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US Tech forecast: the index slightly corrected after reaching a new all-time high

Posted on: Oct 11 2025

The US Tech index rally continues, with the benchmark hitting a new all-time high ahead of US labour market data. The US Tech forecast for the coming week is positive.

US Tech forecast: key trading points

  • Recent data: the yield on 30-year US Treasury bonds reached 4.734% at the latest auction
  • Market impact: for the technology sector, this development has a negative effect

US Tech fundamental analysis

The yield on 30-year US Treasury bonds rose to 4.734%, up from 4.651% at the previous auction. The increase indicates that investors are demanding higher compensation for holding long-term securities, reflecting expectations of prolonged high interest rates or elevated inflation risks. A rise in long-term yields is typically viewed as a sign of tighter financial conditions.

US 30-year bond yield: https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/30-year-bond-yield

This means the cost of capital is rising, while the relative attractiveness of equities versus bonds is declining, especially amid uncertainty about future monetary policy. Higher yields may also signal reduced demand for government debt, adding to financial market volatility. Overall, this creates a moderately negative backdrop for the US stock market, as higher yields increase the appeal of risk-free assets and reduce the present valuation of companies’ future profits.

US Tech technical analysis

The technology sector, represented by the US Tech index, is particularly sensitive to movements in long-term rates. Companies in this sector tend to have high valuation multiples and rely on future earnings, making them vulnerable when discount rates increase. Rising rates also raise financing costs for innovative and capital-intensive projects. Consequently, the rise in 30-year bond yields, especially near multi-year highs, may reduce investor appetite for tech stocks and trigger a mild correction in the US Tech index.

US Tech technical analysis for 10 October 2025

The US Tech index has hit a new all-time high, forming a resistance level at 25,173.0 and a new support area at 24,795.0. The uptrend will likely be medium-term, with the nearest upside target at 25,380.0.

The following scenarios are considered for the US Tech price forecast:

  • Pessimistic US Tech scenario: a breakout below the 24,795.0 support level could push the index to 24,215.0
  • Optimistic US Tech scenario: a breakout above the 25,173.0 resistance level could drive the index to 25,380.0

Summary

The US Tech index continues to set new all-time highs. The rise in 30-year Treasury yields reflects expectations of sustained high interest rates, which exerts pressure on equities, particularly in the technology sector. The index may experience short-term declines or consolidation due to higher capital costs and reduced risk appetite. Upcoming US labour market data, expected later today, could influence further dynamics. The next upside target could be at 25,380.0.

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US 30 forecast: the index hit a new all-time high and entered a correction

Posted on: Oct 09 2025

After reaching a new all-time high, the US 30 index has begun to decline, although the overall trend remains upward. The US 30 forecast for today is positive.

US 30 forecast: key trading points

  • Recent data: US services PMI (preliminary) came in at 54.2 in September
  • Market impact: the data has a moderately positive effect on the stock market

US 30 fundamental analysis

The US services PMI for October 2025 stood at 54.2, slightly above the forecast of 53.9 but marginally below the previous reading of 54.5. A PMI reading above 50.0 indicates an expansion in business activity in the service sector, which remains the primary driver of the US economy. A stronger-than-expected reading signals steady demand and positive sentiment among businesses, supporting expectations of moderate economic growth without signs of overheating. For the equity market, such data is generally viewed positively, as it confirms the resilience of corporate earnings and overall economic activity.

However, the slight decline compared to the previous month may be interpreted as a sign that the economy is gradually stabilising after a phase of robust expansion. This reduces overheating concerns but may also temper excessive investor optimism. For the US 30 index, the PMI results are moderately positive.

US services PMI: https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/services-pmi

US 30 technical analysis

The US 30 index continues to move in an uptrend and has recently reached a new all-time high. Resistance has formed at 47,085.0, while support lies at 45,825.0. The persistent volatility indicates instability in the current dynamics, with near-term upside potential remaining capped.

The US 30 price forecast considers the following scenarios:

  • Pessimistic US 30 scenario: a breakout below the 45,825.0 support level could push the index down to 44,925.0
  • Optimistic US 30 scenario: a breakout above the 47,085.0 resistance level could drive the index up to 47,880.0
US 30 technical analysis for 8 October 2025

Summary

The stronger-than-expected US services PMI data reflects the healthy condition of the service sector, which benefits companies focused on domestic demand, including industrial, financial, and transportation firms. Meanwhile, the slight decrease from the previous reading indicates a balance between growth and stability, which may support steady US 30 performance without sharp fluctuations. The next upside target for the index could be at 47,880.0.

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Dancing away from the brink into quarter end.

Posted on: Sep 30 2025

Markets buoyed by lack of volatility contagion last week, shrug off US government shutdown risks.

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The Week Ahead in Macro Event Risks

I actually had this one ready on Friday and forgot to post - lots of data up this week and note the LDP leadership election in Japan which will determine who becomes the country’s next prime minister.

Today’s Links

FT Alphaville is on fire recently with some great links, including on on the sad End of Thinking as the modern world’s distractions, or something at least, is making the average person less able to think, according to widespread evidence. Another Substack FTAlphaville links to looks at “How concentrated ownership and automated manipulation reshape democracy.

FTAlphaville also with a good dose of history on the rising impact of quants on the market as it discusses how the increasingly overlapping impacts of quant-driven hedge funds and prop-trading outfits have led to “quant quivers” and “garbage rallies” and could be leading us toward some “quant quake” if intertwining and highly correlated strategies implode simultaneously.

Luke Gromen of FFTT was a guest on the MacroVoices podcast discussing geopolitics, tariffs, the US fiscal situation and whether we are nearing a crisis points and much more. Always makes critical observations and has been spot on about gold.

It looks like Electronic Arts, the S&P 500’s top gainer on Friday with a nearly 15% one-day advance, may be taken private by a group of investors that include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Other listed companies in the gaming industry also mentioned in this article.

Chart of the Day - Nike (NKE)

Nike is the largest company reporting earnings this week - tomorrow after the market close. The company suffered an ugly markdown of its share price on a struggling business model under its prior CEO (replaced late last year) that pivoted excessively on a direct-to-consumer model, relying far less on third party wholesalers and retailers. Nike was also hit hard early this year by the US tariffs, as its production is in China and Southeast Asia. The last earnings report in late June engineered a huge jump in the share price as the CEO suggested the worst is behind for the company. A big test in the market’s confidence on this earnings report tomorrow. I somehow doubt that these shoes are contributing to the Nike’s near-term prospects, although I am the last person to notice what is in style. As well, Nike is collaborating with Kim Kardashian on a line of “activewear” products for women that launched last week - there could be guidance on the level of interest there. Technically, the stock just edged below the 200-day moving average, having not come anywhere near closing the gap since the prior quarter’s earnings.

Source: Bloomberg

And here is a 5-year chart of Nike for perspective.

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