MRKT Matrix Nasdaq Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak
Nov 14, 2025
The Nasdaq rebounds as tech stocks like NVIDIA and Tesla recover from a slump. Rising volatility is tied to hefty AI valuations and uncertainty around the Fed's December policy. Consumers are tightening spending, with Gen Z cutting back ahead of the holidays. Walmart faces leadership change, emphasizing a shift towards tech and AI. Upcoming NVIDIA earnings could be pivotal for tech sentiment, while concerns about an AI bubble lead to discussions on who will finance this technological shift, pointing to retirees.
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Tech Bounce Amid Elevated Volatility
- The Nasdaq rebounded as big tech like NVIDIA and Tesla recovered, ending a three-day losing streak.
- Volatility stays high due to AI valuation worries, tech debt, and uncertainty over a December Fed cut.
Data Gaps Complicate Fed Timing
- The government shutdown delayed major economic reports, restarting releases now that it's over.
- Missing data like October CPI may never return, complicating Fed and market decisions before December.
Fed Split Raises December Uncertainty
- Fed officials are publicly divided on whether to cut rates in December, making the decision less certain.
- Some worry a cut could reignite inflation if cooling in the job market reflects structural changes, not weak demand.