Group 1 - International oil prices experienced a sharp decline, with New York crude oil dropping to $85.66, a decrease of 12% within the day, and Brent crude oil falling to $94.33, down over 11% [1][2] - The opening price for New York crude was $100.51, reaching a high of $101.67 and a low of $84.37, indicating a volatility of 17.61% [2] - Precious metals prices rebounded, with spot gold's decline narrowing and spot silver turning positive [4] Group 2 - European stock markets quickly rebounded, with the French CAC40 index rising nearly 1.5%, and both the FTSE China A50 index futures and MSCI China A50 interconnect index futures also increasing by nearly 1.5% [6] - U.S. President Trump announced a temporary pause on military strikes against Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, contingent on successful ongoing discussions [6] - The Asia-Pacific stock market faced significant declines, with 133 stocks in A-shares hitting the daily limit down, and Hong Kong tech stocks experiencing a sharp drop, exemplified by Hua Hong Semiconductor falling by 5% [7]

Market Performance - On February 19, US stock indices collectively declined, with the Dow Jones down 0.54%, Nasdaq down 0.31%, and S&P 500 down 0.28% [1] - Major tech stocks mostly fell, with Apple, Netflix, and Intel dropping over 1%, while Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia saw slight declines; Amazon, Tesla, and Meta experienced slight gains [1] - Deere & Company shares rose by 12%, reaching a record closing high [1] Chinese Stocks - The Livermore Chinese concept stock index fell by 0.54%, with notable declines in Lufax (over 3%), Bawang Tea and Trip.com (over 2%) [1] - AHG increased by over 10%, while NEGG and Melco Resorts gained over 4%, and companies like Hilltop Metals and Huazhu also saw gains of over 1% [1] Commodity Prices - Spot gold and silver prices increased [3] - NY crude oil CFD was reported at $66.691 per barrel, up 2.52%, while Brent crude was at $71.534 per barrel, up 2.53% [6] Geopolitical Concerns - Analysts noted that escalating geopolitical concerns contributed to the decline in stock markets and the rise in oil prices [9] - Reports indicated that US President Trump is considering a "limited scale" military strike against Iran to pressure compliance with nuclear agreement demands, with potential actions expected to target specific military or government facilities [9] Labor Market and Federal Reserve - The latest data showed that initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending February 14 were recorded at 206,000, the lowest since January 10, indicating a significant drop and a stabilizing labor market [10] - Federal Reserve official Kashkari stated that the US labor market remains resilient, despite some slowdown, and emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making for monetary policy [11]

Market Performance - On February 19, US stock indices collectively declined, with the Dow Jones down 0.54%, the Nasdaq down 0.31%, and the S&P 500 down 0.28% [1] - Major tech stocks mostly fell, with Apple, Netflix, and Intel dropping over 1%, while Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia saw slight declines; Amazon, Tesla, and Meta experienced slight gains [3] - The Livermore Chinese concept stock index fell by 0.54%, with notable declines in Lu.com (over 3%) and other companies like Bawang Tea and Trip.com (over 2%) [3] Commodity Prices - NY crude oil CFD was reported at $66.691 per barrel, up 2.52%, while Brent crude was at $71.534 per barrel, up 2.53% [6] Geopolitical Concerns - Analysts noted that escalating geopolitical concerns contributed to the stock market decline and drove oil prices higher [9] - Reports indicated that President Trump is considering a "limited scale" military strike against Iran to compel compliance with US nuclear agreement demands, with potential actions expected to target specific military or government facilities [10] Labor Market and Federal Reserve - The latest data showed that initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending February 14 were recorded at 206,000, the lowest since January 10, indicating a stabilizing labor market [12] - Federal Reserve official Kashkari stated that the US labor market remains resilient, and monetary policy is close to neutral, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making [12]