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US Stocks Pause After Record-Breaking Week, Investors Reassess AI Boom
9 Oct
Summary
- US stocks retreat from all-time highs amid economic data delays
- Nvidia stock hits record high as AI technology gains investor confidence
- Gold and silver prices surge to multi-year peaks amid global instability
On October 9, 2025, US stock markets paused after a week of record-breaking gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite retreated slightly from their all-time highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.4%. Investors are reassessing their positions following several strong trading days.
The pullback comes as the government shutdown delays key economic data, leaving traders focused on the Federal Reserve's next move and the start of third-quarter earnings season. Despite the minor dip, all three major indexes remain near historic highs, indicating that market confidence is still strong.
Nvidia stock hit a new all-time intraday high of $195.30, up nearly 3%, after an analyst raised the company's price target to $300. Nvidia's cutting-edge AI technology is being adopted across industries, from cloud computing to autonomous vehicles, strengthening its long-term growth potential.
Meanwhile, gold prices have soared over 50% this year, driven by a global flight to safe-haven assets, while silver futures surpassed the $50 mark for the first time in decades. These rallies reflect growing investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainties and economic disruptions.
