Market Performance - US stock market faced significant declines, with all three major indices recording their worst performance since October 10 [1] - Dow Jones dropped over 700 points, S&P 500 fell nearly 1.7%, and Nasdaq briefly dipped below the 50-day moving average [2] Sector Performance - Technology stocks were the primary focus of the sell-off, with Tesla down 7%, Nvidia and Broadcom down 5%, and Disney dropping nearly 8% due to disappointing earnings [2] - Nasdaq technology ETF fell over 3%, while various other ETFs including S&P ETF and Dow Jones ETF declined over 2% [2][3] Valuation Insights - Major US indices are currently at high valuation levels, with Nasdaq index PE at 41.04, S&P 500 at 28.67, and Dow Jones at 31.32 [4] - Year-to-date performance shows significant gains for some tech stocks, with Google up 47.64% and Nvidia up 39.18% [4] Liquidity and Interest Rate Dynamics - Liquidity conditions have rapidly deteriorated, exacerbated by a 44-day government shutdown that froze expected fiscal spending [9] - Increased US debt issuance has withdrawn substantial cash from the market, tightening the financing environment and reducing available lending capital [9] - The Federal Reserve's recent statements indicate a shift in interest rate expectations, with a notable decrease in the probability of a rate cut in December [10][11] Future Earnings Projections - Forecasts suggest that US stock earnings growth could reach 13.5% in 2026, driven by sustained AI demand and easing tariff risks [12] - The market is expected to focus on two main narratives: the ongoing strength of tech stocks, particularly in AI, and a potential recovery in cyclical sectors such as industrials and materials [12]

Market Performance - The three major U.S. stock indices showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 0.47% to reach a historical high, while the S&P 500 remained nearly flat and the Nasdaq fell by 0.16% [1] - General Motors reported better-than-expected earnings, leading to a nearly 15% increase in its stock price, while Beyond Meat saw a cumulative rise of approximately 600% over three days [1] - In the tech sector, Apple experienced a slight increase, reaching a new historical high, whereas Google declined by over 2% and Tesla fell by more than 1% [1] Chinese Stocks - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index decreased by 0.97%, with Alibaba dropping nearly 4%, and both JD.com and Baidu falling by over 2%. In contrast, Bilibili saw a nearly 6% increase [1] Commodity Market - The commodity market faced significant volatility, with spot gold experiencing a nearly 5% drop, marking the largest single-day decline in recent times [1] - Analysts attributed the sharp decline in precious metals to profit-taking and a strengthening U.S. dollar. However, if expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts strengthen or geopolitical risks resurface, gold and silver prices may find support [1]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened slightly higher on August 18, with the Hang Seng Index at 25,309 points, up 0.16% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index reached 5,580 points, increasing by 0.67% [1] Sector Performance - Technology stocks experienced a broad increase, with Bilibili rising over 2%, JD.com up more than 3%, Baidu increasing over 2%, and Lenovo gaining over 1% [3] - Domestic brokerage stocks generally rose, with Guolian Minsheng up more than 2% [3] - The innovative drug sector saw most stocks open higher, with Hansoh Pharmaceutical rising over 2% [3] - Gold stocks were active, with China Gold International increasing by over 1% [3] - Some new energy vehicle companies saw stock increases, with NIO rising by over 7% [3] ETF Performance - Cross-border ETFs such as the Hang Seng Innovative Drug ETF and Hong Kong Stock Innovative Drug Selected ETF rose by over 2% [3] - Other ETFs, including the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF, Education ETF, Hong Kong Stock Pharmaceutical ETF, and Hong Kong Stock Automotive ETF, increased by over 1% [3] - However, the S&P Oil & Gas ETF, China-Korea Semiconductor ETF, Nasdaq ETF, and S&P ETF experienced slight declines [3]

Market Performance - The Dow Jones ETF declined by 2.49% [1] - The Nasdaq 100 ETF fell by 2.47% [1] - The S&P 500 ETF decreased by 2.38% [1] - The US Real Estate ETF dropped by 2.08% [1] - The Russell 2000 Index ETF fell by 2.01% [1] Bond and Commodity Performance - The US Treasury 20+ Year ETF decreased by 1.75% [1] - The Brent Oil Price Fund fell by 1.35% [1] - The Barclays US Convertible Bond ETF and Long Dollar Index both declined by 0.95% [1] - Soybean and Agricultural Funds, along with Emerging Markets ETFs, experienced minimal declines of up to 0.10% [1] Currency and Alternative Investments - Long positions in the Japanese Yen rose by 1.11% [1] - Long positions in the Euro increased by 1.28% [1] - Gold ETFs saw a rise of 3.09% [1] - The Fear Index (VIX) increased by 7.26% [1]