21世纪经济报道·2025-11-18 15:30Market Overview - The US stock market opened lower on November 18, with the Dow Jones down 1.01%, Nasdaq down 1.26%, and S&P 500 down 0.85% [1] - The technology sector saw a significant decline, with major semiconductor stocks like Micron Technology dropping over 5% and TSMC down over 2% [3] Technology Sector Performance - The "Magnificent Seven" index of major tech stocks fell nearly 2%, with Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook all declining over 2% [3] - Specific stock performances included Apple down 0.15%, Amazon down 2.41%, and Nvidia down 2.55% [4] Chinese Stocks - Chinese stocks also faced declines, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index down 1.15%. Notable drops included JinkoSolar down over 7% and Daqo New Energy down over 6% [4][5] Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency market experienced significant losses, with Bitcoin dropping below $90,000 and Ethereum down over 2%. Over the past 24 hours, more than 170,000 traders were liquidated, totaling $800 million [5][6] Market Sentiment and Economic Factors - Recent weakness in the US stock market, particularly in tech stocks, is attributed to investor concerns over high valuations of AI stocks, tightening liquidity, and delayed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The probability of a rate cut in December has fallen to 48.6% [6][7] - Analysts warn of extreme overvaluation in many asset prices, suggesting that investors should allocate about 20% of their portfolios to cash to mitigate risks of significant market corrections [7] Upcoming Events - Nvidia is set to release its third-quarter earnings report after the market closes on November 19, which could influence market sentiment depending on the results [7]