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US Equities Extend Losses as Trade Tensions and Nvidia Earnings Loom

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    Posted by John Deo Feb 26 - Filed in General - #financialmodelingprep  - 27 views

    US stocks declined for the third straight session on Monday, marking the longest losing streak of 2024 for the S&P 500. Investor sentiment remained fragile due to Trump’s renewed tariff threats, uncertainty ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, and concerns over China’s economic outlook.

    Key Market Movers

    \ud83d\udcc9 US Equities Under Pressure

    • The S&P 500’s three-day losing streak highlights growing investor caution.
    • Chinese stocks listed in the US initially dropped on concerns over new White House restrictions but rebounded in Tuesday’s premarket trade.

    \u26a0\ufe0f Trump’s Tariff Threats on Canada & Mexico

    • Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico will begin on March 4.
    • Urged Mexico to impose tariffs on Chinese imports, adding further trade uncertainty.

    \ud83d\udcc8 Nvidia Earnings in Focus

    • Investors await Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) earnings as a key test for AI-driven market optimism.
    • Tech sector volatility remains high as global markets react to AI trends.

    China’s Internet Sector: UBS Remains Bullish

    Despite short-term concerns, UBS strategists maintain a positive outlook on China’s internet sector, citing:
    \u2714 Strong fundamentals and AI innovation progress
    \u2714 President Xi Jinping’s tech push
    \u2714 Solid earnings reports from major Chinese firms

    UBS believes that markets will refocus on fundamentals, supporting a broader equity rally.

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    With trade tensions rising and AI market trends evolving, investors should watch Nvidia’s earnings closely for signals on tech sector momentum in the coming weeks.