Nvidia(US:NVDA) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-01 23:30Market Overview - On August 1, U.S. stock markets closed down significantly due to the impact of U.S. tariff policies and disappointing July employment data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 542.4 points (1.23%) [1] - The S&P 500 index recorded its largest single-day drop since May, down 1.60%, while the Nasdaq index fell 2.24%, marking its largest decline since April [1] - The total market capitalization of U.S. stocks evaporated by over $1 trillion [1] Employment Data - The U.S. Labor Department reported that non-farm payrolls increased by only 73,000 in July, significantly below expectations, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.2% [8] - Revisions to previous months' data showed a drastic downward adjustment, with May's non-farm payrolls revised from 144,000 to just 19,000, and June's from 147,000 to 14,000 [8] - Experts indicate that uncertainty from tariff policies is leading to increased caution among U.S. businesses, contributing to a rapid deterioration in the labor market [9] Federal Reserve Outlook - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September surged from 37.7% to 75.5% following the employment data release [2] - The VIX index, a measure of market volatility, spiked above 29, indicating heightened market anxiety [2] - Economists warn that the combination of chaotic tariff policies, immigration restrictions, and federal layoffs could further suppress U.S. economic growth, with signs pointing to a rapid slowdown in the labor market [9] Sector Performance - Major technology stocks experienced declines, with Amazon dropping over 8%, Meta down over 3%, and other tech giants like Apple and Nvidia falling more than 2% [4] - Cryptocurrency and computer hardware sectors also saw significant losses, with Coinbase plummeting over 16% [4] - Conversely, sectors such as weight loss drugs and precious metals performed well, with gold resources rising nearly 17% [4] Federal Reserve Personnel Changes - Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced her resignation effective August 8, allowing President Trump to make new appointments to the Fed board ahead of schedule [12][14] - Trump criticized Fed Chairman Jerome Powell for not cutting rates and suggested that the Fed board should take control if Powell continues to resist [11][14]