Markets open the day with cautious optimism, easing fears related to trade and inflation. Attention is focused on today's FOMC meeting and upcoming Big Tech earnings. The sentiment is generally *Risk-On*, but tempered by selective selling.

🇺🇸 US Equities (Pre-market)

$SPX500 — Futures are moving slightly higher, buoyed by easing geopolitical risks and below-expectation inflation data.

$DJ30 — Mixed/Stable, sentiment is cautious ahead of the Fed.

$NSDQ100 — Up, the Tech sector is the main beneficiary of a potential Fed pivot.

💻 Tech & Growth Snapshot

$NVDA (+1,76 %) — Up, AI stocks benefit from relief over the US-China trade deal hopes.

$GOOGL (+0,76 %) — Up, the Tech sector is leading.

$AVGO (-0,23 %) — Up, the semiconductor complex is solid thanks to easing trade tension prospects.

$META (+0,25 %) — Up, well-positioned for the earnings season.

$MSFT (+0,39 %) — Up, the stock benefits from Tech enthusiasm.

$QBTS (-0,23 %) — Up, *new techstocks attempt to recover from the correction.

$RGTI (-5,6 %) — Up, following the recovery in speculative sentiment.

$TSM (+1,06 %) — Solidly up, chip optimism is supported.

$RR. (-1,3 %) — Up, the Industrial/Aerospace sector shows strength.

$RKLB (+0,45 %) — Down slightly, experiencing profit-taking among aerospace *growthstocks.

🛍️ Retail & Commerce

$AMZN (+0,37 %) — Up, driven by *Risk-Onand Tech.

$BABA (+2,25 %) — Down, the Chinese stock faces profit-taking despite US-China trade deal hopes.

$CVNA (-0,4 %) — Up, the stock follows the trend.

$SHOP (+0,64 %) — Solid rise, retail tech is recovering.

⚕️ Health & Pharmaceutical

$LLY (+0,71 %) — Down slightly, the defensive Pharma sector sees mild profit-taking due to the *Risk-Onshift.

$HIMS (+0,6 %) — Up, in line with the general mood.

$INSM (+0 %) — Up, the biotech sector participates in the rally.

🇪🇺 Europe & Industrials

STOXX 600 — Decidedly positive*open, driven by macro hopes and rising yields.

GER40 — Solid rise, the German market is strong.

$LDO (-1,43 %) — Up, the defense sector is mixed/positive.

$IBE (+0,47 %) — Mixed/Slightly down, defensive *utilitiestend to lag in a *Risk-Onenvironment.

$OKLO — Up, nuclear *new techfollows the rally.

$$CS (-0,87 %) — Stable/Mixed, the European financial sector is cautious despite the *Risk-Onmood.

🏦 Banking & Finance

$$UCG (-0,19 %)
$ISP (+0,71 %) — Up, banks capitalize on rising bond yields.

$$BAMI (+0,46 %)
$CE (+0,44 %) , $BPE (+1,65 %) — Up, financial stocks are positive.

$$BBVA (-0,2 %) — Up slightly, showing relative strength compared to the broader cautious tone in European financials.

$AXP (+0,18 %) — Down slightly, the payments sector sees profit-taking ahead of consumer data.

$V (-0,67 %) — Up, payment services benefit from consumer confidence.

🌏 Asia

$JPN225 — Close with a solid rise, extending gains.

$KOSPI — Close up, Korean tech pushes the index higher.

$HK50 — Up, Asian stocks are supported by trade deal hopes.

$CHINA50 — Up, sentiment is positive.

💱 Forex

$DXY — The Dollar Index is moving sideways, awaiting the Fed meeting.

$EURUSD — Stable, in a narrow range.

$USDJPY — Up, the Dollar gains ground against the Yen.

💎 Commodities & Precious Metals

$GLD (+1,95 %) — Down, gold is under pressure due to *Risk-Onand lower haven demand.

$CDE (+5,72 %) — Down, following the gold correction.

$BRENT / $WTI — Up, oil is firmer thanks to easing macro risks.

💰 Crypto

$BTC (-0,08 %) / $ETH (+0,35 %) — Up, cryptocurrencies strengthen on *Risk-Onsentiment and contained CPI optimism.

$TRX (+0,9 %) — Up, the altcoin sector is positive.

$CRO — Up, the altcoin sector is positive.

