Soochow Securities·2025-11-03 13:04Market Performance - The Nasdaq 100 Index experienced a "volatile upward" trend in October, with a cumulative increase of 4.77% and a total trading volume of approximately $57.071 billion[10] - The index's PE-TTM as of October 31, 2025, was 36.95, placing it at the 93.2% historical percentile since 2011, indicating a relatively high valuation level[15] - The risk level of the Nasdaq 100 Index was recorded at 92.57, suggesting a heated market sentiment, while the short-term volatility risk remains significant[18] Macro and Policy Factors - The U.S. government shutdown created a data vacuum, exacerbating market volatility and uncertainty, while lower-than-expected CPI data raised interest rate cut expectations[20] - Trump's threat to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods negatively impacted market sentiment, leading to a 3.56% drop in the index on October 10[30] - The Federal Reserve's rate cut on October 29 was accompanied by hawkish signals, which dampened growth stock sentiment despite the cut being anticipated[31] Industry Dynamics - Major tech companies reported mixed earnings, with Nvidia's market cap surpassing $5 trillion, while concerns over capital expenditures affected stocks like Meta and Microsoft[36] - Tesla's Q3 earnings exceeded expectations, but its AI valuation remains contingent on the successful commercialization of new services like Robotaxi[38] - Amazon's AWS revenue grew to $33 billion, marking the largest increase since 2022, driven by strong AI demand[45] Future Outlook - The Nasdaq 100 Index is expected to continue a volatile upward trend in November, influenced by macroeconomic conditions and policy expectations[46] - Key events to watch include the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on tariff legality and upcoming earnings reports from major tech firms like AMD[50] - The market's focus will shift towards the efficiency of AI investments and the potential for earnings growth amid economic uncertainties[53]