had surged over the past year, some investors began to worry about overvaluation, particularly in a volatile interest rate environment. The chief investment officer of Laird Norton Wealth Management described the current adjustment as a "healthy natural consolidation," suggesting that substantial AI capital expenditures would eventually translate into real economic performance [9].