🔎 Deep Dive: FOMC and Trade Deal in Focus

The day is driven by two main themes: anticipation of the FOMC meeting outcome, where the market bets on a dovish stance, and reports of a potential US-China trade deal*suspending tariffs, a key catalyst for the tech sector. Selective weakness in names like $BABA and $AXP suggests investors are taking profits on stocks exposed to uncertain macro data before key events. The rotation is clear: Tech ($NVDA, $GOOGL) is leading, while defensive sectors ($LLY, $IBE.MC) retreat.

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Global markets open the week with a strong bullish tone, capitalizing on optimism from US inflation data which has fueled bets on Fed rate cuts and pushed indices to historical highs last week. Focus remains on earnings and monetary policy prospects.

🇺🇸 US Equities (Pre-market)

$SPX500 — Futures indicate a solid rise, extending gains recorded after the inflation data.

$DJ30 — Up, positive sentiment is widespread, including blue-chip stocks.

$NSDQ100 — Strong rally, the Tech sector is the main beneficiary of lower rate expectations.

💻 Tech & Growth Snapshot

$NVDA (+1,76 %) — Strongly up, AI stocks continue to ride the wave of optimism.

$GOOGL (+0,76 %) — Up, in line with the sector's performance.

$AVGO (-0,23 %) — Solid rise, the semiconductor complex remains a key driver.

$META (+0,25 %) — Up, the Communication Services sector is well-positioned.

$MSFT (+0,39 %) — Up, the stock benefits from Tech enthusiasm.

$QBTS (-0,23 %) — Up, new techstocks attempt to recover after correction.

$RGTI (-5,6 %) — Up, following the recovery in speculative sentiment.

$TSM (+1,06 %) — Solidly up, chip optimism is consolidated.

$$RR. (-1,3 %) — Up, the Industrial/Aerospace sector shows strength.

🛍️ Retail & Commerce

$AMZN (+0,37 %) — Strong rise, driven by *risk-onand consumer confidence.

$BABA (+2,25 %) — Up, positive global sentiment supports Asian stocks.

$CVNA (-0,4 %) — Up, the stock follows the trend.

$SHOP (+0,64 %) — Solid rise, retail tech is fully recovering.

⚕️ Health & Pharmaceutical

$LLY (+0,71 %) — Down slightly, the Pharma sector is experiencing mild profit-taking, penalized by the shift towards growth.

$HIMS (+0,6 %) — Up, in line with the general mood.

$INSM (+0 %) — Up, the biotech sector participates in the rally.

🇪🇺 Europe & Industrials

STOXX 600 — Decidedly positive*open, tracking the US sentiment.

GER40 — Solid rise, the German market is driven by optimism about rates.

$LDO (-1,43 %) — Up, the defense sector is mixed/positive.

$IBE (+0,47 %) — Down slightly, utilities are being sold off as defensive sectors in a risk-onenvironment.

$OKLO — Up, nuclear *new techfollows the rally.

🏦 Banking & Finance

$UCG (-0,19 %) , $ISP (+0,71 %) — Up, banks look to capitalize on positive sentiment.

$BAMI (+0,46 %)
$CE (+0,44 %) , $BPE (+1,65 %) — Up, financial stocks are positive.

$BBVA (-0,2 %) — Up, the financial sector participates in the rally.

$AXP (+0,18 %) , $V (-0,67 %) — Up, payment services benefit from consumer confidence.

💱 Forex

$DXY — The Dollar Index is moving in a slight decline, given rate cut expectations.

$EURUSD — Up, the Euro gains ground against the weaker Dollar.

$USDJPY — Stable, the Yen moves sideways.

💎 Commodities & Precious Metals

$GLD (+1,95 %) — Down, gold is under pressure due to *risk-onand diminished haven demand.

$CDE (+5,72 %) — Down, following the gold correction.

$BRENT / $WTI — Stable/Mixed, oil is cautious.

💰 Crypto

$BTC (-0,08 %) / $ETH (+0,35 %) — Up, cryptocurrencies benefit from *risk-onand liquidity expectations.

$TRX (+0,9 %) , $CRO (-1,86 %) — Up, the altcoin sector is positive.

🔎 Deep Dive: Optimism Returns (Rates & Earnings)

The week opens with widespread optimism, primarily fueled by the prospect of rate cuts*from the Federal Reserve and ongoing resilient corporate earnings. The weakness of the Dollar ($DXY) and the decline in Gold ($GLD) are the clearest signals of this prevailing *risk-onmood. The sector rotation is evident: defensive assets ($LLY, $IBE.MC) are giving way to Tech ($NVDA, $GOOGL) which has resumed leadership. Financial stocks ($AXP, $V) are capitalizing on consumer confidence, while *new technames ($QBTS, $RGTI) are recovering from recent lows.

