Key TakeawaysJapan’s National CPI slowed to 1.5% in January, marking the slowest pace of inflation in two years and signaling a potential shift in the Bank of Japan’s hawkish trajectory.Gold prices hovered near the historic $5,000 mark as traders weighed geopolitical risks involving Iran against cautious interest rate signals from the Federal Reserve.Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL) shares plunged 10% following a redemption halt at its Blue Owl Capital Corp II fund, sparking liquidity concerns across the private ...

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Market Overview - The S&P 500 experienced a decline of approximately 0.6%, primarily driven by a drop in big tech stocks, which fell about 0.7% [1][2] - The VIX index is trading with a 20 handle, indicating increased market volatility [1] - The 10-year Treasury yield is currently at 4.07% [2] Geopolitical and Economic Factors - U.S. military buildup in the Middle East has raised speculation about a potential attack on Iran, dampening market sentiment [2][3] - The trade deficit in the U.S. has reached its widest level in modern history, with tariffs failing to narrow it or boost domestic manufacturing [4][36] Company-Specific Insights - Blue Owl, an asset manager, has faced investor withdrawals from one of its private credit funds, negatively impacting its stock and those of peers like Apollo, Blackstone, and KKR [3] - CRH, a building materials giant, reported adjusted revenue in line with estimates and is actively involved in over 100 data center projects across the U.S., indicating strong demand in this sector [19][21] Investment Strategies and Trends - There is a focus on diversifying within the AI theme, with an emphasis on AI infrastructure as a key area for growth [10][11] - Emerging markets (E.M.) are being considered as a source of diversification and earnings growth, with significant inflows noted [11][12] - Companies are advised to invest in defensive AI sectors, such as semiconductors and hardware, to mitigate risks in the current market environment [15][16] Economic Outlook - The upcoming GDP report is expected to show strong growth, with significant investment in the economy contributing to this outlook [36][40] - Wage growth has been broad-based, particularly in manufacturing, indicating a positive economic trajectory [44][50] Corporate Actions and Market Reactions - Bank of America plans to commit $25 billion to private credit deals, reflecting a strategic shift in its investment approach [34] - Walmart's shares have seen a decline despite strong performance, attributed to cautious earnings forecasts amid a challenging economic backdrop [67][70]

Market Overview - Technology stocks dragged down US markets, halting two consecutive days of gains for major indices. The financial sector led the decline in the S&P 500, with asset management company Blue Owl dropping nearly 6% after restricting fund redemptions. Walmart's annual guidance was disappointing, leading to a drop of over 1%, while Apple fell more than 1%, underperforming among the "Tech Giants." Chip and software stocks also retreated, with Western Digital down 4% and Cadence Design nearly 3% [1][2]. Key News - Trump stated that the US and Iran must reach a meaningful agreement, or "bad things" will happen, with expectations of knowing the outcome in about ten days. The US military is reportedly prepared for potential strikes against Iran, marking the largest air force mobilization since the Iraq War [7][8]. - Blue Owl Capital's restriction on redemptions and loan sales raised concerns about the $1.8 trillion private credit market, causing its stock to drop about 10% intraday, leading to a 5.9% decline by the close. This has sparked worries about valuation transparency and loan quality in the industry [9]. - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang previewed unprecedented new chip products, with the next-generation Feynman architecture expected to be a focal point. Huang urged timely delivery of HBM4 chips from SK Hynix, emphasizing the critical nature of supply chain execution for the success of upcoming AI chips [10]. - Samsung's stock surged to an all-time high as reports indicated the company plans to raise prices for its new HBM4 chips by up to 30%, reaching approximately $700 per unit. This price increase reflects ongoing supply constraints in the AI memory market [11]. - OpenAI is finalizing a new funding round with a valuation of $830 billion, aiming to raise up to $100 billion. Major investors include SoftBank, Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft, with discussions of a potential IPO in the fourth quarter [11].

