AI Powers Gains, Trade Worries Linger

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June 04, 2025

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💰AI Powers Gains, Trade Worries Linger

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Markets pushed higher this week as AI-driven optimism lifted tech stocks and semiconductors, with Nvidia and Broadcom leading the charge. Strong labor data and resilient consumer spending added fuel to the rally, keeping investor sentiment upbeat. But lingering trade tensions, political gridlock in Washington, and uncertainty around new tariffs continue to cast a shadow over the road ahead.

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BIG IDEA 1💡
Wall Street Rallies as AI and Macro Data Fuel Confidence

Markets Push Higher on Broad Gains

  • Indices Post Gains – The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent Tuesday, the Dow added 214 points, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.8 percent as sentiment improved.

  • Confidence Remains Resilient – A better-than-expected labor report and strong earnings from major names helped power a tech-led rebound.

  • S&P 500 Target Lifted – Deutsche Bank raised its year-end forecast for the index to 6,550, citing stronger earnings and easing tariff pressure.

Semiconductors Lead the Charge

Consumer Data and Energy Deals Impress

  • Labor Market Surprises – The JOLTS report showed 7.39 million job openings, beating consensus and signaling hiring strength.

  • Ford Powers Ahead – Ford posted a 16 percent increase in U.S. auto sales for May, led by strong demand for trucks and SUVs.

  • Meta Buys Nuclear – Meta signed a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy, securing nuclear power for its AI data centers.

BIG IDEA 2💡
Policy Risks Return: Trade, Spending, and Crypto Uncertainty

Crypto Remains in Limbo

  • Bitcoin Stalls Near $105K – Despite ETF headlines and policy chatter, Bitcoin stayed flat as macro uncertainty capped gains.

  • ETF Moves Forward – NYSE Arca filed to list a Trump Media–backed Bitcoin ETF, aiming to track BTC directly.

  • Altcoins Drift Lower – Ether and Solana posted minor gains, but meme coins like $TRUMP and Dogecoin slipped on soft trading volume.

Some investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and exploring alternative digital assets.

Tariff Uncertainty Returns

  • Deadline Sparks Caution – The U.S. set a Wednesday deadline for trade offers ahead of the July tariff decision, raising global trade tension.

  • EU Awaits Clarity – European officials say they haven’t received formal proposals, underscoring the lack of coordination.

  • Tough Talk from Trump – Trump praised President Xi but warned of difficulties in reaching a trade deal, adding to investor nerves.

Spending Bill Faces Criticism

  • Debt Estimates Surge – The proposed tax cut and spending bill may add up to $3.8 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.

  • Musk Sounds the Alarm – Elon Musk slammed the bill as reckless and unsustainable, calling it "pork-filled" and a "disgusting abomination."

  • Senate Debate Ongoing – Despite Trump’s push to sign it by July 4, GOP divisions over Medicaid and deficit projections remain.

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