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After three years of heavy pressure from inflation, high interest rates, and a volatile market environment, Cathy Wood believes the tide is turning. According to ARK Invest’s Q3 report, the market is moving away from “fighting inflation” and back toward innovation as the main driver of global growth.

Wood’s investment thesis is built on the idea that the global economy is entering a deflationary phase. Growth, she argues, will no longer be driven by price increases but by productivity and technological advancement. After a cycle of tight monetary policy, companies can no longer pass rising costs on to consumers, pushing them to find new ways to maintain profitability—through innovation, automation, and energy efficiency.

This marks the beginning of a new investment cycle centered on technology and creativity. Productivity is back at the forefront, and investors are reassessing companies with the ability to generate efficiency independent of capital costs. Essentially, capital is flowing once more into innovation—an asset class that had been underestimated during periods of high interest rates.

Policy Shifts Fuel the Turnaround

Another crucial catalyst comes from shifts in U.S. economic policy. The budget law introduced this summer reduces corporate tax burdens, accelerates investment depreciation, and expands various business incentives. At the same time, regulatory easing in cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and healthcare is fostering a more favorable environment for innovators.

Even the stronger U.S. dollar—once seen as a threat—is now acting as a deflationary force
supporting technological growth. This new environment, shaped by moderate inflation and predictable monetary policy, offers fertile ground for long-term innovation-driven investment strategies like ARK’s.

Innovation Thrives in Transitional Periods

According to Wood, transitional stages—when the economy begins to emerge from a downturn and uncertainty starts to ease—create the best conditions for technological progress. As she emphasizes, “Innovation gains strength in times of turbulence. When fear gives way to opportunity, growth begins.”

Wood believes the global economy is nearing the end of the “rolling recession” that began in early 2022 after a sharp rate hike cycle. As stability returns and businesses adapt, firms focused on efficiency-enhancing technologies now have a clear advantage. In an environment of moderate inflation and cooling demand, technology is not merely a tool—it’s the primary mechanism for resilience and adaptation.

The Sectors Driving the Future

ARK’s investment focus revolves around five transformative sectors:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics and Autonomous Technology
• Energy Storage
• Blockchain and Digital Assets
• Multiomics (comprehensive biological data analysis, the next step beyond DNA sequencing)

These sectors, Wood argues, are reducing costs, boosting productivity, and laying the groundwork for long-term structural growth.

The recent performance of ARK’s funds validates this vision. All six of ARK’s ETFs outperformed global benchmarks in Q3. The ARK Innovation ETF rose 11%, compared to 6% for the MSCI World Index, while the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF gained nearly 10%.

Leading this performance were standout holdings such as $TSLA (+1,1 %) and $KTOS (+0,78 %) in robotics and autonomous tech, $HOOD (+0,54 %) and $SHOP (+0,64 %) in fintech and next-generation internet, $CRSP (+0,91 %) and $TEM (+0 %) in biotechnology, and $RKLB (+0,45 %) in the space sector. These companies embody the key forces driving the next phase of the technological revolution—a phase ARK believes is already underway.

As Cathy Wood concludes, the market is returning to its fundamental engine: innovation as the core source of value and growth. This isn’t just a rebound in tech; it’s the dawn of a sustained era where automation, intelligence, and productivity define economic expansion.

Global markets are in a phase of sharp correction*and risk aversion. Caution over the unfolding earnings season is combining with persistent worries about the Dollar and slowing growth, pushing the vast majority of sectors lower.

🇺🇸 US Equities (Pre-market)

S&P 500 (Futures) — Moving in a decisive drop, markets are pricing in a strong negative open.

$DJ30 — Sharp decline, dragged down by industrial and financial stocks.

$NSDQ100 — Under heavy pressure, the tech sector is the hardest hit by renewed *risk-offsentiment.

💻 Tech & Growth Snapshot

$NVDA (+1,76 %) — Down, the semiconductor sector is under pressure.

$GOOGL (+0,76 %) — Down, the Communication Services sector is taking losses.

$AVGO (-0,23 %) — Down, the semiconductor complex is negative.

$META (+0,25 %) — Down, aligning with the tech sector's weakness.

$MSFT (+0,39 %) — Down, the stock is losing ground.

