Stock Market and Economy:
- The S&P 500 index began the early part of 2024 with a lower closing, possibly reaching 5400 points.
- Oil prices declined at the start of 2024 due to easing supply concerns.
- High-grade bonds are expected to recover in 2024, with a positive outlook for US investment-grade bonds.
- The US Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with XCast Labs regarding illegal robocalls.
- Both the stock and bond markets experienced a simultaneous decline, marking a "Black Opening" for Wall Street in 2024.
International Affairs:
- Following the investigation into the Tokyo plane collision incident, Japan is focusing on runway safety issues.
- Europe faces challenges in an energy crisis, with the future still filled with uncertainty.
- China Securities predicts a higher probability of interest rate cuts in the first quarter of 2024.
- The US national debt surpassed $34 trillion for the first time, reaching a new milestone.
Technology and Corporations:
- Alibaba founder Jack Ma and Joe Tsai are no longer holding shares in six companies.
- Milksha applied for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with underwriters including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and UBS.
- The head of the Publishing Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department was dismissed due to involvement in promoting new regulations for online games.
- The bull market in tech stocks may last for five years, but it could eventually turn into a bubble.
