Core Viewpoint - The overnight decline in US stocks has significantly impacted global markets, particularly affecting technology stocks and leading to a drop in the Hang Seng Tech Index by over 3% [1] Market Impact - Major technology stocks experienced substantial losses, with notable declines including Huahong Semiconductor down 4.49% to HKD 74.5, SMIC down 3.95% to HKD 70.6, Alibaba down 3.49% to HKD 149.4, and Tencent down 1.98% to HKD 96.55 [1] Economic Indicators - The US non-farm payrolls for September showed an increase of 119,000 jobs, significantly exceeding expectations [1] - There is increasing division within the Federal Reserve regarding inflation concerns, with three senior officials expressing worries on the same day, complicating the outlook for potential interest rate cuts in December [1] Federal Reserve Commentary - Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester warned that further rate cuts could pose widespread risks to the economy [1] - Fed officials, including Cook, expressed concerns about the increased likelihood of significant declines in asset prices, while Bullard and Goolsbee reiterated their inflation worries [1] AI Market Concerns - Despite Nvidia reporting a 62% year-over-year revenue increase to USD 57.01 billion for Q3 and providing strong guidance for Q4, investor concerns regarding an AI valuation bubble persist [1] - Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, acknowledged the potential for a bubble driven by AI investments but suggested that investors do not need to exit immediately, recommending defensive measures instead [1]
港股异动 | 科技股全线走低 拖累恒科指数跌超3% 降息预期降温叠加AI泡沫担忧冲击美股