$QBTS (-0,23 %) — Sharp correction, speculative stocks are hit by profit-taking.

$RGTI (-5,6 %) — Down, following the *new techcorrection.

$TSM (+1,06 %) — Down, chip optimism isn't holding against macro pressure.

$RR. (-1,3 %) — Down, the industrial sector is weak.

🛍️ Retail & Commerce

$AMZN (+0,37 %) — Down, negative sentiment weighs on consumer confidence.

$BABA (+2,25 %) — Down, global uncertainties hit Chinese stocks.

$CVNA (-0,4 %) — Down, the stock is losing ground.

$SHOP (+0,64 %) — Down, retail tech is under pressure.

🇪🇺 Europe & Industrials

STOXX 600 — Decidedly negative*open, global pessimism is hitting Europe.

GER40 — Sharp drop, weakness is widespread.

$LDO (-1,43 %) — Down, the defense sector is cautious.

$IBE (+0,47 %) — Down, utilities are under pressure.

$OKLO — Down, the new tech stock is seeing profit-taking.

🏦 Banks & Finance

$UCG.MI, $ISP.MI — Down, the banking sector is under global pressure.

$BAMI.MI, $CE.MI, $BPE.MI — Down, Italian banks are giving up ground after the recent isolated rally.

$BBVA.MC — Down, the financial sector is impacted by the *risk-offmove.

$AXP, $V — Down, payment services are affected by consumer spending fears.

💱 Forex

$DXY — The Dollar Index is moving in a solid rally, acting as a haven in this environment.

$EURUSD — Down, the Euro loses ground against the Dollar.

$USDJPY — Up, the Yen is weakening due to the strong Dollar.

💎 Commodities & Precious Metals

$GLD (+1,95 %) — Sharp correction, gold is down amid profit-taking after the recent double top (near $4400$).

$BRENT / $WTI — Down, oil is under pressure due to global demand fears.

💰 Crypto

$BTC (-0,08 %) / $ETH (+0,35 %) — Down, cryptocurrencies are under heavy pressure and aligned with the equity *risk-offmove, testing critical support levels.

In Summary: Caution has turned into fear. Weakness is generalized, with investors retreating from growth assets and even traditional havens like Gold, primarily driven by the strength of the Dollar. Focus remains squarely on $NFLX$ and $TSLA$ earnings, which could set the tone for the rest of the week.

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🇺🇸 USA

$SPX500 — Futures indicate a slight decline, showing loss of momentum after yesterday's rally, driven by negative tech futures.

$DJ30 — Down slightly, affected by the cautious sentiment and renewed Dollar strength.

$NSDQ100 — Under pressure, the tech rally has faded, leading to pre-market weakness.

💻 Tech & Growth Snapshot

$NVDA (+1,76 %) — Down slightly (-0.10%), the chipmaker stock is struggling to hold onto yesterday's gains.

$GOOGL (+0,76 %) — Down (-0.44%), aligning with the cautious sentiment in the tech sector.

$AVGO (-0,23 %) — Up slightly (0.09%), showing resilience in the semiconductor space.

$META (+0,25 %) — Down slightly (-0.02%), the Communication Services sector is mixed.

$MSFT (+0,39 %) — Up slightly (0.02%), the stock is essentially flat.

$QBTS (-0,23 %) — Down (-0.53%), the quantum sector is actively correcting.

$RGTI (-5,6 %) — Down (-0.51%), in line with the broader *new techcorrection.

$TSM (+1,06 %) — Up (0.80%), showing strong resilience and helping to support the chip sector.

$RR. (-1,3 %) — Down slightly (-0.06%), the Industrial/Aerospace stock is mixed.

🛍️ Retail & Commerce

$AMZN (+0,37 %) — Up slightly (0.06%), essentially flat, following the mixed tech trend.

$BABA (+2,25 %) — Down (-1.99%), experiencing a clear drop, reflecting heavy selling in Chinese stocks.

$CVNA (-0,4 %) — Down slightly (-0.06%), losing ground.

$SHOP (+0,64 %) — Down (-0.64%), retail tech is under pressure.

⚕️ Health & Pharmaceutical

$LLY (+0,71 %) — Up slightly (0.01%), holding up better than the general market.

$HIMS (+0,6 %) — Stable (0.00%), in line with the cautious mood.

$INSM (+0 %) — Stable (0.00%), the biotech sector is mixed.

