| IBOVESPA -0,37% (187.600,00) | DOLAR 0,00% (5,16) | S&P 500 0,09% (655,83) | Dow 30 -0,45% (464,26) | Nasdaq 1,36% (86,66) | Bitcoin 0,30% (67.490,00) | Ethereum -0,49% (2.060,00) | Cboe 3,33% (289,95) | Russell 2000 -0,33% (249,71) | FTSE 100 1,15% (192,24) | DAX PERFORMANCE-INDEX -0,83% (42,42) | CAC 40 0,10% (48,23) | Nikkei 225 0,00% (1,36) | SSE Composite Index -0,79% (1,27) | Shenzhen Component -0,69% (1,45) | KOSPI Composite Index -2,35% (4.260,00) | TA-125 2,44% (11.080,00) |
The S&P 500 rose 0.74%, closing at 5,525.21 points, and the Nasdaq advanced 1.26%, despite economic uncertainties caused by U.S. tariffs. Tesla rose nearly 10%, and other major tech stocks like Nvidia and Meta also posted significant gains.
The index fell 0.8%, with the Nasdaq down 1.2%, as investors prepare for earnings reports from more than 180 S&P 500 companies, including Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.
The semiconductor manufacturer reported earnings and revenue above expectations, with shares rising more than 8% in pre-market trading after the announcement.
After President Trump imposed 10% tariffs on April 2, global markets lost over $5 trillion in market value, with significant pressure on stocks and U.S. Treasury bonds.
The index rose more than 9% in a single day, boosted by Trump's announcement of a 90-day suspension of tariffs, with record trading volume in 18 years.
The company beat first-quarter estimates and raised its earnings forecast for the year, driven by sales of smoke-free tobacco products.
Southwest announced capacity cuts for 2025 and downgraded its profit projections, while American Airlines also withdrew its forecasts due to economic instability.
Highlights include U.S. GDP, core PCE price index, ISM and PMI data, as well as meetings from the Bank of Japan and Bank of Thailand.
Gold surged amid uncertainty caused by U.S. tariff policies and global tensions, consolidating its role as a safe haven for investors.
The S&P 500 fell 1.5% for the month, the Dow Jones dropped 4.5%, while the Nasdaq posted a slight gain. The index briefly entered a bear market on April 7 but partially recovered.
Bitcoin rose 1.10% to around $94,800 and Ethereum advanced 0.80% to $1,806, with greater liquidity returning to smaller-cap projects, reflecting growing optimism after the weekend.
In his first public appearance, Atkins advocated for clear and adequate regulatory rules for crypto assets, highlighting that innovation was harmed by previous regulatory uncertainty and that there is room to advance within existing regulations.
Despite the correction, Bitcoin remains above $93,000 and the market fear and greed index fell from 72 to 60, indicating investor caution, while altcoins like Solana and XRP continue to stand out.
With geopolitical tensions, events like the Paris Blockchain Week, and favorable technical signals for Bitcoin, the month is being pointed out as a rare window for significant gains, with BTC possibly reaching $100,000 before June.
The crypto market shows strong growth and institutional adoption, with Bitcoin maintaining leadership and altcoins like XRP and BNB showing appreciation potential, while stablecoins like Tether guarantee stability.
Solana is seen as one of the highlighted altcoins, thanks to its speed and low fees, as well as support from major institutions, reinforcing its role in Web3 and NFT applications.
Growing institutional adoption strengthens XRP's fundamentals, which also shows technical signals of possible strong short-term appreciation.
The improvement in sentiment is linked to the reduction in trade tensions and the entry of institutional investors, along with technical support in major cryptocurrencies.
Significant purchases, such as the $555 million acquisition by a strategic fund, reinforce market confidence and help maintain BTC price stability.
Chainlink strengthens its role as a reliable oracle for off-chain data, while Cardano maintains its focus on scalability and decentralization, attracting investor attention.
