Global Markets Plunge: Crypto, Stocks Tumble as Japan Sees Largest Drop Since 'Black Monday'

August 6, 2024
Global Markets Plunge: Crypto, Stocks Tumble as Japan Sees Largest Drop Since 'Black Monday'
  • The cryptocurrency market is facing a significant sell-off, driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment that is dampening investor sentiment.

  • In tandem with the crypto downturn, US stock futures have also declined, with the Dow Jones futures dropping by nearly 384 points, or 0.96%, while Nasdaq-100 futures fell by 2.5%.

  • Adding to the global market woes, Japan's Nikkei Stock Average experienced its largest single-day percentage drop since the infamous 'Black Monday' crash in 1987, plummeting by 12.4%.

  • Despite the broader market decline, the HSBC India Services Business Activity Index reported a robust reading of 60.3 in July, indicating continued expansion in business activity for the thirty-sixth consecutive month.

  • Concerns regarding potential delays in Nvidia's Blackwell artificial intelligence chips have been deemed overstated by analysts, who believe such delays are unlikely to significantly impact revenue or demand.

  • Analysts also suggest that if Nvidia manages the situation effectively, any short-term stock impact from the Blackwell delay may not hinder long-term growth, as demand remains strong.

  • Clemens Fuest, head of the Ifo Institute, stated that recent stock market declines are overdue corrections, which can be stabilizing rather than indicative of a crisis.

  • Market corrections are a common occurrence, and the current situation may simply be a normal adjustment following a period of high gains driven by technology stocks and AI investments.

  • In the midst of this volatility, CryptoKaleo views the current market conditions as a solid buying opportunity, advocating for a measured accumulation strategy.

  • Volatility control funds have significant capacity to adjust their equity exposures, which could lead to further selling pressure in the market.

  • Despite 78% of companies surpassing second-quarter profit forecasts, only 59% exceeded revenue expectations, raising concerns about the sustainability of corporate earnings.

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Nvidia Shares Tumble After Reports of a Chip Delay

The New York Times • Aug 5, 2024

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