Market OverviewIn the U.S. stock market on August 1st, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 494.82 cents compared to the previous trading day, closing at 34,797.97, a third consecutive decline. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 405.255 points to 14,194.145. The Tokyo stock market on August 2nd is likely to continue its sharp decline amidst increased risk aversion, with a potential drop below the 10,000 yen level, breaking through the 7,000 yen range in one go.
Top NewsRisk aversion and selling stocks while buying government bonds due to concerns about the economy.Ahead of the U.S. employment statistics on August 2nd, indicators signaling uncertainty in the future of the U.S. economy spread, leading to increased risk aversion. Long-term interest rates fell below 4% due to the purchase of government bonds, the Nasdaq index fell 2% due to the selling of risk assets, and the SOX index fell 7% after rising 13% the previous day.
$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$However, it turned around and fell by 7%. In terms of industries, semiconductors were generally weak. Defensive sectors such as utilities, household products, and personal products saw an opposite increase.
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In addition, the July ADP Employment Report, an leading indicator of employment statistics, increased by 0.122 million people, the lowest growth since January. If the labor market slows down, the probability of interest rate cuts will increase, but rapid deceleration raises concerns about a recession. Attention is focused on tonight's employment report.
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