Short week-ending in red for S&P

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Friday 18 April 2025.
Finance: NYSE; S&P (S&P 500)
Sources: Tradingview, Newswires

In this post I comment how is ending the short week for one of the main index, S&P 500, in the New York Stock Exchange.

Market Sentiment Rattled by Political Tension and Tech Restrictions

The S&P 500's 1.5% weekly decline highlights growing investor nervous amid a confluence of political tensions and sector-specific challenges. President Trump's unprecedented public call for Fed Chair Powell's termination has introduced significant uncertainty into markets already grappling with inflation concerns and monetary policy debates.

The tech sector's dramatic slide, led by NVIDIA and AMD facing new export restrictions to China, underscores the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on high-growth industries. Meanwhile, Amazon's warning about potential consumer price increases due to tariffs reflects broader concerns about trade policy impacts on inflation and consumer spending.

The contrasting performance between struggling tech stocks and resilient real estate and energy sectors suggests investors may be rotating toward defensive positions amid uncertainty. With major earnings reports from tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla on the horizon, markets will be closely watching for signs of whether this downturn represents a temporary pullback or a more sustained shift in sentiment.

As the S&P remains down 10% from its 2024 close, next week's economic data will be crucial in determining whether market concerns about inflation, interest rates and political intervention are justified or overblown.

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Good insight! Do you think the tech restrictions will affect the market long-term?

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Thank you so much for your comment!
Not financial advice, but the tech export restrictions could create short-term volatility while markets digest their impact. The S&P looks technically vulnerable with 4600 serving as a potential support level. For recovery signs, watch if it can reclaim and hold above 5400.
Taking a look to a Week-Chart this technical picture aligns with the mentioned support area around 4600, though there are several interim support levels that could slow the decline. The chart confirms the bearish short-term outlook suggested, while reinforcing the importance of watching key levels for potential stabilization or recovery signals.

Regarding your long-term question - if you're thinking 5+ years out, the fundamental growth story for AI and advanced computing likely remains intact despite these hurdles. Companies will adapt their supply chains and develop region-specific products. History suggests trade restrictions often accelerate innovation rather than permanently derail it.

What's your investment timeframe? That makes a significant difference in how to interpret these developments.
Thanks 🙏 again!
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Great update!
I am re-bloging, hopefully it helps!

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🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much!

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