Global Market Outlook April 2025 edition explores key drivers of the current investment landscape, including US-China trade relations, AI tech growth, and macroeconomic risks. With Donald Trump signaling a softer stance on tariffs and reaffirming Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s independence, US markets witnessed a trend reversal, particularly in the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 tech stocks.
Despite past market declines linked to tariff-driven inflation fears, the new developments bring cautious optimism, especially in the US technology sector. At the same time, trade negotiations with key allies like Japan, Korea, and India—alongside export controls affecting Chinese tech imports (e.g., Nvidia GPUs)—remain critical watchpoints.
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Outside the US, China’s equity markets remain flat, challenged by economic slowdowns and real estate woes. Hong Kong faces geopolitical volatility and declining foreign capital, while Malaysia shows tentative rebounds driven by bilateral trade talks and foreign investment prospects.
US policy softening has reversed bearish sentiment in equities. However, the 90-day negotiation window signals potential volatility. Traders should monitor updates closely.
Policies targeting AI chip exports to China continue to strain revenues for companies like Nvidia, impacting earnings and market sentiment. More about the AI Chip Battle here.
Powell’s cautious, inflation-sensitive rate policy adds another layer of unpredictability, particularly amid ongoing tariff-induced inflation.
Economic stressors in Asia contrast the resilience of US tech markets, reinforcing America’s position as the preferred investment destination.
High-yield money market funds may soon rotate back into risk assets. Tracking capital flows becomes a key market timing tool.
In this volatile environment, success belongs to investors and traders who apply:
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