🇪🇺 Europe & Industrials

STOXX 600 — Opening solidly up, exceeding initial caution (resilience driven by defensive sectors).

GER40 — Up, showing resilience.

$LDO (-1,43 %) — Up slightly (0.38%), the defense sector is stable.

$IBE (+0,47 %) — Up (0.53%), the utilities sector is in the green, showing defensive appeal.

$OKLO — Down (-0.56%), the new tech stock is experiencing profit-taking.

🏦 Banking & Finance

$UCG (-0,19 %) — Up slightly (0.13%), Italian banks are mixed.

$ISP (+0,71 %) — Up slightly (0.16%), showing a modest gain.

$BAMI (+0,46 %)
$CE (+0,44 %) , $BPE (+1,65 %) — BPER Banca ($BPE.MI$) is in a massive rally (6.55%), strongly counter-trending the sector; $CE.MI$ is up $1.36\%$.

$BBVA (-0,2 %) — Down (-0.81%), showing clear pressure and vulnerability today.

$AXP (+0,18 %) — Down (-0.26%), ahead of today's earnings report.

$V (-0,67 %) — Down (-0.19%), following cautious sentiment in the payments sector.

$CS (-0,87 %) — Up slightly (0.15%), the financial services sector is mixed.

🌏 Asia

$JPN225 — Close in a solid gain, with the Nikkei hitting $50,000$.

$KOSPI — Close mixed/stable, Korean tech holds up.

$HK50 — Up, the index is recovering.

$CHINA50 — Up, tracking positive global sentiment.

💱 Forex

$EURUSD — Down, the Euro loses ground as the Dollar recovers.

$GBPUSD — Down, the Pound is under pressure.

$USDJPY — Solidly up, the Yen is falling as the Dollar makes a strong recovery.

$DXY — The Dollar Index is moving sharply higher, breaking the risk-on sentiment.

💎 Commodities & Precious Metals

$GLD (+1,95 %) — Stable (0.00%), gold is pausing after yesterday's correction.

$CDE (+5,72 %) — Stable (0.00%), following the gold correction.

$BRENT — Down slightly, oil drops to a 5-month low.

$WTI — Losing ground, in line with Brent.

💰 Crypto

$BTC (-0,08 %) — Down, crypto is undergoing a significant correction.

$ETH (+0,35 %) — Down, following Bitcoin.

$TRX (-2,59 %) — Down, the altcoin sector is negative.

$CRO (-1,86 %) — Down, in line with overall negative sentiment.

🚀 Space & New Tech

$RKLB (+0,45 %) — Up (2.75%), strong counter-trend move in high-beta growth stocks.

🔎 Deep Dive: The Market Divergence

The key theme today is divergence. US indices futures are soft, but specific European stocks are surging (BPER Banca is up over $6\%$) in a massive counter-trend move, highlighting local corporate strength despite global caution. The New Tech sector is mixed: $TSM$ is surprisingly up, while $NVDA$ is slightly down. The Dollar ($DXY$) continues its strength, penalizing risk assets like Bitcoin ($BTC$), while Utilities ($IBE.MC$) and specific banks demonstrate insulation. Today is a major test with $NFLX and $LMT reporting.

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🇺🇸 USA

$SPX500 — Futures indicate a decisive surge, with the market attempting to recover losses from last week's banking sell-off.

$DJ30 — Futures in a solid rise, showing generalized risk-on sentiment.

$NSDQ100 — Futures are strongly up, with tech leading the market rebound.

💻 Tech & Growth Snapshot

$NVDA (+1,76 %) — Up (0.55%), the stock is leading the semiconductor sector, confirming strong AI demand.

$GOOGL (+0,76 %) — Up (0.19%), the stock joins the positive Nasdaq trend.

$AVGO (-0,23 %) — Up (0.53%), the semiconductor sector benefits from renewed optimism.

$META (+0,25 %) — Up (0.48%), showing a strong recovery after recent weakness.

$MSFT (+0,39 %) — Up (0.36%), the stock regains momentum with positive sentiment.

$QBTS (-0,23 %) — Strongly up, quantum computing sentiment has turned positive amid the tech rebound.

$RGTI (-5,6 %) — Up sharply (3.08%), the quantum sector actively participates in the risk-on move.

$TSM (+1,06 %) — Up sharply (2.43%), boosted by optimism in the semiconductor sector.

🛍️ Retail & Commerce

$AMZN (+0,37 %) — Up (0.80%), strong pre-market recovery, led by tech.

