EIA Crude Oil Production for the week ending August 8 in the United States

Daily Market Highlights and Trend Analysis, produced by PANews. 1. Market Observation According to the latest analysis from Wall Street, the global economy and financial markets are undergoing profound structural changes. By 2026, the core risk facing the U.S. economy may shift from a traditional recession to an economic downturn directly caused by a stock market crash. Approximately 2.5 million people who retired early due to the stock market boom after the pandemic are a "surplus retirement" group whose consumption capacity is closely linked to stock market performance, forming a highly sensitive demand side for the market. The Federal Reserve is caught between combating stubborn inflation and maintaining financial stability. Analysts believe that the Fed may prioritize avoiding a market crash, tolerate higher inflation, and adopt aggressive rate cuts during economic weakness. Meanwhile, global central bank policies are becoming more divergent, with the Bank of Japan expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75% at the December 19 meeting, reaching a 30-year high, which may change the entire