{"id":33843,"date":"2025-11-03T18:28:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/?p=33843"},"modified":"2025-11-03T18:28:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:28:16","slug":"nasdaq-rises-as-ai-hype-and-trade-truce-lift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/analysis\/nasdaq-rises-as-ai-hype-and-trade-truce-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasdaq Rises as AI Hype and Trade Truce Lift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/2_download-9-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19862\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nasdaq 100<\/strong> rose <strong>0.61% to 26,037.25<\/strong>, tracking global gains in tech-heavy indices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trader sentiment was buoyed by a <strong>year-long U.S.\u2013China trade truce<\/strong> and upbeat <strong>AI-driven earnings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traders remain cautious after <strong>Fed Chair Powell\u2019s warning<\/strong> that another rate cut is \u201cnot a foregone conclusion.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Global equities extended gains at the start of the week, driven by improving trade sentiment and continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Nasdaq 100<\/strong> advanced <strong>159 points to 26,037.25<\/strong>, while broader risk appetite pushed the <strong>STOXX 600<\/strong> up <strong>0.4%<\/strong> and U.S. stock futures higher by <strong>0.3%\u20130.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Trade Truce and Macro Caution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Markets welcomed the announcement of a <strong>year-long trade truce between the U.S. and China<\/strong>, which helped ease geopolitical tension following months of tariff disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, traders remain sceptical over whether the agreement will last the full duration, especially as manufacturing data from Asia signalled continued weakness in external demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The US Supreme Court considers the legality of President Trump&#39;s global tariffs with arguments set for November 5. Under one legal authority or another, the tariffs are expected to stay in place long term <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2Z3JmMNCkZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/2Z3JmMNCkZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Reuters (@Reuters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reuters\/status\/1985234119362544081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 3, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the <strong>Federal Reserve\u2019s 25-basis-point rate cut<\/strong> last week has left traders divided on the December policy outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chair <strong>Jerome Powell\u2019s<\/strong> comment that further easing is \u201cnot a foregone conclusion\u201d dampened earlier expectations of a year-end cut, even as <strong>Fed Governor Christopher Waller<\/strong> advocated additional support for the labour market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Wednesday that the soaring stock market is helping support consumer spending \u2014 and the overall economy \u2014 right now. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R6mPrYuBtH\">https:\/\/t.co\/R6mPrYuBtH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YahooFinance\/status\/1985030671643910540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 2, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Market pricing now reflects a <strong>68% probability<\/strong> of a December cut, down sharply from near-certainty before the Fed meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Corporate Earnings and AI Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investor focus turned back to <strong>earnings season<\/strong>, with attention shifting toward the <strong>AI and semiconductor sectors<\/strong>. Mega-cap results were mixed, yet optimism persisted following <strong>Amazon\u2019s strong cloud performance<\/strong> and upbeat forward guidance from <strong>Apple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">While AI spending is top of mind, online ads are driving a lot of Big Tech&#39;s growth <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GnWSr9Yi7K\">https:\/\/t.co\/GnWSr9Yi7K<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CNBC (@CNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CNBC\/status\/1984594333807317148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, traders await quarterly results from <strong>AMD<\/strong>, <strong>Qualcomm<\/strong>, <strong>Palantir<\/strong>, <strong>Uber<\/strong>, and <strong>McDonald\u2019s<\/strong>. Analysts expect these to gauge whether the surge in AI-related capex can translate into sustained revenue growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Technical Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Nasdaq 100 (NAS100)<\/strong> extended its rally to <strong>26,037<\/strong>, gaining <strong>0.61%<\/strong> as optimism surrounding the <strong>Trump\u2013Xi meeting<\/strong> bolstered risk sentiment and revived hopes for smoother U.S.\u2013China trade cooperation\u2014particularly around <strong>AI, semiconductor exports, and technology supply chains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The positive diplomatic tone helped fuel a rotation back into growth and tech-heavy equities, while expectations of potential Fed policy easing next quarter added to the bullish momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/2_image-1-1024x445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33844\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From a technical standpoint, the index continues to display a <strong>strong uptrend<\/strong>, with prices consistently supported above the short-term moving averages (5, 10, 30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>MACD<\/strong> remains well above the signal line, suggesting persistent upside momentum despite being near overextended levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With new highs forming above <strong>25,800<\/strong>, the next resistance zone lies around <strong>26,300\u201326,500<\/strong>, while initial support is near <strong>25,200<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall sentiment stays <strong>firmly bullish<\/strong>, underpinned by renewed global optimism and capital flows back into tech sectors that stand to benefit most from improved U.S.\u2013China economic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short-term outlook remains constructive, with risk appetite underpinned by trade optimism, robust corporate earnings, and strong AI-related demand. However, market participants are likely to adopt a more cautious stance heading into year-end amid <strong>hawkish Fed rhetoric<\/strong>, <strong>tightening financial conditions<\/strong>, and potential volatility from <strong>U.S. macro data releases<\/strong> during the ongoing government shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/trade-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Create your live VT Markets account<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.vtmarkets.com\/login?_gl=1*5vyjdn*_gcl_au*Njc1MzM0NjY0LjE3NTEzNTM4MTc.*_ga*MjA5ODA0NDIzNC4xNzI3OTE1ODQ1*_ga_J26NL1ZVX7*czE3NTE4NzkxMDYkbzMwOCRnMSR0MTc1MTg3OTExOCRqNDgkbDAkaDA.*_ga_6XQ8153GYW*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzU3JGcxJHQxNzUxODc5MTE4JGo1MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_BG6LYEHPX1*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMTgkajUwJGwwJGgw*_ga_J8BRGZSREX*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjIkajQ2JGwwJGgw*_ga_7CG6454YR5*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjIkajQ2JGwwJGgw*_ga_69Z54R4H9N*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjIkajQ2JGwwJGgw*_ga_CY2VCKFC3C*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjIkajQ2JGwwJGgw*_ga_TXZ07R2C21*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjUkajQzJGwwJGgw*_ga_17TMGY9BBE*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjUkajQzJGwwJGgw*_ga_MWDVVSEVL5*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjUkajQzJGwwJGgw*_ga_2QCC3S2748*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjUkajQzJGwwJGgw*_ga_E7D2PCX624*czE3NTE4NzkxMjYkbzUkZzAkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjYkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_XJ4037XKK6*czE3NTE4NzkxMjYkbzUkZzAkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjYkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_EJCVQDC7VT*czE3NTE4NzkxMDgkbzUkZzEkdDE3NTE4NzkxMjYkajQyJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">start trading<\/a> now.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nasdaq 100 climbed above 26,000 as optimism over a U.S.\u2013China trade truce and surging investment in artificial intelligence. &#8211; vtmarkets.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":19862,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[11],"class_list":["post-33843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-analysis","tag-indices"],"acf":{"acf_article_selection_author":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33843"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33843\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}