$BABA (+2,25 %) — Down (-0.57%), counter-trending Western tech, affected by Asian uncertainties.

$CVNA (-0,4 %) — Up (0.57%), the stock gains ground following the broader market trend.

$SHOP (+0,64 %) — Solidly up, retail tech is driven by the general risk-on mood.

⚕️ Health & Pharmaceutical

$LLY (+0,71 %) — Up, tracking the general market rebound.

$HIMS (+0,6 %) — Stable (0.00%), the stock is steady after last week's volatility.

$INSM (+0 %) — Stable (0.00%), the biotech sector cautiously joins the rally.

🇪🇺 Europe

STOXX 600 — Opening solidly up, in line with global optimism.

GER40 — Decisively higher, the German market regains momentum.

$LDO (-1,43 %) — Stable (0.00%), the defense sector is neutral in this rebound phase.

$$IBE (+0,47 %) — Stable (0.00%), utilities are static in a risk-on environment.

$OKLO — Up sharply (1.73%), advanced nuclear technology continues its positive trend.

🏦 Banking & Finance

$$UCG (-0,19 %) — Stable (0.00%), Italian banks are trying to establish a base after heavy selling.

$$ISP (+0,71 %) — Stable (0.00%), awaiting clearer signals.

$$BAMI (+0,46 %) , $CE (+0,44 %) , $BPE (+1,65 %) — Stable (0.00%), the financial sector shows caution despite the risk-on trend.

$$BBVA (-0,2 %) — Stable (0.00%), the Spanish stock is leading the European banking recovery.

$AXP (+0,18 %) — Up (0.59%), the payments sector participates in the rebound.

$V (-0,67 %) — Up (0.07%), confirming its positive tone.

🌏 Asia

$JPN225 — Close in a solid rise, led by optimism in tech markets.

$KOSPI — Close up, Korean tech drives the index.

$HK50 — Up, tech stocks recover despite BABA's uncertainties.

$CHINA50 — Up, following positive global sentiment.

💱 Forex

$EURUSD — Up, the Dollar is losing momentum in a risk-on phase.

$GBPUSD — Up, the market positively assesses prospects for a stronger economy.

$USDJPY — Down, the Yen is gaining ground.

$DXY — The Dollar Index is showing clear weakness.

💎 Commodities & Precious Metals

$GLD (+1,95 %) — Down slightly (0.00%), gold consolidates as investors shift to riskier assets.

$CDE (+5,72 %) — Stable (0.00%), tracking the flat movement of gold.

$BRENT — Up, showing signs of demand recovery.

$WTI — Gaining ground, reflecting positive macroeconomic sentiment.

📈 Benchmark ETFs

$VOO (+0,39 %) — Tracking $SPX500$ futures higher.

$VGT (+0,56 %) — Up (0.00%), reflecting the strength of the technology sector.

$$CSNDX (+0,52 %) — Up (0.00%), tracking Nasdaq futures in positive territory.

$BND (+0,24 %) — Down (0.00%), reflecting rising yields.

💰 Crypto

$BTC (-0,08 %) — Strong recovery, the crypto sector bounces off the bottom and gains ground.

$ETH (+0,35 %) — Solidly up, following Bitcoin.

$TRX (+0,9 %) — Up (0.00%), the altcoin sector participates in the rally.

$CRO (-1,86 %) — Up, in line with overall positive sentiment.

🚀 Space & New Tech

$RKLB (+0,45 %) — Up, sentiment for growth stocks suggests a rebound.

🔎 Deep Dive: The Return of Risk-On

The week opens with a decisive "Risk-On" mood. Markets are clearly shrugging off (for now) last week's banking tensions, focusing instead on tech-led growth ($NVDA, $TSM$) and hopes for monetary easing. The strong rally in cryptocurrencies ($BTC, $ETH$) and the weakness of the Dollar ($DXY$) are clear indicators that liquidity is flowing back into riskier assets. European banks ($BBVA.MC$) and the semiconductor sector show unexpected strength, while gold ($GLD$) pauses, confirming the shift in focus from systemic risk to growth opportunities.

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🇺🇸 USA

$SPX500 — Futures are moving in a decisive drop, indicating a strong negative open due to renewed regional bank stress.

$DJ30 — Futures in a sharp decline, dragged down by financial and cyclical stocks.

$NSDQ100 — Futures are markedly lower, with weakness in tech stocks solidifying.

