The US stock index performed steadily

Major U.S. stock indexes performed steadily during the session, as investors are closely watching upcoming corporate earnings and inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.36% at 44,016.83 points; the S & P 500 Index remained unchanged at 6,389.71 points; the Nasdaq Index rose slightly 0.13% at 21,478.71 points; the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 0.74% at 5,719.8 points.

Stock differentiation

In terms of stock performance, Albemarle shares rose 7.49%, benefiting from news that China lithium battery makers cut production. Tesla gained 3.84% after applying for a UK power supply permit. On the other hand, C3.ai reported poor financial results and its share price plunged 23%.

Breaking news affects the stock market

Intel's share price rose more than 4% on news of CEO Chen Liwu's visit to the White House. In addition, Hershey's share price fell due to rising cocoa prices. Tesla's share price rose after applying for a power supply permit in the UK, showing the potential of its energy business.

Bitcoin price is close to record high

Bitcoin prices approached all-time highs during the session, reaching $122,000, before falling back to around $120,000. Interest in cryptocurrencies continues to grow as ETF funds flow into and public companies increase their Bitcoin holdings.

Market dynamics of derivatives

In the derivatives market, oil prices rose while gold prices fell. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond fell and the dollar rose against the euro, pound and yen. Changes in the VIX panic index also reflect market expectations for future volatility.

Future Outlook and Focus

Looking forward to this week, the market will pay close attention to the upcoming consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI) to assess inflationary pressures. In addition, the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as the chip sales agreement reached between Vidia and Advanced Micro (AMD) and the U.S. government, are the focus of market attention.