Group 1 - Trump's latest tariff plan has triggered a sell-off in U.S. stocks and bonds, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both dropping nearly 1% [1] - The People's Bank of China increased its gold reserves by 70,000 ounces in June, marking the eighth consecutive month of increases, with a recovery in pace [1] - Tesla's stock plummeted by 7.6% amid declining sales, while Elon Musk made political comments regarding George Soros, calling him a puppet [1] Group 2 - CoreWeave has made a significant move in the AI infrastructure space by acquiring Core Scientific for $9 billion [1] - OpenAI is facing high costs for talent retention, with equity compensation accounting for 119% of its revenue [1] - Goldman Sachs has brought forward its expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut by three months, now anticipating it in September, with a terminal rate of 3%-3.25% [1]

Key Points - The U.S. President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from 14 countries, including a 25% tariff on goods from Japan and South Korea, and tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on Malaysia, South Africa, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Thailand, effective August 1 [9] - The Federal Reserve Chairman candidate, Waller, suggested that the Fed should lower interest rates further, while a Fed report warned of potential zero interest rate risks due to uncertain economic outlook [11] - OPEC+ is expected to approve a significant production increase of approximately 550,000 barrels per day in September [11] Market Overview - WTI crude oil rose by 2.11% to $67.01 per barrel, while Brent crude oil increased by 1.65% to $69.02 per barrel, driven by strong demand despite concerns over OPEC+ production increases and U.S. tariffs [3] - The U.S. dollar index increased by 0.58% to 97.51, while the 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.385% [6] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.94%, the S&P 500 dropped by 0.79%, and the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.92%, with notable declines in stocks like Tesla and Apple [3] Stock Market Performance - Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed down 0.12%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.25% [4] - In the A-share market, the Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.02%, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index fell by 0.7% and 1.21%, respectively [5] - The cryptocurrency sector saw significant gains, with some stocks rising over 10%, while sectors like biomedicine and dairy products faced declines [4][5]

Group 1 - The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran is causing a decline in the number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to increased shipping costs due to heightened regional security concerns [1][2] - The U.S. Senate has passed a significant cryptocurrency legislation aimed at promoting growth in the digital asset industry, marking a historic lobbying victory for cryptocurrency companies [2] - The European Union plans to phase out imports of Russian pipeline natural gas (PNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the end of 2027, alongside a complete halt to Russian oil imports [4] Group 2 - The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its policy interest rate at around 0.5% and will slow the reduction of government bond purchases starting from April 2026, reducing the purchase amount from 4 trillion yen to 2 trillion yen per quarter [5] - A survey by the World Gold Council indicates that 95% of central banks believe they will continue to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months, the highest percentage since the survey began in 2019 [5] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that global oil production will increase by 1.8 million barrels per day to 104.9 million barrels per day by 2025, while demand is expected to be 103.8 million barrels per day, leading to a supply surplus [5]