Global Markets Plunge: Crypto, Stocks Tumble as Japan Sees Largest Drop Since 'Black Monday'
August 5, 2024The 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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The New York Times • Aug 5, 2024
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