Stocks Dip on Ukraine Jitters; Bitcoin at $97,000: Markets Wrap

Published On Nov 21, 2024, 3:35 AM

European stocks and US futures have declined due to geopolitical concerns over the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis, particularly following reports of missile launches by Russia. Nvidia Corp. disappointed investors with a revenue forecast, negatively impacting tech shares. In contrast, Bitcoin surged to nearly $100,000, driven by discussions around potential cryptocurrency policy under President-elect Donald Trump. Amidst this environment, commodity prices for oil and gold have risen due to heightened market fears.

Stock Forecasts

Given the geopolitical tensions and the cautious outlook from Nvidia, which has previously been a strong indicator of tech sector strength, we may continue to see pressure on tech stocks. Additionally, the broader market may be influenced by rising concerns fueling volatility.

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Nvidia's stock slid on Wednesday despite issuing an optimistic sales forecast for the AI giant's fourth quarter amid the ongoing surge in demand for chips that enable generative AI.

The moves follow a mixed day on Wall Street.

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