Group 1 - U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance at the opening, with the Dow Jones up by 0.47%, S&P 500 up by 0.19%, and Nasdaq up by 0.12% [1] - Regional bank stocks in the U.S. rebounded, with the KBW Regional Banking Index rising by 0.6%, and Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp both increasing by over 2% [1] - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang stated that due to U.S. export controls, the company's market share in high-end chips in China has dropped from 95% to 0%, and he described the U.S. technology blockade against China as a "mistake" [1] Group 2 - International gold and silver prices experienced a rapid decline, with spot gold dropping over 2% and currently down by 1.5% at $4239.95 per ounce, while spot silver fell by 5.26% to $50.493 per ounce [2] - Bitcoin fell below $107,000, with market conditions leading to record forced liquidations, making it difficult for cryptocurrencies to achieve a sustained rebound [7] - Cryptocurrency mining companies saw significant declines, with Bitfarms and Cipher Mining both dropping by over 8% [8]

Group 1 - U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance at the opening, with the Dow Jones up by 0.47%, S&P 500 up by 0.19%, and Nasdaq up by 0.12% [2] - Regional bank stocks in the U.S. rebounded, with the KBW Regional Banking Index increasing by 0.6%, and Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp both rising over 2% [3] - Nvidia's CEO expressed concerns over U.S. export controls, stating that the company's market share in high-end chips in China has dropped from 95% to 0% due to restrictions [3] Group 2 - International gold and silver prices experienced a sharp decline, with spot gold dropping over 2% and currently down by 1.5% at $4,239.95 per ounce, while spot silver fell by 5.26% to $50.493 per ounce [4][5] - Bitcoin fell below $107,000, with market conditions leading to record levels of forced liquidations, making it difficult for cryptocurrencies to achieve a sustained rebound [9] - Cryptocurrency mining companies saw significant declines, with Bitfarms and Cipher Mining both dropping over 8% [11]

Group 1 - U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance at the opening, with the Dow Jones up by 0.47%, S&P 500 up by 0.19%, and Nasdaq up by 0.12% [1] - Regional bank stocks in the U.S. rebounded, with the KBW Regional Banking Index increasing by 0.6%, and Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp rising over 2% [1] - NVIDIA's CEO expressed concerns over U.S. export controls, stating that the company's market share in high-end chips in China has dropped from 95% to 0% due to restrictions [1] Group 2 - International gold and silver prices experienced a sharp decline, with spot gold dropping over 2% and currently down by 1.5% at $4239.95 per ounce, while spot silver fell by 5.26% to $50.493 per ounce [2] - Bitcoin fell below $107,000, with market conditions leading to record forced liquidations, making it difficult for cryptocurrencies to achieve a sustained rebound [7] - Cryptocurrency mining companies saw significant declines, with Bitfarms and Cipher Mining both dropping over 8% [10]

Market Performance - On October 3, U.S. stock indices closed mixed, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 recording six consecutive daily gains, reaching new historical highs. The Dow rose by 0.51% to 46,758.28 points, and the S&P 500 increased by 0.01% to 6,715.79 points, both setting new closing records. The Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.28% to 22,780.51 points [1]. - For the week, the Dow gained 1.1%, the Nasdaq rose by 1.32%, and the S&P 500 increased by 1.09% [2]. Sector Performance - Popular technology stocks mostly declined, with AMD down nearly 3%, Meta down over 2%, and Tesla down over 1%. In contrast, Apple rose by 0.35%, reaching a historical high. The weight loss drug concept and cryptocurrency mining companies saw significant gains, with Coinbase and Eli Lilly rising over 2%, and Novo Nordisk and Pfizer increasing over 1% [2]. - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell by 1.15% for the week, with many popular Chinese stocks declining, including a drop of over 4% for Global Data and nearly 4% for Li Auto. However, Baidu saw an increase of over 1% [2]. Commodity Market - On October 3, U.S. oil futures rose by 0.35% to $60.69 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures increased by 0.42% to $64.38 per barrel. However, both contracts experienced weekly declines of 7.65% and 6.99%, respectively. Analysts from JPMorgan indicated that the oil market is moving towards a significant oversupply [3]. Economic Data and Government Shutdown - Due to the U.S. federal government shutdown, the Labor Statistics Bureau was unable to release the monthly employment data report as scheduled. This shutdown affects various critical statistical data releases, including the Consumer Price Index, which is set to be published in mid-October [4]. - Economic analysts believe that the current economic situation in the U.S. is complex, characterized by weak employment and persistent inflation. The inability to release important data will hinder the Federal Reserve's assessment of whether economic stimulus is necessary [4]. Federal Reserve Policy - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Milan called for a more aggressive rate cut, suggesting that if policies deviate from the intended path, adjustments should be made quickly. He believes the current policy is more restrictive to growth and requires a looser monetary environment [6]. - Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson reiterated that without supportive monetary policy, the U.S. job market may face pressure. He noted that inflation remains above the 2% target, while signs of weakening in the job market are evident [7].