Overview
- U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday, with the Dow down about 1.2% as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed below their 50-day moving averages and the VIX jumped.
- AI and chip names led declines ahead of Nvidia’s results due Wednesday, with Nvidia shares slipping roughly 2% as investors question rich valuations tied to the AI trade.
- Traders await the long-delayed September payrolls report this week following the shutdown, alongside major retailer earnings that could clarify consumer strength.
- Bitcoin sank to just below $92,000 and crypto-linked stocks weakened, reflecting a broader risk-off tone across speculative assets.
- Benchmark Treasury yields ticked lower, while European markets softened and London’s FTSE 100 eased as financials fell even as WPP rose on reported takeover interest.