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Nvidia earnings US Market: Wall Street on edge this week: Will Nvidia's earnings revive markets or fuel chaos amid soaring U.S. Debt?

Nvidia earnings US Market: Wall Street on edge this week: Will Nvidia's earnings revive markets or fuel chaos amid soaring U.S. Debt?

Time of India25-05-2025

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The upcoming week on Wall Street is poised to revolve around a pivotal earnings announcement from Nvidia, the global semiconductor leader, even as investors remain wary of ballooning U.S. debt and surging Treasury yields that have rattled broader market sentiment.The focus will squarely be on Nvidia, with its quarterly earnings scheduled for release on Wednesday. As the last of the so-called 'Magnificent Seven' technology giants to report this cycle, the chipmaker's performance is being closely watched due to its outsized role in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom."All eyes are going to be on Nvidia's report," said Chuck Carlson, Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Investment Services, as quoted in a report by Reuters."The whole AI theme has been a major driver of the market and Nvidia is at the epicenter of that theme."Analyst projections compiled by LSEG estimate Nvidia's first-quarter earnings to have surged by around 45%, with revenue expected to touch $43.2 billion.The company's financial health is being seen not only as a reflection of AI momentum but also as a bellwether for broader investor sentiment.While tech earnings draw investor attention, economic undercurrents linked to government spending and debt are beginning to take center stage. The U.S. share market retreated this week amid heightened concern over fiscal policy. The yield on the 30-year Treasury note breached the 5% mark, its highest level since 2023, signaling investor anxiety over federal borrowing.The U.S. House of Representatives, now under Republican control, recently passed a major tax and spending bill in line with President Donald Trump's economic agenda. The proposed legislation could expand federal debt by approximately $3.8 trillion over the next decade. This development contributed to a downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating by Moody's."From an investment perspective, higher interest rates now represent more competition for equities," noted Carlson. "If this trend persists, we could see more pressure on stock valuations."Markets were further unsettled on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to levy a 50% tariff on European Union imports beginning June 1. He also warned of a potential 25% tariff on Apple if iPhones sold in the U.S. are not manufactured domestically. These remarks sparked renewed concerns over trade tensions and their impact on global supply chains.Nvidia could be particularly affected, with the company already having taken a $5.5 billion charge in anticipation of lost revenue following Washington's ban on exporting its H20 AI chip to China.Despite a strong rally earlier in the year, the S&P 500 is now down over 5.6% from its record high in February and 1.3% lower for 2025 overall. Still, Nvidia's earnings report is widely viewed as a potential catalyst.'If Nvidia delivers strong numbers and guidance, it could reignite optimism around AI investments,' said Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist at B Riley Wealth.As such, this week's developments are set to offer critical signals for the direction of the US share market, with Nvidia's results at the core of investor expectations.Nvidia is set to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, and as the last of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants to report, its results are seen as a key indicator of both AI sector momentum and broader market sentiment.Analysts estimate that Nvidia's earnings have jumped by about 45%, with revenue expected to reach around $43.2 billion, driven largely by its central role in the artificial intelligence boom.

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