“恐慌指数”创年内新低！美股完美收官背后，华尔街警示风险

Group 1 - The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), known as Wall Street's "fear gauge," is expected to end 2025 at its lowest annual level, following a volatile period that saw it reach its highest point since 2020 [1] - The VIX closed at 14 on Tuesday, marking its lowest closing level since December 2024, and is poised to close within 2% of its calendar year low for the first time since its inception in 1990 [1] - The S&P 500 index reached its 38th record high of the year on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experiencing consecutive gains [1] Group 2 - Historical trading patterns suggest that large-cap benchmark indices may end 2025 in record territory, despite the Nasdaq Composite remaining below its October peak [2] - Recent stock market rebounds, particularly in financial and materials sectors, are viewed positively by investors, with expectations for the S&P 500 to rise another 10% in 2026 [2] - Positive sentiment around AI has emerged, with expectations that government spending will support the economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections [2] Group 3 - The outlook for next year appears optimistic, with consumer spending continuing despite a weak labor market, and the Federal Reserve raising its GDP growth forecast for 2026 [3] - However, faster economic growth may exert upward pressure on inflation, potentially leading the Federal Reserve to slow down interest rate cuts, which could diverge from Wall Street's expectations [4] Group 4 - Investor sentiment indicators suggest that confidence may be nearing complacency, with the Bank of America Bull & Bear Indicator rising from 7.9 to 8.5, which could trigger a contrarian "sell" signal [4] - The recent performance of AI-related stocks has shown divergence, with more stocks outside the tech and semiconductor sectors benefiting from AI investments [5] - The competition among major tech companies, particularly the "Magnificent Seven," is intensifying due to AI advancements, which may pose challenges for indices like the S&P 500 [5]