On May 12, 2025, U.S. stock index futures rose, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 41,770, the S&P 500 climbing to 5,759.75, and the Nasdaq 100 reaching 20,542.

Taiwan • Business • 05/12 02:59
On May 12, 2025, U.S. stock index futures rose, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 41,770, the S&P 500 climbing to 5,759.75, and the Nasdaq 100 reaching 20,542.

On May 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM local time, the three major U.S. stock futures rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased by 447 points to 41,770, the S&P 500 futures rose by 81.75 points to 5,759.75, and the Nasdaq 100 futures climbed by 405.25 points to 20,542. Progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations boosted the upward trend, reflecting investor confidence in the market, especially in the strong performance of technology stocks.

Key Updates

05/13 02:58

Shift in Trump's Tariff Policy: Taiwan Stock Market Rebounds Strongly, New Taiwan Dollar Sees Significant Volatility

Since April 2025, the Taiwan stock market has strongly rebounded, and the exchange rate of the New Taiwan Dollar against the US Dollar has fluctuated dramatically due to President Trump's adjustment of reciprocal tariff policy. On May 12, the US and China announced a significant tariff reduction to be implemented within 90 days, with US tariffs on Chinese goods reduced to 30% and Chinese tariffs on US goods reduced to 10%. This move alleviated global trade tensions and boosted the performance of the Taiwan stock market and the New Taiwan Dollar. Financial author Chen Chongming stated that although exchange rate fluctuations affect short-term returns, he remains confident in the long-term prospects of the semiconductor industry.

05/13 02:26

The US and China reached a 90-day mutual tariff reduction agreement, which boosted global markets: US stocks surged by 1,000 points, and Taiwanese ADRs rose across the board.

On May 12, 2025, the United States and China announced an agreement to mutually reduce tariffs for 90 days, with the United States reducing tariffs from 145% to 30% and China reducing tariffs from 125% to 10%. This move boosted global markets, with all four major U.S. stock indices seeing gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,160.72 points, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose by 7.04%. ADRs of Taiwanese companies like TSMC, Micron, and UMC also saw increases, with TSMC ADRs up 5.93%. The market's positive reaction reflects investors' optimism about easing trade tensions.

05/12 18:26

Truce in the US-China trade war sparks market volatility: Maersk's stock price soars, Novo Nordisk's stock price plummets, Trump announces Apple and TSMC will make substantial investments in the United States.

On May 12, 2025, the US and China announced a 90-day suspension of most tariffs, leading to a swift reaction in global markets. Maersk's stock price surged by 14%, becoming the biggest gainer in the Stoxx 600 index; Novo Nordisk's stock plummeted by 8.6% due to US policies aimed at lowering drug prices. Trump announced that Apple would invest $500 billion, and TSMC's investment would increase to $300 billion. At the US investment summit, Taiwanese companies considered relocating part of their supply chain to the US to adapt to policy changes.

05/12 14:26

Apple is planning to increase the price of the new iPhone, while remarks by Trump regarding investments and the US-China tariff ceasefire are driving a strong rebound in US stocks.

On May 12, 2025, Apple plans to increase the prices of the new iPhone series set to launch in the fall, without attributing the increase to US-China trade tariffs. Investment advice from U.S. President Trump and the 90-day temporary mutual tariff reduction agreement between the U.S. and China has driven a rebound in the U.S. stock market, with the S&P 500 index rising 14%. Apple's stock price increased by more than 7% in pre-market trading, driven by progress in trade negotiations.

05/12 07:00

On May 12, 2025, U.S. stock futures rose across the board: Dow futures, S&P futures, and Nasdaq futures rose simultaneously in the Asian trading session.

On May 12, 2025, futures for the three major U.S. stock indices increased during the Asian trading session. As of 1:34 PM Taipei time, Dow Jones futures increased by 446 points to 41,769, a rise of 1.08%; S&P 500 futures increased by 82.25 points to 5,760.25, a rise of 1.45%; Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 394.25 points to 20,531, a rise of 1.96%. This upward trend reflects the market's response to the international economic and trade conditions, setting a positive tone for the U.S. stock market's opening.

05/12 02:59

On May 12, 2025, U.S. stock index futures rose, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 41,770, the S&P 500 climbing to 5,759.75, and the Nasdaq 100 reaching 20,542.

On May 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM local time, the three major U.S. stock futures rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased by 447 points to 41,770, the S&P 500 futures rose by 81.75 points to 5,759.75, and the Nasdaq 100 futures climbed by 405.25 points to 20,542. Progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations boosted the upward trend, reflecting investor confidence in the market, especially in the strong performance of technology stocks.

05/12 02:59

Former President Trump is optimistic about the future of the U.S. economy and urges investors to buy stocks, taking advantage of trade agreement opportunities.

