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أنهت الأسواق الأمريكية جلسة تداولات قوية مع تسجيل مؤشر & 500 وناسداك أعلى مستوياتهما منذ أشهر، مدفوعةً بتفاؤل حول تطورات الذكاء الاصطناعي وتهدئة التوترات الجيوسياسية في الشرق الأوسط. امتدت مكاسب ناسداك ليوم 11 على التوالي، بينما سجل & 500 أعلى إغلاق منذ يناير. تراجعت أسعار الذهب وخام غرب تكساس الوسيط، بينما ارتفعت عائدات السندات الأمريكية. أشار تقرير الفيدرالي الأمريكي إلى نمو متواضع في 8 من 12 منطقة، بينما أبدت مسؤولو البنك المركزي الأوروبي حذرًا بشأن رفع الفائدة في أبريل. الارتفاع الحاد في الأسهم التكنولوجية يعكس تباينًا قطاعيًا، مع تركيز المستثمرين على شركات الذكاء الاصطناعي والحوسبة الكمية. ومع اقتراب موسم الإعلان عن الأرباح، تبقى مخاوف التقييمات المرتفعة ومخاطر التراجع قائمة. سياسة الفيدرالي الأمريكية المبنية على "الصبر" في ظل تخلف التضخم عن المستهدف تضيف تعقيدًا، بينما قد تؤثر التطورات الجيوسياسية في الشرق الأوسط ولبنان على المعنويات. يجب على المستثمرين في الخليج مراقبة البيانات الاقتصادية القادمة، مثل تقارير سوق الإسكان ومؤشرات التصنيع، للحصول على إشارات واضحة. للمستثمرين في الأسواق العربية، يُنصح بمراقبة تأثير التحركات القطاعية على محفظاتهم، خاصة مع تأثير التطورات الأمريكية على السوق السعودي. كما يُنصح بحماية المراكز ضد التقلبات في العملات، خصوصًا مع المناقشات اليابانية حول العملة ومسار السياسة النقدية الأمريكية. تفاعل التفاؤل بشأن الذكاء الاصطناعي مع المخاطر الاقتصادية الكبيرة سيحدد اتجاه الأسواق قريباً.
قد يعني الصعود المستمر في الأسهم التكنولوجية تحسنًا في المعنويات السوقية، لكن من المحتمل أن يُؤدي ارتفاع التقييمات إلى تقلبات محتملة. يُنصح بمراقبة البيانات الاقتصادية الأمريكية والتطورات الجيوسياسية لتحديد توقيت المراكز.
The US stock markets closed at record highs as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit multi-month peaks, driven by optimism around AI advancements and geopolitical de-escalation in the Middle East. The Nasdaq extended its winning streak to 11 days, while the S&P 500 reached its first record close since January. Gold and WTI crude oil prices fell, while US 10-year yields rose slightly. The Federal Reserve's Beige Book indicated modest growth in 8 of 12 districts, and ECB policymakers signaled caution ahead of potential rate hikes. Tech stocks led the rally, with the Russell 2000 and Toronto TSX also posting gains, though the DJIA dipped slightly.
The surge in tech-driven equities highlights sectoral divergence, with artificial intelligence and quantum computing firms attracting investor attention. However, concerns linger about overvaluation risks and potential retracements as earnings season approaches. The Fed's 'patient policy' amid a five-year inflation miss adds uncertainty, while geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Lebanon could influence market sentiment. Traders should monitor upcoming economic data, including housing market reports and manufacturing indices, for further guidance.
For global investors, the US equity rally underscores the importance of sector rotation and risk management. Gulf investors may consider hedging against currency fluctuations, especially with Japan's currency discussions and the Fed's policy trajectory. The interplay between AI optimism and macroeconomic risks will likely shape near-term market dynamics, with key focus on central bank decisions and geopolitical stability.
Fed's Beige Book: Overall activity showed slight to modest growth in 8 of 12 districtsECB sources report: Policymakers wary of April rate hikeJapan's Katayama said she spoke with Bessent about currenciesUS and Iran said to be weighing two-week ceasefire extensionUS EIA weekly crude oil inventories -913K vs +154K expectedUS NAHB April housing market index 34 vs 37 expectedCeasefire in Lebanon will be approved tonight - reportFed's Hammack signals "patient policy" as Fed navigates five-year inflation missCanada February manufacturing sales +3.6% vs +3.8% expectedEmpire Fed April manufacturing index +11.0 vs -0.5 expectedMarkets:Gold down $46 to $4749WTI crude oil down 28-cents to $90.99US 10-year yields up 2.5 bps to 4.28%AUD leads, JPY lagsIt was another big day in the market as the Nasdaq rose for an 11th consecutive day. The combination of hopes for peace in the Middle East combined with AI optimism has led to a powerful rebound. The question now is whether there is some retracement or whether the FOMO afterburners kick in during earnings season.S&P 500 up 0.8% --- first record closing high since Jan 27Nasdaq up 1.6% to first record closing high since October 29Russell 2000 +0.1%DJIA -0.2%Toronto TSX Comp +0.2%The numbers here highlight some of the divergence as tech is carrying this rally. That shows that it's that sector and a re-leveraging in it that's mostly driving the move. The real economy stocks didn't do much on Wednesday, though they've all had a big bounce from the lows.What worries me is that we've seen big moves in things like quantum computing stocks that are a fair proxy for retail and options activity. That can sometimes be a leading indicator but it's fragile.For what it's worth, there wasn't much validation of the stock market move elsewhere. Treasury yields were 1-3 bps higher across the curve and oil was down just 28-cents while gold was lower. The FX market did see some positive bids in commodity currencies but the euro was flat. Australian jobs data is due later.It looks like we will need a fresh catalyst or actual peace deal to move the needle from here but earnings have also been good and financials have been bid on strong numbers all week. The commentary from banks was also generally good for the real economy and the economic data since the war began has been constructive. Tomorrow we get numbers on initial jobless claims and the Philly Fed. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.
