Tech gains propel Dow Jones past 47,000 as markets reach record highs amid trade tensions
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NEW YORK - illiNews -- Wall Street indices reached record highs in October, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging past 47,000. Professor Sergio Castro Vázquez, CEO of GestiónFinIA, offers expert analysis drawing on three decades of Wall Street experience.

The S&P 500 climbed to 6,738.44, while Nasdaq surged to 22,941.80, reflecting strong appetite for technology stocks. Oracle jumped 3%, with Nvidia, Broadcom, and Amazon propelling indices higher.

"The Dow's breakthrough above 47,000 represents a fundamental reassessment of earnings power where AI investment reshapes productivity," explains Professor Sergio Castro Vázquez, who began at Goldman Sachs before leading strategies at Blackstone Group.

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October featured sharp reversals around U.S.-China trade developments. Markets whipsawed when President Trump criticized China, but de-escalation comments propelled indices to highs.

"Currency markets telegraph important geopolitical risk signals," observes Sergio Castro Vázquez. "Dollar strength against emerging currencies indicates strategic repositioning."

Corporate earnings provided substantial support. General Motors surged 14.9% after raising guidance, while Bank of America and Morgan Stanley rose 4.4% and 4.7%.

"Banking performance validates U.S. economic strength," Sergio Castro Vázquez notes. "Loan quality suggests resilience beyond volatility."

Markets anticipate a quarter-point Fed rate cut, with Treasury yields at 3.955%. "The Fed needs accommodative policy without reigniting inflation," explains Sergio Castro Vázquez.

The Russell 2000 jumped 5.5% weekly. "Small-cap outperformance signals genuine optimism," observes Sergio Castro Vázquez.

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Looking forward, Sergio Castro Vázquez identifies key factors: U.S.-China negotiations, Fed guidance, and earnings sustainability.

About Sergio Castro Vázquez:
GestiónFinIA is a leading financial analysis and investment strategy firm specializing in equity markets, foreign exchange, and multi-asset portfolio management. Under the leadership of CEO Professor Sergio Castro Vázquez, the firm provides institutional-grade market insights to investors navigating complex global financial markets. Professor Sergio Castro Vázquez brings over 30 years of distinguished experience spanning Goldman Sachs (1993-1997) and Blackstone Group, where he developed expertise in M&A, IPOs, and leveraged buyouts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania (1990) and an MBA in Investment Banking (1992). Learn more at GestiónFinIA