Stock Futures Slide, Crypto Hype Pauses: Moody's Bearish China Outlook Sparks Risk Off
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Stock futures are down in premarket trading amid a risk-off sentiment triggered by Moody's downgrade of China's credit outlook. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is up, while Bitcoin (BTC) and SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) see minor losses. US-listed Chinese stocks, including PDD, BIDU, TME, JD, and BABA, are down. GitLab (GTLB) and The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) are up on positive earnings and raised guidance, respectively. Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) is down due to a game trailer leak.
December 05, 2023 | 1:39 pm
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GitLab Inc. shares surge 13% after reporting quarterly results that exceeded expectations.
GTLB's significant premarket increase is a direct result of positive investor reaction to its earnings report.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The J.M. Smucker Company's stock is up 3.2% as the company raises its profit guidance.
SJM's stock price is positively impacted by the company's increased profit guidance, signaling stronger financial performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
TLT is up 0.7% in premarket trading, indicating a flight to safety among investors following Moody's bearish outlook on China.
The rise in TLT is a direct response to the increased demand for safe-haven assets amid concerns over China's economic outlook.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. is down by 1.2% in premarket trading, reflecting investor concerns over China's economic outlook.
BABA's stock is declining due to the bearish sentiment on Chinese equities following Moody's report.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Baidu Inc. sees a 1.9% drop in premarket trading, influenced by the bearish sentiment on Chinese equities.
BIDU's premarket decline is tied to the broader market's negative reaction to the credit outlook downgrade for China.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Bitcoin sees a pause in its rally with minor losses in response to the risk-off sentiment.
Bitcoin's minor losses are likely due to investors' reduced appetite for riskier assets in light of the negative news on China's economy.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
SPDR Gold Trust records minor losses as investors turn cautious following the Moody's report on China.
GLD's slight decline reflects the broader risk-off sentiment, despite gold typically being a safe-haven asset.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
JD.com Inc. experiences a 1.8% decline in premarket trading in line with the downward trend of US-listed Chinese stocks.
The negative sentiment from Moody's outlook on China is causing a selloff in Chinese stocks, including JD.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
PDD Holdings Inc. is down by 2.3% in premarket trading due to the negative sentiment surrounding Chinese stocks.
The decline in PDD's stock price is a reaction to Moody's negative outlook on China, affecting investor sentiment towards Chinese companies.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Tencent Music Entertainment Group's stock is down 1.9%, affected by the negative news regarding China's economic risks.
TME's stock price is impacted by the risk-off sentiment following Moody's downgrade of China's credit outlook.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. sees a 3.5% decline after a leak of the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, despite confirming a 2025 launch.
TTWO's stock is likely to be negatively affected in the short term due to the unexpected leak, which could impact investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80