Market Overview - The US stock market opened lower on the first trading day of September, with all three major indices declining, indicating increased caution among investors after the summer holiday [1][3] - Gold prices surged by 1.6% to $3,532 per ounce, reflecting strong market risk aversion amid multiple uncertainties, including trade policy changes and rising long-term Treasury yields [1] Index Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 249.07 points, a decrease of 0.55%, closing at 45,295.81 points [3][4] - The S&P 500 index dropped by 0.69%, closing at 6,415.54 points [3][4] - The Nasdaq Composite Index experienced the largest decline, down 0.82% to 21,279.63 points [3][4] Treasury Yields - US Treasury yields rose, with the 2-year yield increasing by 2 basis points and the 10-year yield rising by 4 basis points [5] - The 10-year US Treasury yield reached 4.27%, while the 30-year yield briefly surpassed 4.97%, creating significant headwinds for the stock market [7] Sector Analysis - The recent market pullback has primarily affected previously leading technology stocks, with Nvidia down approximately 2%, and Amazon and Apple each declining nearly 1% [7] - Investors are choosing to take profits amid weakening economic data and unclear Federal Reserve interest rate paths, as well as high valuations [7] Legal and Policy Uncertainty - A recent court ruling declared many tariffs imposed during the Trump administration as illegal, prompting concerns about potential refunds of billions in tariff revenue, which could worsen the already strained fiscal situation [7] - This legal uncertainty has led investors to reassess the US government's fiscal capacity and policy stability, contributing to a shift of funds into the bond market [7] Seasonal Trends - Historically, September has been a weak month for the S&P 500, with an average decline of 4.2% over the past five years and over 2% in the last decade [8] - Despite a strong performance in August, where the S&P 500 reached five historical highs, the optimism did not fully carry into September [8] Employment Data and Fed Policy - Investors are closely watching the upcoming non-farm payroll report for August, which will assess the resilience of the US labor market and may influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions [9] - Current market expectations suggest a 90% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September [11][12] Commodity Outlook - Most institutions remain bullish on gold, with forecasts suggesting prices could reach $3,600 per ounce by the end of next year [15] - In contrast, the outlook for oil prices appears limited, with expectations that OPEC+ will maintain current production levels amid concerns of oversupply [15]
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