S&P Hits New Record High Following Economic Reports: Investor Optimism Improves Further, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
S&P Hits New Record High Following Economic Reports: Investor Optimism Improves Further, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
On the economic data front, U.S. core PCE prices increased by 2.8% from the prior quarter during the second quarter compared to a 3.7% gain in the previous period. U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 from the prior week to 218,000 during the period ending September 21, compared to estimates of 225,000. The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3% during the second quarter versus a revised 1.6% increase in the first quarter.The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Thursday.
CNN Money的恐慌与贪婪指数显示整体市场情绪进一步改善，但当天指数仍处于"贪婪"区域。
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 surging to a fresh record high level during the session.
美国股市周四收高，标准普尔500指数在交易日间飙升至历史新高水平。
Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) shares jumped around 15% on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
美光科技公司（纳斯达克股票代码：MU）股价周四上涨约15%，此前公司公布了超出预期的第四季度财务业绩。埃森哲（纽交所股票代码：ACN）报告称第四季度盈利超出预期。
On the economic data front, U.S. core PCE prices increased by 2.8% from the prior quarter during the second quarter compared to a 3.7% gain in the previous period. U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 from the prior week to 218,000 during the period ending September 21, compared to estimates of 225,000. The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3% during the second quarter versus a revised 1.6% increase in the first quarter.
在经济数据方面，美国核心个人消费支出价格与上一季度相比上涨了2.8%，而上一周期间为3.7%。美国初请失业金人数相较上周减少4,000人，截至9月21日结束周期为218,000人，预估为225,000人。美国经济在第二季度以年率3%的速度扩张，而第一季度修正后增长为1.6%。
Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with materials, information technology, and financials stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday. However, energy and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
标准普尔500指数上大多数行业收高，材料、信息技术和金融股周四录得最大涨幅。然而，能源和房地产股与整体市场走势背道而驰，收盘下跌。
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 260 points to 42,175.11 on Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.40% to 5,745.37, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.60% at 18,190.29 during Thursday's session.
道琼斯周四收涨约260点，报42,175.11点。标准普尔500指数上涨0.40%，报5,745.37点，纳斯达克综合指数周四交易期间上涨0.60%，报18,190.29点。
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:MITQ) today.
投资者正在期待今天从Moving iMage Technologies, Inc.（纽交所股票代码：MITQ）获得盈利成果。
What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?
CNN Business恐惧与贪婪指数是什么？
At a current reading of 71.8, the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 67.1.
周四，指数当前读数为71.8，保持在"贪婪"区域，而之前的读数为67.1。
The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
恐惧与贪婪指数是测量当前市场情绪的一种指标。它基于这样的前提，即更高的恐惧会对股价施加压力，而更高的贪婪则会产生相反的影响。该指数根据七个等权指标进行计算。该指数的范围从0到100，其中0代表最大的恐惧，而100则表示最大的贪婪。