Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-11-21 17:17Group 1 - Goldman Sachs partner Tony Pasquariello indicates signs of a bullish "surrender" in the U.S. stock market, suggesting a new phase in the AI cycle, with skepticism about the sustainability of capital expenditures and future returns from large cloud service providers [1][3] - Despite a recent drop in the S&P 500 index, which fell nearly 1.6% and lost over $2 trillion in market capitalization, Pasquariello maintains a positive long-term outlook, expecting the index to close above current levels by the end of 2025, although he has lowered expectations for next year's performance [1][7] - The S&P 500 has seen a cumulative decline of about 4% since November began, potentially marking the worst November performance since 2008 [1][3] Group 2 - New York Fed President John Williams signals a dovish stance, suggesting that there is room for further interest rate cuts as the labor market cools, which has increased market expectations for a 25 basis point cut in December from about 30% to 56% [2][5] - Williams' comments are significant as he is a key voting member of the FOMC, and his stance could influence the direction of the December rate decision [2][5] Group 3 - The market is experiencing significant risk transfer, with investors eager to lock in year-to-date gains, leading to increased selling pressure despite Nvidia's strong earnings report [3][6] - The focus of AI narratives is shifting towards Google's Gemini-3 model, which is seen as a disruptive breakthrough, potentially reshaping the AI investment landscape and increasing uncertainty around capital expenditures and returns [3][6] Group 4 - Employment data presents a mixed picture, with a three-month average job growth deemed "decent," but a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.44% raises concerns, indicating a shift in the Fed's previously smooth path towards rate cuts [4][6] - The recent hawkish comments from Fed officials have reignited policy uncertainty, with some suggesting reluctance to cut rates in December [4][5] Group 5 - The current market volatility is attributed to a combination of factors, including the Fed's unexpected hawkish turn, internal divisions within the AI sector, and significant sell-offs in the cryptocurrency market, leading to a structural decline in the market [6][7] - Retail investor behavior has shifted from buying to selling, indicating a change in risk appetite, particularly affecting unprofitable tech and AI-related stocks [6][7] Group 6 - Despite increased market volatility, Pasquariello believes the primary upward trend in the stock market remains intact, with expectations of economic acceleration and improved liquidity [7] - The S&P 500 futures may further decline to the 6500 level, but the fundamental value logic of AI technology remains unchanged, with long-term winners likely to be labor-intensive companies that achieve profit expansion through automation [7]