--- title: "US stock market volatility intensifies: Political influences on investment decisions, technology stock outlook interacts more with the global economy" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289668598.md" description: "U.S. stocks are affected by political polarization, with bipartisan team investment performance being better; Meta admits to mistakes in its AI transformation but promises not to lay off employees. The World Cup has driven a 2.6-fold increase in travel bookings between China, the U.S., and Mexico. Micron's market value has surpassed $1.1 trillion, with expectations of peak profits in 2027. Geopolitical tensions have pushed demand for the dollar as a safe haven to a 16-month high, while the debate over Bitcoin's bottom continues, with analysts focusing on the situation in the Middle East and the impact of SpaceX's IPO on asset prices" datetime: "2026-06-13T14:35:04.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/289668598.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289668598.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/289668598.md) --- # US stock market volatility intensifies: Political influences on investment decisions, technology stock outlook interacts more with the global economy ### U.S. Stock Market Dynamics: Political Influence on Investment Decisions, Intensified Interaction Between Tech Stocks and Global Economy Recent research shows that mutual fund management teams composed of members from a single political party perform worse than mixed teams, indicating the hidden costs of political homogeneity on financial decisions and affecting economic outlook judgments \[1\]. As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, the confidence index of Democratic and Republican supporters has become more volatile, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation, as it can enhance the flexibility and performance of investment decisions. On the other hand, Meta ( META-US) CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged mistakes during the AI transformation process and reiterated that there would be no layoffs, reflecting the vulnerability and uncertainty of tech companies in the face of transformation challenges \[2\]. These dynamics indicate that the market must carefully assess investment risks and opportunities amid political and technological changes. The upcoming World Cup events have ignited enthusiasm among global fans, with significant increases in flight and accommodation bookings from China, particularly a 2.6-fold increase in bookings for flights to the U.S. and Mexico, demonstrating the strong influence of the "World Cup economy" \[3\]. Meanwhile, Micron Technology ( MU-US) has seen its stock price fluctuate under Goldman Sachs' neutral rating, but its market capitalization has exceeded $1.1 trillion, reflecting market expectations for its future profit potential, especially with projected profits reaching a peak in the 2027 fiscal year \[4\]. These trends not only reflect the driving effect of sports events on the consumer market but also indicate the relative value of tech stocks in the market, which may attract more investor attention in the future. Market volatility has sparked interest in Bitcoin and the U.S. dollar, with analysts debating whether the bottom for Bitcoin has been reached. Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick believes that easing geopolitical tensions and the SpaceX IPO will serve as catalysts for bulls, but weak market demand and ETF fund outflows pose high risks for certainty judgments \[5\] At the same time, the outbreak of war in the Middle East has increased demand for safe-haven assets, with long positions in the US dollar reaching a 16-month high, indicating a continued rise in market confidence in the dollar \[6\]. Bank of America pointed out that if a peace agreement is reached between the US and Iran, consumer stocks, REITs, and assets like Bitcoin will benefit. Nevertheless, it still advises investors to take profits on rallies to cope with tightening financial conditions \[7\]. Additionally, AI chip stocks such as NVIDIA (NVDA-US) and Broadcom have recently faced pressure, with market views on their future trends being divided, requiring cautious assessment \[8\]. Overall, market sentiment fluctuates amid uncertainty, and investors need to closely monitor changes in geopolitical and economic data. 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