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🚨 The Trust Exodus: Why Capital Is Quietly Leaving U.S. Markets
And Where It’s Going Next
Simplify Wall Street — May 11, 2025
📉 Quick Market Recap
📉 Market Overview Major U.S. indexes posted gains last week as investors reacted to trade developments and economic data.
S&P 500 $SPX ( ▲ 0.69% ) : Closed at 5,659.67, down -.47% week to week
Dow Jones Industrial Average $DJI ( ▲ 0.47% ) : Ended at 41,249.43, down -.16% week to week
Nasdaq Composite: Finished at 17,928.73, down -.27% week to week
🌐 Global Trade Developments The U.S. and U.K. finalized a new trade deal, easing concerns over tariffs. Meanwhile, U.S.-China trade talks remain uncertain, with no immediate breakthroughs expected. Read More
🔍 Notable Stock Movements
Tesla (TSLA): Shares climbed on optimism about robotaxi developments.
Palantir (PLTR): The stock surged and then dropped shortly after raising revenue guidance.
Alibaba (BABA): Upcoming earnings are expected to provide insights into China's tech sector.
📅 Looking Ahead This week, investors will focus on:
Economic Data: CPI and retail sales figures.
Federal Reserve Commentary: Chair Powell’s remarks on monetary policy.
Earnings Reports: Key results from Walmart and Cisco.
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🧠 Now, Let’s Talk About What Nobody’s Saying Loud Enough...
Global capital is gradually shifting away from U.S. assets, influenced by factors such as rising national debt, trade tensions, and changing perceptions of the U.S. dollar's stability.
📊 Hard Facts: The Flow Is Changing
💸 1. Foreign Holdings of U.S. Treasuries Are Declining
Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to $8.513 trillion in December 2024 from $8.633 trillion in November, with both Japan and China reducing their portfolios. Reuters
🛡️ 2. Central Banks Are Increasing Gold Reserves
Central banks' net purchases totaled 244 tonnes in Q1 2025, with significant buying from Poland, China, and India. World Gold Council
🧊 3. U.S. National Debt Reaches Record Levels
As of March 6, 2025, the federal government debt stood at $36.56 trillion. Reuters+Wikipedia
💵 4. The Dollar's Dominance Is Being Challenged
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has experienced fluctuations, with recent values ranging from 99.925 to 100.710. MarketWatch
📉 5. U.S. Equity Funds Experience Outflows
U.S. equity funds witnessed outflows for a third week through April 30, driven by concerns over U.S. trade policies. Reuters
What Should Investors Do?
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