Global markets rallied on Thursday after Nvidia reported strong earnings and a bullish forecast, easing concerns about a potential bubble in the artificial intelligence sector that had weighed on stocks in recent weeks.
Nvidia shares jumped 5% in post-market trading, lifting other AI-related stocks and boosting investor confidence. Futures on the S&P 500 rose 1.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.7%.
Alphabet also surged after positive early reviews for its latest Gemini AI model, adding momentum to the tech rebound. Asian markets followed the rally, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 gaining 3.2% and South Korea’s Kospi up 2.6%. Bitcoin traded above $92,000.
Analysts said Nvidia’s results helped break a streak of market losses driven by worries over stretched valuations in tech. “Relief is probably the word,” said Matthew Haupt of Wilson Asset Management.
Rate Cut Expectations Fade
The rally comes as investors adjust expectations for U.S. interest rates. Hopes for a December rate cut faded after the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not publish an October jobs report due to a data blackout. Traders now expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%–4%.
Minutes from the Fed’s October meeting showed many officials preferred holding rates steady through the end of 2025.
Global Market Moves
Japan’s government bond yields climbed to their highest levels since 2008 ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s upcoming stimulus package.
Meanwhile, Wall Street leaders warned that volatility could persist. Goldman Sachs President John Waldron said markets may still face more downside pressure.
Still, Nvidia’s upbeat forecast, projecting $65 billion in sales for the current quarter, helped stabilize sentiment after a broad sell-off in tech stocks.
Market Snapshot
Stocks:
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S&P 500 futures: +1.2%
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Japan Topix: +2.3%
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Australia ASX 200: +1%
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Hong Kong Hang Seng: +0.5%
Currencies:
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Euro: $1.1526
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Yen: 157.30 per dollar
Crypto:
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Bitcoin: $92,477
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Ether: $3,038
Bonds:
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U.S. 10-year yield: 4.14%
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Japan 10-year yield: 1.80%
Commodities:
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WTI crude: $59.68
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Gold: $4,093.18
