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Snowflake (SNOW) fell Thursday as AI-disruption fears and a softer U.S. growth backdrop pressured the software space; the piece notes competition from new AI agents eroding pricing power for legacy SaaS and macro data showing GDP growth at 0.5% in Q4 2025. SNOW traded around $134.49, well below its 20- and 100-day moving averages, with the RSI near oversold, indicating ongoing bearish momentum.
Oracle shares fell about 4% on Thursday as traders rotated into higher-beta names, even as the company rolled out Fusion Agentic Apps across sales, service, HR, finance and supply chain and updated its AI Database and financial-crime tools. The AI agents automate workflows using enterprise data and approvals, with Lucinity expanding Financial Crime capabilities. Updates to the AI Database promise higher availability (Platinum/Diamond tiers) and stronger security (post-quantum cryptography). Looking ahead, June 10, 2026 earnings are expected with EPS around $1.82 and revenue about $19.09B, with ORCL trading near $137 as heavyweight software ETFs influence trading.
South Korea’s KOSPI, which had been the world’s top performer in 2026, plunged about 19% in March after a rally that had seen the index up roughly 50% by February and about 20% for the year to date. The drop came as energy prices surged and heavyweight chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix faced repricing, pushing the market toward bear territory for the month, while the won weakened and energy-import dependence underscored Korea’s economic vulnerability. Despite the March setback, the Kospi remains the strongest major market for 2026 so far, illustrating how quickly sentiment can shift in a volatile cycle.
The S&P 500 fell to fresh 2026 lows with volatile bounces; while more downside looks possible, the index now approaches the 200-day moving average which may trigger a tentative bounce, and equities remain underweight amid geopolitical headwinds, with a potential bullish alignment possible in early April if technical signals cooperate.
Barclays’ equity strategists say ongoing Iran tensions and oil shocks could revive the 2022 playbook, favoring value and commodity‑linked stocks while growth and momentum lag amid volatility. A separate view from BCA Research cautions investors to protect portfolios by trimming equities and seeking gold and inflation‑linked bonds, noting the energy shock could be more disruptive than in 2022 as a sizable portion of global oil/gas supply remains strained; markets remain volatile as oil spikes and shifts in rate expectations unfold.
Stocks in Asia and Europe were set to outperform US benchmarks in February as investors rotated into AI-related equities seen as insulated from disruption risks. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose about 7% in February, Europe’s benchmark up roughly 3.6%, while US indices declined; Nvidia’s earnings tempered broader AI enthusiasm. Treasuries hovered near 4% yields, oil steadied, and gold posted another monthly gain, signaling a shift in global risk appetite toward Asia and Europe.
Billionaire family offices used year-end filings to load up on equities — with Omega Advisors boosting Rocket Companies and Manchester United, Appaloosa expanding Micron, and Duquesne starting Bloom Energy — while Rausing’ Longbow trimmed core tech bets. Crypto exposure included WIT’s Bitcoin ETF and Coinbase moves, and Ray Dalio’s Marino Management shifted heavily into SPDR Gold Trust, underscoring divergent strategies across stocks, crypto, and gold as 2025 closes.
U.S. stock futures fell Sunday after bitcoin’s weekend drop and a gold/silver sell-off that spilt into stocks and oil, with Dow futures about 340 points lower (~0.7%), S&P 500 futures down ~1.2%, and Nasdaq-100 futures ~1.5% lower. Gold and silver turned negative after Friday’s wipeout, crude slid over 4%, and the dollar edged higher as traders weigh Fed policy and await the Warsh nomination alongside a busy slate of tech earnings.
A leading market strategist warns that major indices are very close to a significant correction in the coming weeks, citing exhausted rallies, fading leadership among large-cap tech (the Magnificent 7), and a rotation away from growth into metals and other trends, while longer-term trends remain bullish but vulnerable to a sharp sell-off.
Analysts warn that rising oil prices driven by tensions with Iran and actions in Venezuela could boost inflation and trigger a synchronized selloff in stocks and bonds, especially if Brent climbs toward $80 a barrel, signaling a potential oil shock with broad market and economic implications.
Goldman Sachs' 2026 Outlooks predict sturdy global growth of 2.8%, with the US outperforming, positive equity markets despite potential volatility, and key themes including technological advancements, geopolitical power races, and energy supply dynamics shaping the economic landscape.
Chinese stocks declined due to renewed US-China trade tensions, with the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropping over 2%, while the yuan remained steady and bond futures rose, reflecting investor jitters but also opportunities for buying the dip amid ongoing trade negotiations and economic developments.
Societe Generale strategists suggest increasing stock allocations and reducing cash in portfolios, as the Fed's rate cuts in a non-recessionary environment are expected to boost global equities, with the S&P 500 projected to reach 7,300 by mid-2026, supported by resilient earnings and favorable fiscal dynamics worldwide.
US stocks declined as a bond sell-off caused spillover effects into the equity markets, highlighting increased financial market volatility.
Global equities and the dollar rose following positive economic data and earnings reports, with U.S. retail sales and jobless claims exceeding expectations, boosting investor confidence. Oil prices increased due to Middle East supply concerns, while gold prices declined after upbeat economic signals. Major stock indices hit new highs, supported by strong corporate earnings and stable labor market indicators.