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Market Overview - European stock markets and US futures are lacking direction as investors await political developments on both sides of the Atlantic [1] - Gold prices retreated after approaching $4000 per ounce, following a historical high of $3977 [1] - The S&P 500 index futures slightly declined after reaching a record high on Monday, driven by a surge in technology stocks due to AI spending [1] - The Stoxx 600 index remained largely flat, while the French CAC40 index reversed early losses amid political turmoil in France [1] Political and Economic Factors - Concerns over a US government shutdown and a political crisis in France have led investors to seek alternative assets like gold and Bitcoin, both of which reached new highs [1] - The resignation of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has prompted President Emmanuel Macron to make last-ditch efforts to stabilize the government [1] Sector-Specific Developments - Truck manufacturers such as Volvo AB and Daimler Truck Holding AG saw stock price declines due to President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on medium and heavy trucks next month [1] - A series of AI-related transactions among chip manufacturers have driven stock prices up, raising concerns about a potential "speculative bubble" reminiscent of the late 1990s internet bubble [1] Investment Insights - Michael Brown, a senior research strategist at Pepperstone Group Ltd., believes concerns about a tech bubble are "overblown," citing that the valuations of the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants are in line with their five-year averages [1] - The overall market's "path of least resistance" appears to be upward, supported by strong corporate earnings growth, robust economic resilience, and an increasingly accommodative monetary policy environment [1] - Recent significant deals in the data center sector, including a major transaction by Advanced Micro Devices, highlight the ongoing demand for computing power driven by tools like ChatGPT [1]