Wall Street Tumbles, Yen Surges, Oil Sinks Below $70, VIX Spikes As Traders Brace For Volatile Month: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The first trading session of September saw a significant selloff in risk assets, with major indices and tech stocks dropping sharply. The VIX surged, indicating increased market anxiety. The yen strengthened, while oil prices fell below $70. Treasury yields dropped amid weak U.S. manufacturing data, and several major tech stocks experienced substantial declines.

September 03, 2024 | 6:01 pm
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) rose 1.2% as Treasury yields fell, driven by weak U.S. manufacturing data and speculation of potential Fed rate cuts.
TLT benefits from falling Treasury yields, which are influenced by weak economic data and potential rate cuts, making it attractive to investors seeking stability.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) outperformed, rising 1% as investors sought safety in consumer staples amid market volatility.
XLP's rise indicates a shift towards safer, defensive sectors like consumer staples amid broader market volatility.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Boeing Company (BA) tumbled almost 8% after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock to an Underweight rating and slashed its price target.
BA's sharp decline is due to a downgrade by Wells Fargo, which negatively impacts investor sentiment and future price expectations.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Intel Corp. (INTC) fell 7.5% amid news of a potential removal from the Dow Jones index, contributing to its significant decline.
INTC's decline is driven by potential index removal, which could lead to reduced demand from index funds and increased selling pressure.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) sunk 2.6% as small-cap stocks experienced a sharp decline amid market volatility.
IWM's decline is due to a selloff in small-cap stocks, which are more sensitive to market volatility and economic uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) declined 2.3% as part of the broader market selloff, indicating investor caution in tech-heavy assets.
MAGS, tracking major tech stocks, fell 2.3% as tech stocks were hit hard. This reflects broader market anxiety and a shift away from riskier assets.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) plummeted 7.6%, marking its worst one-day drop since April, amid a broader tech selloff and market volatility.
NVDA's significant drop is part of a broader tech selloff, reflecting investor concerns over high valuations and market volatility.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Invesco QQQ Trust Series (QQQ) tumbled 2.4% as tech stocks faced significant pressure, leading to its worst one-day drop since August.
QQQ's decline is driven by a significant selloff in tech stocks, reflecting broader market concerns and volatility.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fell 1.5% as the S&P 500 index dropped amid a broad market selloff and increased volatility.
SPY's decline reflects the overall market selloff and increased volatility, impacting investor confidence in broad market exposure.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) tumbled 3.5% as tech stocks were hit hard by the market selloff.
XLK's decline is driven by a broad selloff in tech stocks, reflecting investor concerns over high valuations and market volatility.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75