In the backdrop of weakening positions of technology companies, American stock indices have shown significant fluctuations. This situation arises from the re-evaluation of AI leaders following the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup proposing innovative solutions at reduced costs.
Wall Street faces a challenging period as it assesses AI technology prospects. DeepSeek's introduction of concepts promising significant cost reduction has prompted investors to revise their strategies.
- Concerns revolve around potential impacts of leadership changes.
- Investors view the Chinese market as a possible threat to traditional leaders.
Meanwhile, Asian markets remain partly closed due to the Lunar New Year, temporarily reducing the volatility on trading floors.
The Japanese index $^N225 has become a reflection of Wall Street, capturing weekly rises and falls. As many Asian markets pause, Nikkei 225 consistently adapts to external financial signals.
1. The index illustrates reactions to Wall Street's fluctuations.
2. Nikkei 225 serves as a marker of Japanese market resilience amid global changes.
Following the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, a hawkish stance was announced. This led to temporary drops in the S&P 500 $^SPX and Nasdaq $^NDX indices as markets speculated that interest rates might remain unchanged for some time.
Consequences of the meeting include:
- Uncertainty regarding rate cuts.
- Revisions of short-term investment strategies.
Three companies from the "Magnificent Seven" that led the bull market released their earnings reports. However, the outcomes were mixed, affecting stock valuations:
- Shares of Microsoft $MSFT declined by over 3%.
- Tesla $TSLA showed volatility, initially dropping and then recovering.
- Meta $META shares fell by 1.3%.
Apple's $AAPL earnings report also caused a minor stock decline, underscoring the overall anxious sentiment among market participants.
