Green US Deal with UK Sparks Investor Optimism on Wall Street
U.S.-UK pact boosts investor optimism
Wall Street's stocks danced a jig as the US and UK sealed a trade agreement, causing cautious optimism among investors. The US benchmark index, the Dow Jones, closed 0.6% higher at 41,368 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose 1.1% and 0.6%, respectively.
The announcements brought some reprieve to Boeing shares, which soared by 3.3%. As part of the deal, aircraft parts from Rolls-Royce will be exempt from tariffs. Moreover, the UK will reportedly purchase Boeing aircraft worth $10 billion, though details remain murky, with some doubt if it's firm orders or just options.
The US's 10% tariffs on the UK remain intact, while the UK slashes its tariffs on US goods from 5.1% to 1.8%. The US tariffs on steel and aluminum will be completely gone.
Trump hinted at substantial negotiations with China over the weekend, but market experts tread with caution, as they anticipate a more reasonable outcome than a full-blown global trade war. The term "showman" slipped from their lips when mentioning Trump, expressing skepticism despite Trump's promises.
The forex market saw the Dollar Index surge 1.1% to 100.68 points, while the British pound and the euro weakened against the US dollar. Analysts wonder if the deal can serve as a template for further deals or if its impact is limited to the UK.
Semiconductor stocks leapt at the prospect of eased export restrictions on AI chips. The US intends to modify a rule limiting advanced AI chip exports. As a result, shares of Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD soared by up to 1.4%.
However, the doughnut king, Krispy Kreme, took a tumble, shedding 24.7% of its share value. The fall was due to the doughnut chain withdrawing its guidance, citing economic uncertainties and partnership hurdles with McDonald's.
Bitcoin reveled in the investor optimism, surging 4.8 percent to $101,427. Analyst Timo Emden of Emden Research observed investors rushing into risky asset classes without much thought for potential risks or side effects.
Oil prices also rose, with North Sea Brent crude gaining 3.1 percent to $63.03 per barrel and U.S. WTI soaring 3.5 percent to $60.10.
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Enrichment Data:- The US-UK trade deal positively impacted the stock market, as major indexes, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, rose by 0.6-0.9%, 0.8-0.9%, and 0.6%, respectively. This optimism stemmed from hopes of reduced tariffs, which could prevent a feared recession.- Boeing benefited indirectly from the tariff cuts on steel and aluminum, crucial materials for aerospace manufacturing.- Though the US-UK deal is a positive first step, the mammoth challenge lies ahead in negotiating with China, given its larger trade volume and complex issues. Analysts remain cautious and skeptical despite hopes for further deals.
- The US-UK trade deal caused stocks on Wall Street to rise, particularly the Dow Jones, which closed at 41,368 points, a 0.6% increase.
- As part of the deal, the US's 10% tariffs on steel and aluminum will be removed, potentially benefiting companies heavily reliant on these materials, such as those in the aerospace industry.
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains of 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively, due to the optimism surrounding the reduced tariffs.
- Boeing shares soared by 3.3% following the announcement of the deal, as aircraft parts from Rolls-Royce will now be exempt from tariffs.
- The US intends to modify a rule limiting advanced AI chip exports, causing semiconductor stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD to surge up to 1.4%.
