Stock Market Mania: Global Indices Break Records on AI & Stimulus

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U.S. markets mixed: On Oct. 30 the Nasdaq Composite fell ~1.6%, the S&P 500 ~1.0%, and the Dow Jones ~0.2% ^[1], as investors digested big tech earnings. Meta plunged ~11% and Microsoft ~3%, while Alphabet (Google) rose ~2.5% to a record high after reporting >$100 billion revenue ^[2]. Apple ticked up slightly and Amazon surged ~13% in after-hours on blowout earnings ^[3]. Friday’s pre-market futures pointed up (Nasdaq +1.1%, S&P +0.6%) after Amazon and Apple again topped forecasts ^[4].
European stocks at new highs: The pan-European STOXX 600 hit record levels (up ~0.5% in early Oct.) ^[5], with Germany’s DAX leading (~+1.3%). Britain’s FTSE 100 likewise set all-time closes (reaching ~9,594 on Oct 23 and ~9,697 on Oct 28) ^[6] ^[7]. Financials and energy powered much of the gain: HSBC jumped 4.6% (to six-month highs) after raising its outlook ^[8], and oil majors Shell/BP rallied ~3–4% on fresh Russia-sanctions news ^[9]. Italy’s FTSE MIB also outperformed (+~1.0% on Oct 27) on bank stock strength ^[10].
Asian markets surge: Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed above 51,000 on Oct 29 (up ~2.2% for the day) ^[11] – the first time ever, up ~26.6% YTD ^[12] – driven by hopes of massive stimulus under new PM Takaichi and the global tech boom. Advantest (chip-equipment) soared +22% and SoftBank Group +3.9% ^[13] ^[14]. Seoul’s KOSPI also reached record highs (4,000+ on Oct 29) and was up ~21% in October ^[15], led by Samsung and SK Hynix on AI chip demand. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng has been the world’s best performer (roughly +35% YTD) ^[16] thanks to Chinese stimulus and investor optimism; Beijing’s trade “truce” (Trump–Xi pact) further lifted sentiment ^[17]. Mainland China’s CSI 300 fell ~1.2% after weak PMI readings ^[18], though trade-deal hopes capped the decline.
Tech/AI and sector movers: AI and “Magnificent Seven” tech names remain the rally’s engine. Nvidia briefly became the first $5 trillion company (before easing) ^[19]; TS2.tech notes the Nasdaq-100 is up ~19% this year ^[20]. Hot cloud/AI stocks (Snowflake, CrowdStrike, etc.) have boomed on the AI hype. In contrast, high-spending tech laggards (Meta, Microsoft) pulled markets down ^[21]. Some unexpected standouts: Eli Lilly hit new highs on obesity-drug sales, and even biotech Moderna jumped ~14% on takeover talks. Financials are bright spots – Europe’s bank sector is up ~+35% YTD ^[22] as rate expectations improve. Energy is strong too (oil ~+5% on war-driven supply fears, lifting Shell/BP +3–4% ^[23]). Green/EV plays have rallied: Tesla is up ~+80% YTD on record deliveries ^[24], and renewable stocks generally tracked global risk-on flows. Fintech has had its moments – e.g. SoFi has rocketed ~+230% on blowout Q3 results ^[25].
Policy and economic drivers: Central bank moves and data shaped the week. The Fed delivered a 25 bp cut on Oct 29 (to 3.75–4.00%), as expected ^[26], but Chair Powell warned December’s cut is “far from” assured ^[27]. In effect, markets trimmed Fed-cut bets (Dec cut odds slid to ~30% ^[28]). U.S. inflation data for Sept. came in softer-than-expected ^[29], reinforcing hopes of eventual easing, but shutdown-fueled data gaps have Fed officials in a “fog,” prompting caution ^[30]. Geopolitics injected optimism: Trump and Xi agreed to roll back some tariffs (10% cuts on Chinese imports, resumed rare-earth exports) and resume soybean purchases ^[31], boosting risk appetite. On commodities, crude oil rose back toward $60/barrel and gold ticked higher on geopolitical strains. U.S. Treasury yields firmed (10-yr ~4.10%) ^[32], underpinning a ~3-month high for the dollar (DXY ~99.5) ^[33]. In Europe, slower inflation (especially in energy/food) has markets leaning toward looser policy – ECB officials expect to hold steady for now ^[34]. The week closed with investors awaiting more earnings and central bank signals.
Outlook – cautious optimism: Analysts warn this late-cycle rally may face corrections. Many forecasts still call for further Fed easing into 2026 (supporting “growth” names) ^[35], but Wall Street veterans urge prudence. As TS2.tech notes, JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warned parts of Big Tech look “bubble-like” and ripe for a pullback if earnings disappoint ^[36]. Similarly, Oxford Economics’ Michael Pearce said Powell’s tone “signaled a break” from the recent cut cycle ^[37]. Conversely, positive catalysts remain: Morningstar’s Michael Field observes that signs of a U.S.-China trade deal “are boosting sentiment” ^[38]. eToro strategist Lale Akoner points out the breadth of the rally (“the average tech stock [is] participating”) and sees “further room to run” barring shocks ^[39]. In summary, markets are digesting a heady mix of stimulus, AI optimism and easing inflation – setting new records ^[40] – but investors are bracing for volatility if Fed policy turns hawkish or geopolitical tensions flare.

Sources: Latest market and financial news from Reuters, TS2.tech, Investopedia and others, including detailed reports and expert analysis ^[41] ^[42] ^[43] ^[44] ^[45] ^[46] ^[47] ^[48] ^[49] ^[50] ^[51]. These capture market moves, key stock events, economic indicators and analysts’ commentary through Oct 30–31, 2025.

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