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Tech Stocks Support Gains
Meanwhile, on Monday, megacap tech stocks contributed to Wall Street gains. Tesla’s stock rose by 5.42%, Nvidia increased by 2.88%, and Broadcom surged 9.88%. The Dow Jones gained 1.29%, S&P 500 increased 1.56%, and Nasdaq 100 advanced 2.21%. President Trump showed willingness for a deal with China, easing some fears.
Investors are now focused on forthcoming earnings reports from major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. In related sectors, companies in quantum computing, clean energy, and rare earth showed strong performance.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average consists of 30 highly traded US stocks and weighs them by price. Influences on the index include corporate earnings reports, macroeconomic data, Federal Reserve interest rates, and inflation, affecting costs and credit reliance. Dow Theory identifies stock market trends, using averages and trends in public participation phases.
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Market Uncertainty and Investor Strategies
The new port fees between the US and China are creating immediate uncertainty, pushing Dow futures below 46,100. We are seeing this risk reflected across the market as the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has climbed over 15% this week to trade above the 20-point mark. This suggests traders should brace for wider price swings and potential downside in the coming days.
Yesterday’s rally, driven by hopes of a presidential meeting, shows how sensitive the market is to headlines right now. However, with the latest Consumer Price Index report for September 2025 showing inflation still holding at 3.1%, Fed Chair Powell’s speech today is a major risk. Any hawkish commentary on interest rates could quickly undermine the recent optimism.
