U.S.-U.K. pact sparks optimism among investors
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After the US government reached an agreement with the UK on certain trade issues, some optimism has been sparked on Wall Street. Here's a rundown of what's been going down.
Market Up tick
The US benchmark index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), closed 0.6% higher at 41,368 points, although it was well below its intraday high, which was 400 points higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the broad-based S&P 500 followed similar trends, gaining 1.1% and 0.6% respectively.
Aviation Stocks Grand Takeoff
Following the announcement of the agreement between US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, airlines stocks rose. Aircraft parts from Rolls-Royce will be exempt from tariffs, and the UK is expected to buy Boeing aircraft worth $10 billion. While the details are still unclear, Boeing stocks surged by 3.3%.
Market Seeking Air
Trump also expressed his expectations for substantial negotiations between the US and China over the weekend, suggesting an agreement may be in the cards. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet with China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Geneva on Saturday.
Financial market experts reacted cautiously to these developments. "The market is looking for a reason to breathe a sigh of relief and believe that we're going to get to a more reasonable outcome than a full-blown global trade war," said Scott Welch, Chief Investment Officer at Certuity in Maryland.
Semiconductor manufacturers gain altitude
Chip stocks were boosted by hopes of fewer export restrictions on AI semiconductors. The US government plans to change a rule that limits the export of advanced chips for artificial intelligence (AI). Shares of Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD rose by up to 1.4%.
Meanwhile, Krispy Kreme shares plummeted 24.7% after the donut chain withdrew its outlook, citing economic uncertainties and problems with its partnership with McDonald's.
Bitcoin bounces upward
Bitcoin experienced a 4.8 percent increase, reaching $101,427. "Investors are in 'risk-on' mode, flowing into risky asset classes and currently not considering potential risks and side effects of an investment," says analyst Timo Emden of Emden Research.
Oil prices also moved up. Brent crude oil rose by 3.1 percent to $63.03 per barrel, while US WTI crude oil climbed by 3.5 percent to $60.10.
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Source: ntv.de
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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a 0.6% increase, closing at 41,368 points after the US-UK trade deal announcement, although it fell short of its intraday high by 400 points.
- Following the agreement, aircraft stocks such as Rolls-Royce and Boeing enjoyed a surge, with Boeing stocks rising by 3.3%.
- Financial market experts, like Scott Welch, remain cautiously optimistic, viewing the developments as an opportunity for the market to 'breathe a sigh of relief' and move towards a less contentious global trade scenario.
- Investors have shown interest in riskier assets such as semiconductor manufacturers, with stock prices for companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD rising by up to 1.4%.
