Nasdaq 100 Erases YTD Declines: Bull Market Returns or a Beautiful Illusion?

US stocks are surging once again. $NASDAQ 100(NDX)$ has returned to a technical bull market! The “Magnificent 7” added $830 billion in market cap in just one day. It seems the market has fully shaken off the pain caused by Trump’s early-April policy moves.

Don’t the past six weeks feel like a bad dream?

Following this weekend’s talks, most tariffs have been suspended.

Roberto Scholtes, Head of Strategy at Singular Bank, said U.S. equities are unlikely to revisit record highs in the short term. Even if a final deal is reached, companies will still suffer from the chaos and uncertainty of U.S. economic policy. “We bought the dip earlier,” he said. “Now we’re on pause—but also considering whether to trim positions on the rebound.”

Other investors believe the shift in market sentiment could be enough to spark a global rally.

Today, the first CPI report after the tariff decision landed smoothly—headline CPI came in below expectations, while core CPI matched forecasts. Traders have increased their expectations for Fed rate cuts, now betting on a first cut in September and a second one in October.

Now, Mag 7 are breaking out one by one, with $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ nearing $130.

Do you believe the bull market is truly back?

Or is this just a flash in the pan?

Has CPI acted as a shot of adrenaline for the bulls?

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  • Shyon
    ·2025-05-13
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    It feels like the market just woke up from a bad dream. The NASDAQ 100 rebound and huge gains in the “Magnificent 7” are impressive, but sentiment flipped fast after tariff suspensions and soft CPI data. While this signals a bull market, I’m cautious about chasing the rally. Policy risks and global uncertainties haven’t disappeared.

    Still, the momentum is strong. With traders expecting Fed rate cuts, liquidity could keep pushing stocks higher. NVIDIA’s run towards $130 shows AI optimism remains. This rally feels like a shot of adrenaline, but sharp rebounds often bring sharp pullbacks, so I’m staying careful.

    I’m holding my positions but being disciplined. I bought the dip earlier, so this rally is a chance to review my portfolio and trim profits on overstretched names. Timing tops is hard, but a balanced approach—taking profits while holding core positions—feels safest now.

    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @Tiger_SG @TigerClub

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  • icycrystal
    ·2025-05-14
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    US stocks are surging once again. $NASDAQ 100(NDX)$ has returned to a technical bull market! The “Magnificent 7” added $830 billion in market cap in just one day. It seems the market has fully shaken off the pain caused by Trump’s early-April policy moves.

    Other investors believe the shift in market sentiment could be enough to spark a global rally.

    Do you believe the bull market is truly back?

    Or is this just a flash in the pan?

    Has CPI acted as a shot of adrenaline for the bulls?

    leave your comments to win tiger coins~

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  • 1PC
    ·2025-05-13
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    I will treat it as. baby 🍼 bull 🐂.. monitor for this opportunity to take some profits [USD] [Call]. Still be cautious as Prata man can Flip - Flop anytime But at least Not this week as he is visiting other countries plus Just received a brand New Air force One [Surprised]. Lets keep the Good Mood vibes a bit longer 😉. @Jes86188 @Barcode @JC888 @koolgal @Shernice軒嬣 2000 @Shyon @yourcelesttyy
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    • 1PCReplying toShyon
      [Silence]
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    • Shyon
      Bull is back? hehe
      2025-05-13
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  • koolgal
    ·2025-05-15
    🌟🌟🌟The Nasdaq 100 Index erasing its year todate declines is certainly an encouraging development. Renewed optimism can be derived from favourable catalysts such as easing trade tensions, positive political signals or improved earnings on tech stocks.

    However caution needs to be exercised to determine if it is a short term rally as the macroeconomic conditions are still prevailing.

    Either way, I will still take the long term perspective as I believe that the market will reward those who have patience to buy and hold great stocks like the Magnificent 7 over the long term.

    As the late great Charlie Munger likes to say, The Big Money is not in the Buying and Selling but in the Waiting.