💻 Tech & Growth Snapshot

$NVDA (+1,76 %) — Up in pre-market, holding strong against the general weakness thanks to robust AI demand.

$GOOGL (+0,76 %) — Under strong pressure, aligned with the overall Nasdaq decline.

$AVGO (-0,23 %) — Aggressive profit-taking in the semiconductor sector.

$META (+0,25 %) — Stable in pre-market, showing relative strength against its peers.

$MSFT (+0,39 %) — Slight dip, following the market's bearish trend.

$QBTS (-0,23 %) — Down again, volatility remains extreme in this sector.

$RGTI (-5,6 %) — Down, the quantum computing sector is highly sensitive to the risk-off mood.

🛍️ Retail & Commerce

$AMZN (+0,37 %) — Down in pre-market, negative sentiment weighs on consumer confidence.

$BABA (+2,25 %) — Stable, counter-trending thanks to Asian positive sentiment.

$CVNA (-0,4 %) — Down, the stock struggles to find a stable support base.

$SHOP (+0,64 %) — Correcting some of its recent gains.

⚕️ Health & Pharmaceutical

$LLY (+0,71 %) — Stable/Up slightly, the defensive sector offers timid refuge.

$HIMS (+0,6 %) — Profit-taking in pre-market despite recent catalysts.

$INSM (+0 %) — Mixed, the biotech sector moves disconnectedly, but with caution.

🇪🇺 Europe

STOXX 600 — Opening solidly up, boosted by defensive sectors and positive earnings reports.

GER40 — Up slightly, showing resilience despite US banking worries.

$LDO.MI — Up, the defense sector continues to outperform.

$IBE.MC — Stable, utilities confirm their defensive asset status.

$OKLO — Stable, the nuclear tech stock awaits concrete catalysts.

🏦 Banking & Finance

$$UCG (-0,19 %) — Under strong pressure, the financial sector is generally affected by contagion fears.

$$ISP (+0,71 %) — Markedly lower, negative sentiment dominates.

$$BAMI (+0,46 %)
$CE (+0,44 %) , $BPE (+1,65 %) — Widespread selling on Italian banks.

$$BBVA (-0,2 %) — In strong increase, counter-trending the sector due to positive corporate news or insulation from US regional bank stress.

$AXP (+0,18 %) — Down in pre-market, facing consumer slowdown concerns.

$V (-0,67 %) — Essentially flat, confirms its more defensive status.

🌏 Asia

$JPN225 — Close down, weighed by Wall Street losses and trade uncertainty.

$KOSPI — Close flat/slightly down, the market remains in a holding pattern.

$HK50 — Sharp fall, due to regional bank pressures and China's plenum anticipation.

$CHINA50 — Weak, caution dominates.

💱 Forex

$EURUSD — Down, the Euro loses ground against the haven Dollar.

$GBPUSD — Down, the Pound is under pressure.

$USDJPY — Falling sharply, the Yen is rallying as the Dollar loses momentum on Fed rate-cut hopes.

$DXY — The Dollar Index is showing strength, acting as a safe haven.

💎 Commodities & Precious Metals

$GLD (+1,95 %) — Strong rally, gold hits new record highs on strong safe-haven demand.

$CDE (+5,72 %) — Up sharply, following the explosive trend of gold.

$BRENT — Down slightly, global demand fears persist.

$WTI — Losing ground, affected by negative macroeconomic sentiment.

📈 Benchmark ETFs

$VOO (+0,39 %) — Tracks the negative S&P 500 futures.

$VGT (+0,56 %) — Down, reflecting weakness in the technology sector.

$CSNDX (+0,52 %) — Tracks Nasdaq futures in negative territory.

$VWCE (+0,27 %) — Stable/Down, reflects the mixed global trend.

$BND (+0,24 %) — Up, as bond yields fall due to safe-haven demand.

💰 Crypto

$BTC (-0,08 %) — Down slightly, aligned with the general risk-off mood.

$ETH (+0,35 %) — Following Bitcoin, showing broad weakness.

$CRO (-1,86 %) — Flat/Down slightly, in line with the rest of the market.

$TRX (-2,59 %) — Down slightly, the sector struggles to find significant support.

🚀 Space & New Tech

$RKLB (+0,45 %) — Weak in pre-market, aligning with other growth stocks.

