Riding High on Hopes: US-UK Trade Deal Sparks Wall Street Optimism
US-UK accord bolsters commercial optimism among investors
The US stock markets, driven by a buoyant spirit, reacted positively, yet tempered, to the US-UK trade agreement. On the day of the announcement, the Dow Jones inched up by 0.6%, touching a staggering 41,368 points, albeit somewhat below its intraday high. The tech-centric Nasdaq experienced a more substantial increase of 1.1%, reaching 17,928 points. The broad-based S&P 500 followed suit, ascending 0.6% to 5,663 points.
The agreement, forged between US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, brought promise but left plenty of details for further deliberation. While the US decided to maintain its 10% tariffs on UK goods, the UK gave a nod to reducing tariffs on US products from 5.1% to 1.8%. The tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum by Trump would be completely withdrawn.
The aviation sector, in particular, experienced an upsurge. The trade deal ensured that aircraft parts from Rolls-Royce would escape tariffs. Additionally, US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick hinted at the UK purchasing Boeing aircraft to the tune of $10 billion. Although the specifics remain obscure, such as whether these figures refer to firm orders or merely options, Boeing's shares soared a notable 3.3% higher.
Trump hinted at substantial negotiations with China scheduled for the weekend, raising expectations of a potential agreement. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are slated to meet with China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Geneva this Saturday.
Financial experts, however, have adopted a measured response to these developments. "The market is searching for a reason to take a deep breath and embrace the notion that we're moving towards a more peaceful economic landscape rather than plunging headfirst into a full-blown global trade war," stated Scott Welch, Chief Investment Officer at Certuity in Maryland.
On the foreign exchange front, the Dollar Index grew 1.1% to 100.68 points, while both the British pound and the euro weakened against the US dollar. Economists observe that the details of the trade deal, as currently understood, may have implications for other nations or serve as a template for future agreements.
The semiconductor industry was energized by hopeful whispers of fewer export restrictions on AI chips. The US government is presumed to be reconsidering a regulation that limits the export of advanced AI chips. As a result, the shares of Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD soared by up to 1.4%.
On a less positive note, Krispy Kreme shares plummeted a disheartening 24.7% following the withdrawal of the company's outlook, citing economic uncertainties and complications arising from its partnership with McDonald's.
Bitcoin also experienced an impressive uptick of 4.8% to $101,427. Timo Emden, an analyst at Emden Research, explains, "Investors are currently drawn towards high-risk asset classes, seemingly unconcerned about potential risks and the repercussions of their investments."
Oil prices trended upward as well, with North Sea Brent crude oil climbing 3.1% to $63.03 per barrel, and US WTI crude oil rising by 3.5% to $60.10.
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Source: ntv.de
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- The US-UK trade deal has spurred optimism in the Wall Street community, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all experiencing positive stock price movements following the agreement, hinting at potential investments in US and UK businesses and the technology sector.
- Amidst this wave of optimism, some sectors such as the aviation industry, semiconductor industry, and cryptocurrency market gained particular attention, with Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Bitcoin witnessing significant increases in their stock prices, fueled by the possible relaxation of certain trade policies and investing opportunities.