    @Tiger_comments @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @CaptainTiger @TigerClub

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  • 北极篂
    ·2025-05-14
    当纳斯达克100指数成功抹去年初以来的跌幅,很多投资者松了一口气,仿佛牛市真的“回来了”。但我认为,与其说这是牛市的回报,不如说是一个带着技术泡沫影子的“美丽幻觉”。


    首先,这一轮反弹主要集中在少数超级权重股上,AI、半导体、云服务三大板块强势拉动整体指数,但中小市值成长股的表现依然低迷,市场广度并未真正恢复。更值得警惕的是,美联储虽然暗示年内或将降息,但通胀粘性与就业韧性依然让货币政策存在不确定性,利率长期维持高位的可能性不容忽视。


    从企业盈利层面看,虽然科技巨头交出的财报亮眼,但背后往往依赖削减开支、裁员与AI泡沫估值驱动,真实的业绩成长是否可持续仍需时间验证。


    在我看来,纳指的回升固然提振了市场信心,但这更像是高估值状态下的技术性修复,而非全面牛市的起点。此时,更需要保持冷静,以基本面为锚,谨慎布局,避免被市场短期反弹的“幻觉”冲昏了头脑。
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  • 北极篂
    ·2025-05-14
    最近看到$英偉達(NVDA)$接近130美元,說實話內心還是挺震撼的。Mag 7 一線科技股幾乎輪番上攻,市場情緒熱得發燙,不少人開始喊“牛市真的回來了”。但從我的角度看,這波漲勢更像是一種情緒與數據共振下的技術性反彈,而不是“全面牛市”的確認。


    這輪行情的“催化劑”之一,確實是CPI數據。通脹放緩的跡象給了市場喘息的空間,投資者立即把它解讀爲美聯儲更接近降息的信號,尤其是高估值科技股,立刻得到“腎上腺素”加持。但也要冷靜看清,通脹下降不代表風險全消,美聯儲態度依然偏謹慎,而地緣、政治與消費信心等變量仍在。


    至於NVDA這波衝刺,它固然有基本面支撐,AI熱潮也還沒退燒,但估值已經越來越“貴”。現在進場的風險,和機會幾乎是五五開。所以我現在更傾向於高位減倉、留些子彈,而不是追着熱點跑。牛市要確認,得看後續是否能放量續漲,而不是一兩隻龍頭拉動就蓋章定論。
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  • Star in the Sky
    ·2025-05-14
    Maybe a young bull is running..still not a big bull market..
    The two big boys will continue to fight and quarrel.. Today they sit together to eat duck and potato chips, next month will throw bones and chips at each other again.
    And for the CPI, don't investors feel tired? Every month the same old theory.
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  • SG大卫
    ·2025-05-14
    股市的表现与特朗普首个任期发起贸易战后的走势近似,先让股市下跌,再让市场回到关税之前,他会说这是MAGA成功的一部分,他自证是最好的总统,无论如何,考虑到未来的大美丽法案和降息预期,我认为应该整体看多、管好持仓应对短期波动
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  • TheIRLlabubu
    ·2025-05-14
    it's bull for the simple fact that people are heavily dependon on stock market returns that they willing to believe that there is no inflation , earnings calls no longer cause a direct spike of fall any more , people are finding it diffcult to adjust to a low interest rate world ... that they want to earn more but also pay more ... bull
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  • highhand
    ·2025-05-13
    bull market is back baby and you better believe it. everything i.e. turmoil was created by Trump. not due to fundamentals or earnings decline.
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  • TheStrategist
    ·2025-05-13
    It was all planned by Trump and his Administration, get the stocks down, buy up and now get the markets back to before the tariffs. he's the best POTUS around
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  • chiaosiong
    ·2025-05-14
    That's why we should invest in the US stock market. It's full of endless possibilities.
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  • Poidill
    ·2025-05-14
    Technical bull? I’m riding it bareback with a helmet made of trailing stops.
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  • Zarkness
    ·2025-05-14
    这是一次盈利之旅!!是的…雷姆一路上获利了结。呵呵
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  • Lucky8
    ·2025-05-16
    bull is back but please thread carefully
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  • ECLC
    ·2025-05-14
    Stay calm and not excited about the technical bull market.
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  • AN88
    ·2025-05-14
    yes bull run is back for now
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  • AN88
    ·2025-05-14
    bull market returns
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  • ClarenceNehemiah
    ·2025-05-13
    确实有趣
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  • CTMC
    ·2025-05-14

    公牛开始了

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