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18 May 2026, 18:52 UTC · 3d ago
Source · https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/nasdaq-100-analysis-tech-stocks-under-pressure-as-fed-fears-return-1598626
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Traders are now pricing in a over 40% probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in January, up from nearly zero a month ago. — A pivot from expected rate cuts to potential hikes is a significant fundamental shift that aggressively discounts equity valuations.
-0.80The 10-Year U.S. Treasury yield hit 4.63%, the highest level since February 2025. — Rising benchmark yields increase borrowing costs and make fixed income more attractive relative to growth stocks.
-0.70Semiconductor stocks and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell over 4% as investors cut exposure to AI-driven growth names. — The decline in the AI leadership sector removes the primary catalyst for the broader Nasdaq rally.
-0.60Brent crude oil rose 1.4% as geopolitical tensions with Iran persist and potential sanctions waivers failed to hold. — Elevated energy prices act as a tax on consumers and fuel the inflation that triggers hawkish Fed policy.
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