2月20日，利弗莫尔中概股龙头指数当日收跌0.54%。据智通财经消息，该指数成分股表现分化，下跌 方面，陆金所跌超3%，霸王茶姬、携程集团等跌超2%；上涨方面，AHG涨超10%，NEGG、新濠博亚 娱乐涨超4%，希尔薇金属矿业、华住等涨超1%。 作为追踪在美上市中国概念股龙头企业的代表性指数，利弗莫尔中概股龙头指数近期波动较为频繁。此 前一个交易日（2月18日），该指数曾小幅收涨0.16%，纳斯达克中国金龙指数同日微跌0.04%，热门中 概股整体涨跌不一。 本文源自：市场资讯 作者：观察君 值得关注的是，近期中概股持续受到海外资金关注。根据美国证券交易委员会披露的信息，高瓴旗下 HHLR Advisors截至2025年四季度末共持有33只美股上市公司，中概股市值占比高达92%，拼多多、阿 里巴巴分列其前两大重仓股。HHLR在去年四季度显著增持了阿里巴巴和拼多多，持仓进一步向电商龙 头、生物医药和科技方向集中。 当日美股整体承压。美国劳工部公布的数据显示，截至2月14日当周，首次申领失业救济人数下降2.3万 人至20.6万人。此外，沃尔玛预计2027财年调整后每股收益2.75美元至2.85美元，低于此前预估。在 ...

华见早安之声 请各位听众升级为见闻最新版APP，以便成功收听以下音频。 市场概述 科技股拖累美股回落，三大美股指止步两连涨。金融板块领跌标普，限制旗下基金赎回的资管公司Blue Owl跌近6%；年度指引逊色的沃尔玛跌超1%；苹果 跌超1%、"科技七巨头"中表现最差；芯片股和软件股回落，西部数据跌4%，Cadence Design跌近3%。 泛欧股指和英股跌落纪录高位，财报指引不佳的空客跌近7%、雷诺跌超3%，指引向好的雀巢涨近4%。 美国12月贸易逆差扩大，去年全年录得1960年以来最大逆差之一。 另类资管巨头Blue Owl限制赎回、抛售贷款，股价一度大跌10%，引发市场对1.8万亿美元私募信贷市场的担忧。 黄仁勋预告"前所未见"的芯片新品，下一代Feynman架构或成焦点。黄仁勋上周宴请SK海力士工程师，亲自敬酒，敦促"无延迟交付HBM4"。 三星、海力士"调整战略"，新存储工厂生产计划提前。三星电子股价飙至历史新高，报道：公司HBM4芯片拟大幅提价30%。 美国失业数据后，美债收益率靠近日高；美元盘中涨破98、创近四周新高。离岸人民币三连跌，盘中跌超百点失守6.90；比特币盘中跌破6.6万美元后一度转 ...

Group 1: Economic Indicators - The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. saw the largest decline since November, indicating a stabilizing labor market [8] - The U.S. trade deficit expanded to $901.5 billion in December, marking one of the largest deficits on record since 1960 [8] - The U.S. EIA reported an unexpected decrease in crude oil inventories by 9.014 million barrels for the week ending February 13, the largest drop since September 2025 [8] Group 2: Market Performance - The U.S. stock market experienced a collective decline, with the Dow Jones down 0.54%, S&P 500 down 0.28%, and Nasdaq down 0.31% [3] - European stock indices also fell, with Germany's DAX30 down 0.93%, the UK's FTSE 100 down 0.55%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.72% [3] Group 3: Commodity Prices - Gold prices rose for the second consecutive day, closing at $4,998.38 per ounce, up 0.42% [4] - WTI crude oil prices increased by 2.73%, closing at $66.68 per barrel, while Brent crude oil rose by 2.7% to $71.62 per barrel [5] Group 4: Geopolitical Developments - Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, with reports that Trump is considering limited military strikes to pressure Iran into an agreement [7] - Iran has stated it will retaliate if it faces military aggression, and its defense forces are on full alert [7]

格隆汇2月20日｜在印度新德里举行的人工智能高峰会，周四上演一幕重头戏，由印度总理莫迪安排与 13位商界和政界领袖大合照，所有人排成一列，彼此牵手高举。不过，这条人链来到OpenAI的阿尔特 曼(Sam Altman)和Anthropic PBC的阿莫迪(Dario Amodei)便断了，两人并肩而立，交叉手臂举起双手， 却拒绝牵手，且避开眼神交流。这张照片随即在全球各大社交平台疯传，并且掀起热议。 这两家公司现时分别是全球市值最高的非上市人工智能企业，OpenAI的估值约为5000亿美元， Anthropic的估值约为3800亿美元。今年，随着Anthropic的一系列进展，两家公司的竞争愈演愈烈，其 中最引人注目的是其Claude Code日益受欢迎，在市场应用方面领先于OpenAI的Codex。 ...

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