On May 9, 2025, former U.S. President Trump announced a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, stating that the U.S. economy would "soar like a rocket," urging investors to buy stocks. His promoted "Magnificent and Lavish Act" includes tax cuts, energy deregulation measures, and debt ceiling adjustments. Despite the market's impact from tariff policies, Trump's optimistic attitude and policy initiatives offer investors a fresh perspective.

05/12 01:54

In April 2025, the US stock market experienced a technical rebound: Retail investors drove the S&P 500 up by 14%, and corporate buyback plans attracted market attention.

Since April 2025, the U.S. stock market has rebounded, with the S&P 500 index rising 14% in April alone and the Nasdaq index rebounding 15%. This surge was led by retail investors collectively buying technology stocks and options, leading to a short squeeze. U.S. companies announced buyback plans totaling $233.8 billion, the second highest level since 1984, bringing the total buybacks for the year to $665.1 billion. Structural changes in the market and Federal Reserve policies have become key focal points, with growth stocks and defensive stocks showing divergent performances, reflecting the contradictions and uncertainties in investor sentiment.

05/11 10:57

The easing of the U.S. labor market and the shift in AI chip policy are boosting tech stocks, with the technology and healthcare sectors of the S&P 500 leading the gains.

In May 2025, the U.S. labor market showed signs of easing, inflationary pressures persisted, and service sector activities rebounded. The Trump administration plans to lift AI chip export restrictions imposed during the Biden era, boosting tech stocks like Nvidia and AMD. Earnings reports from S&P 500 companies were impressive, with technology and healthcare sectors leading the gains. Nvidia plans to release a scaled-down version of the H20 chip in July to address export restrictions. The utilities sector showed steady performance due to AI-driven electricity demand, and small and mid-cap stocks gained market attention due to the "Made in America" reshoring policy.

05/10 05:59

Bank of America Chief Strategist Warns: U.S. Stock Market Rebound May Be Nearing Its End, with $24.8 Billion Withdrawn Over the Past Four Weeks, Recommends Shifting to Bonds and International Stocks as a Hedge

Michael Hartnett, Chief Investment Strategist at Bank of America, warns that the rebound in U.S. stocks might be coming to an end, as there has been a net outflow of $24.8 billion from the U.S. stock market over the past four weeks, marking the largest outflow in two years. Hartnett suggests that investors consider moving to bonds and international stocks by 2025 to address the risks of slowing U.S. economic growth, uncertainty in trade policies, and potential asset price adjustments.

Major U.S. Stock Futures Indices Experience Significant Gains

According to a MoneyDJ News report on May 12, 2025, at 09:30 Taipei time, all three major U.S. stock futures indices experienced significant gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (DJIA INDEX) stood at 41,770 points, up 447 points from the previous trading day, a rise of 1.08%. The S&P 500 futures rose 81.75 points to 5,759.75 points, an increase of 1.44%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures performed the strongest, rising 405.25 points to 20,542 points, a gain of 2.01%.

These figures indicate strong momentum in the U.S. stock futures market before Monday's opening, especially driven by the performance of tech stocks, boosting overall market sentiment.

Early Trading Gains Continue to Increase

In an earlier report, MoneyDJ provided data at 08:39 Taipei time showing the Dow futures index at 41,769 points, up 446 points, the S&P 500 futures at 5,754.5 points, up 76.5 points, and the Nasdaq 100 futures at 20,496.5 points, up 359.75 points. Compared to the latest data at 09:30, the three indices continued to increase their gains in less than an hour, indicating continued strengthening of market buying interest.

International Background and Market Sentiment

According to a report by United Daily News, market sentiment was boosted by progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. U.S. and Chinese representatives stated during talks in Geneva, Switzerland, that "significant progress" had been made, which boosted global market risk appetite. The report noted that around 6:30 AM Taiwan time, the three major U.S. futures indices had already risen by about 1%, with Dow futures surging by as much as 599 points before slightly narrowing.

Additionally, the U.S. dollar strengthened against major currencies, indicating a trend of capital flowing into risk assets. Meanwhile, crude oil futures prices rose, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude at $64.23 and $61.37 per barrel, respectively, up about 0.5%. Safe-haven assets performed weakly, with spot gold prices falling 1.49% to $3,275 per ounce.

Global Market Synchronization

According to Markets Insider data, as of 11:47 PM Eastern Time on May 11, Dow futures reported 41,770 points, up 394 points, a rise of 0.95%; S&P 500 futures reported 5,758.75 points, up 74.75 points, a rise of 1.32%; Nasdaq 100 futures reported 20,521.5 points, up 375 points, a rise of 1.86%. These figures align with the quotes from the morning of May 12 in Taipei, reflecting global market optimism ahead of the U.S. market opening.

Futures Market Reflects Investor Confidence

The performance of the futures market is often seen as an indicator of investor expectations for the upcoming spot market opening. The simultaneous rise of the three major index futures, especially the strong performance of the Nasdaq 100, demonstrates investors' strong focus and confidence in tech stocks. This may be related to recent earnings reports in the tech industry or changes in the policy environment, but this report focuses solely on real-time data without further speculation.

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