Nvidia(US:NVDA) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-01 01:50Market Overview - Global investors' risk aversion led to an increase in prices of safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasuries [1] - As of the latest close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 417.86 points, closing at 42001.76, a gain of 1.00% [1] - The S&P 500 index increased by 30.91 points, closing at 5611.85, a rise of 0.55% [1] - The Nasdaq Composite Index fell by 23.70 points, closing at 17299.29, a decline of 0.14% [1] Quarterly Performance - The S&P 500 index experienced a quarterly decline of 4.59% and a monthly drop of 5.75% [4] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a quarterly decrease of 1.28% and a monthly decline of 4.20% [5] - The Nasdaq Composite Index recorded a quarterly drop of 10.42% and a monthly decrease of 8.21% [6] Sector Performance - The healthcare sector ETF rose over 6.5%, while the energy sector ETF increased by 9.94% during the quarter [12] - The technology sector, represented by the "Magnificent 7" index, fell by 14.83% in the first quarter [13] - The semiconductor sector, as indicated by the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, declined by 14.25% in the first quarter [17] Economic Outlook - Goldman Sachs raised the probability of a U.S. economic recession in the next 12 months from 20% to 35% [29] - The report indicated a lower economic baseline expectation and a significant decline in consumer and business confidence [29] - The forecast for the U.S. GDP growth rate for this year is now expected to be 1%, the lowest since 2020 [29] Stock Specifics - Tesla's stock fell by 35.83% in the first quarter, while Nvidia dropped by 19.29% [14] - Berkshire Hathaway's Class B shares rose by 1.19%, with a quarterly increase of 17.49% [26] - Canadian airline Air Canada saw a drop of over 3% due to a 10% decline in U.S. orders attributed to tariffs [27]