Chipmakers Rally, Nvidia Smashes Records On TSMC Blowout Earnings, Gold Hits All-Time Highs: What's Driving Markets Thursday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The semiconductor sector led a market rally, with Nvidia reaching record highs and TSMC's strong earnings boosting tech sentiment. The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 2.3%. Gold hit new highs despite rising Treasury yields. The U.S. dollar strengthened, and major indices saw mixed performances.
October 17, 2024 | 5:28 pm
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Gold prices, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust, rose 0.5% to new records despite rising Treasury yields.
Gold's price increase, despite rising yields, suggests strong demand for safe-haven assets, potentially driving further short-term gains.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Nvidia reached record highs, trading at $141 per share, driven by a semiconductor rally and strong earnings from TSMC.
Nvidia's stock price surged to record highs due to positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector, fueled by TSMC's strong earnings. This indicates strong investor confidence in Nvidia's growth prospects.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 2.3%, leading sector gains amid a semiconductor rally driven by TSMC's strong earnings.
The ETF's performance reflects the overall positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector, driven by TSMC's earnings, indicating potential short-term gains for semiconductor-related assets.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
TSMC's strong earnings report boosted tech sentiment, contributing to a semiconductor rally and pushing the S&P 500 to new highs.
TSMC's earnings exceeded expectations, positively impacting the semiconductor sector and broader market indices, indicating strong operational performance and market influence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF fell 1.6%, marking its worst session since early August, as Treasury yields rose.
The ETF's decline is directly linked to rising Treasury yields, indicating potential short-term pressure on bond prices.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60