🔎 Deep Dive: Gold & Banking Stress

The day is polarized: the strong safe-haven demand for Gold ($GLD) is the dominant theme, hitting new all-time highs due to persistent US regional bank stress. While European markets, specifically $BBVA.MC, show resilience and an isolated uptrend, the US futures and Italian financial stocks are struggling. The overall takeaway is a heightened sense of systemic risk, forcing investors into traditional havens while penalizing US high-beta stocks. The strength of $NVDA remains a key structural theme resisting the general decline.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risks, including the loss of capital.

I was really planning on buying an equal amount of Shopify (DCA) in the month of November and December, but I let my emotions make the decision - thanks tariffs.

🇺🇸 USA

$SPX500 — Slight decline, the market is moving cautiously after Friday's crash, showing no clear upward momentum.

$DJ30 — Down slightly, industrial and cyclical stocks continue to be affected by recession fears.

💻 Tech Snapshot

$NVDA (+1,76 %) — Under pressure, the tech sector is struggling to find support and continues to show weakness.

$QBTS (-0,23 %) — Still correcting, the stock is giving up some of its recent gains.

$AVGO (-0,23 %) — Down, the semiconductor sector is facing a phase of uncertainty.

$AMZN (+0,37 %) — Marked decline, investors remain skeptical about business growth.

$META (+0,25 %) — Down, the stock is moving in line with the general weakness of the sector.

$MSFT (+0,39 %) — Downward pressure, the stock aligns with the negative sentiment in the tech market.

$SHOP (+0,64 %) — Continues to decline, it has yet to find solid support after the recent crash.

🇪🇺 Europe

STOXX 600 — Decidedly negative opening, pessimism from the US and geopolitical tensions weigh on the index.

GER40 futures — Moves in significant contraction, investors are positioning themselves defensively.

🏦 European & Italian Banks

$$UCG (-0,19 %) — Decisive drop, banks are still undergoing heavy selling.

$$ISP (+0,71 %) — Moves into marked negative territory, the sector remains under pressure. $BAMI (+0,46 %) , $CE (+0,44 %) , $BPE (+1,65 %) — Widespread selling on Italian mid-cap banks.

$BBVA.MC — Under strong pressure, international exposures amplify the fears.

🌏 Asia

$JPN225 — Down, sentiment remains negative and the Yen is strengthening.

$KOSPI — Registers a drop, the Korean tech sector is affected by the global risk-off mood.

$HK50 — Sharp decline, due to renewed tensions over US-China tariffs.

$BABA (+2,25 %) — Further decline, reflecting ongoing uncertainties and the weakness of the sector.

$CHINA50 — Weak, balanced by limited government support.

💱 Forex

$EURUSD — Moves in slight contraction, the Dollar is strengthening as a safe haven. $GBPUSD — Weak, the market is assessing the economic slowdown.

$USDJPY — Stable, with investors maintaining caution.

$DXY — Solid recovery, reinforced by generalized risk-off.

🥇 Gold

$GLD (+1,95 %) — In solid increase, gold confirms itself as the primary safe-haven asset during phases of strong market uncertainty.

🛢 Oil

$BRENT — Trending down, due to fears of weaker global demand resulting from recession.

$WTI — Losing ground, affected by the negative macroeconomic sentiment.

💰 Crypto

$BTC (-0,08 %) — Slight pullback, following the risk-off in equity markets.

$ETH (+0,35 %) — Following Bitcoin, showing a cautious tone in line with high-risk assets.

🔎 Deep Dive: Markets and Crypto (Yesterday - Today)

Markets continue to show clear risk aversion, with Friday's weakness consolidating at the start of this week. The initial hope for a technical bounce quickly faded.

Equity Markets: Although price levels have reached potential support zones, there has been no significant buying pressure. Investors remain on high alert for signs of an economic slowdown, US-China tariff tensions, and geopolitical risk. Selling is widespread and not limited to a single sector. High-growth tech stocks, which led the markets for most of the year, are among the hardest hit, suggesting a significant drop in confidence.

Crypto Market: The risk-off sentiment has continued to influence digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum have failed to find solid support and have aligned with the weakness of the equity market. Their inability to act as a safe haven during this phase of uncertainty confirms their strong correlation with broader market sentiment, particularly with the global liquidity flow. The continued strength of the Dollar (DXY) represents additional pressure, making non-USD assets less attractive.

PS: Volatility remains very high. Despite prices having fallen to potentially interesting levels, caution is mandatory. I will continue to monitor the situation, especially the reaction of gold (GLD) and the Dollar (DXY), before considering new entries.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risks, including the loss of capital.