Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones down 0.84% at 45,752.26 points, the S&P 500 down 1.56% at 6,538.76 points, and the Nasdaq down 2.15% at 22,078.05 points [5][4]. - Major technology stocks also experienced declines, with the "Big Seven" tech companies index falling by 1.74% [11][10]. Individual Stock Performance - Cisco dropped 3.76%, Boeing fell 3.37%, and Nvidia decreased by 3.15%, leading the decline in the Dow components [8][9]. - Among the "Big Seven" tech stocks, Nvidia fell 3.15%, Amazon dropped 2.49%, and Tesla decreased by 2.21% [13][14]. Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks also saw a general decline, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index down 3.26% and the Wind Chinese Technology Leaders Index down 2.72% [16][15]. - Notable individual stock movements included a nearly 19% drop for Canadian Solar and over 14% for Xinyi Technology [18]. Economic Data and Federal Reserve Outlook - Following the release of new economic data, traders increased their bets on a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, although a rate cut in December is still not expected [20][21]. - The U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 119,000 in September, significantly above the market expectation of 50,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the highest since October 2021 [21][23]. Federal Reserve's Financial Stability Concerns - Federal Reserve officials highlighted three major financial stability risks: high asset valuations, the expansion and complexity of private credit markets, and potential disruptions in the Treasury market due to hedge fund activities [24][23]. - The Fed's assessment indicates that asset valuations across various markets, including stocks and real estate, are high relative to historical benchmarks [24]. - The growth of private credit has doubled over the past five years, raising concerns about its implications for financial stability [25]. - Hedge funds' holdings of U.S. Treasury securities have increased from approximately 4.6% in Q1 2021 to 10.3% in Q1 2023, which could lead to market pressures if these positions are significantly reduced [25][26].
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