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    Concerns about US-China trade cause declines in Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures

    by VT Markets
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    Oct 14, 2025

    Tech Stocks Boost Market Gains

    On Monday, big tech companies helped Wall Street rise. Tesla’s stock jumped by 5.42%, Nvidia went up by 2.88%, and Broadcom soared by 9.88%. The Dow Jones climbed 1.29%, the S&P 500 rose 1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 advanced by 2.21%. President Trump showed a willingness to negotiate with China, easing some concerns. Investors are now looking forward to earnings reports from major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. In related sectors, companies involved in quantum computing, clean energy, and rare earth materials performed strongly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 actively traded US stocks, weighted by their price. Factors that influence the index include corporate earnings, macroeconomic data, Federal Reserve interest rates, and inflation, all of which affect costs and credit reliance. Dow Theory helps identify stock market trends by looking at averages and public participation phases. You can trade the DJIA using ETFs, futures contracts, and options. Mutual funds also provide a way to invest in a diversified portfolio of index stocks.

    Market Uncertainty and Investor Strategies

    The new port fees between the US and China are causing immediate uncertainty, pushing Dow futures below 46,100. This risk is reflected in the market, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) rising over 15% this week, trading above the 20-point mark. This signals that traders should prepare for larger price fluctuations and possible downturns in the coming days. Yesterday’s market rally, fueled by hopes for a presidential meeting, shows how reactive the market is to news right now. However, the latest Consumer Price Index report for September 2025 indicates that inflation remains at 3.1%. Fed Chair Powell’s speech today is a major concern; any hints of increasing interest rates could quickly dampen the recent optimism. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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