DowJones INTRADAY broader concern over global trade headwindsWall Street 30TRADENATION:US30TradeNationTrade Tensions: US-China, US-Europe Trump and Xi May Speak This Week: The call—if it happens—comes amid rising tensions over critical mineral exports, crucial for electronics and clean tech. Market Implication: Ongoing uncertainty in US-China trade could pressure tech, EVs, and semiconductors, which rely on these materials. Watch for volatility in those sectors. Europe Talks Stalling: Trade negotiations with Europe are also breaking down, with new tariff threats emerging. Trading Angle: Defensive positioning in multinationals and exporters may be prudent. Currency pairs like EUR/USD could see movement on headline risk. Corporate Layoffs: Disney, Microsoft Disney & Microsoft Cut Jobs: Hundreds of layoffs in media and tech highlight continued weakness in entertainment and enterprise software demand. Trading Relevance: Signals profit-margin pressure and shifting labor costs. Potential bearish signal for media ETFs and tech sector if layoff trend broadens. China E-Commerce Firms Shift to Europe Strategic Pivot: Chinese platforms are diversifying away from US markets due to tariffs and restrictions. Market Watch: Could benefit European retail and logistics stocks. May also impact Chinese ADRs traded in the U.S. Elon Musk’s xAI Debt Sale $5B Debt Offering: Musk is raising capital for his AI venture, xAI Corp., while stepping back from politics. Investor Focus: Watch Tesla and other Musk-related equities for capital allocation impacts. The move could dilute attention and increase risk premiums on his companies. Harvard Legal Battle Free Speech Lawsuit: Harvard pushes back on a Trump-era funding freeze. Trading Impact: Limited direct effect, but feeds into broader political noise. May influence education sector stocks or legal/regulatory sentiment. Wall Street Trade Idea (Nomura) Strategy: Short S&P 500 on Trump trade threats, cover 5 days later → yielded 12% since February. Application: Suggests short-term tactical trades can exploit volatility driven by political rhetoric. Useful for active traders focused on news-driven momentum. Market Outlook Futures Lower Today: Reflects broader concern over global trade headwinds. Key Sectors to Watch: Tech (semis, EVs), Media, Chinese ADRs, European exporters, and AI-related plays. Key Support and Resistance Levels Resistance Level 1: 42920 Resistance Level 2: 43300 Resistance Level 3: 43620 Support Level 1: 41470 Support Level 2: 41160 Support Level 3: 40890 This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. Opinions, estimates and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change without notice. This communication has been prepared based upon information, including market prices, data and other information, believed to be reliable; however, Trade Nation does not warrant its completeness or accuracy. All market prices and market data contained in or attached to this communication are indicative and subject to change without notice.