Daily Market Analysis – Metals – 10 Sep 2025

• Prior range was 4.25-4.50%
• The market was fully priced for no change

USD/JPY was trading at 144.76 ahead of the release and the S&P 500 was up 20 points. Ten-year yields were at 4.37% and 2s at 3.94%.

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

Sector Overview

• Technology: The tech sector is facing a downturn today, with major players such as Microsoft (MSFT) dipping by 0.66% and Oracle (ORCL) declining by 0.78%. Palantir (PLTR), however, remains slightly better with a negligible 0.18% loss. These performance numbers reflect the current cautious investor sentiment toward tech.
• Semiconductors: While Nvidia (NVDA) sees a minor gain of 0.12%, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Micron (MU) are bright spots with 1.15% and 2.79% gains, respectively, suggesting selective strength within the sector.
• Consumer Cyclical: Tesla (TSLA) leads with a notable 1.73% increase, showing robust demand in the automotive space. Home Depot (HD) hovers near neutrality, maintaining investor confidence.
• Communication Services: Google (GOOGL) impresses with a 2.48% rise, accompanied by Meta (META) at 0.91%. Netflix (NFLX) does not fare as well, dropping 1.95%.
• Financials: A mixed performance is seen here; JPMorgan Chase (JPM) slightly increases by 0.10%, but Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) faces a 0.59% decline, indicating varied investor sentiments.
• Energy: This sector is a major winner, with ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) showing gains of 1.82% and 2.27%, respectively. Strength in oil and gas companies suggests robust global demand.

Market Mood and Trends

The overall market sentiment today is a mix of cautiousness amid technology sector falters and optimism in energy stocks. Investors appear to be rotating towards sectors less impacted by potential interest rate hikes and economic uncertainty.

The mixed performance across various sectors indicates a balanced yet unpredictable market climate. The tech slowdown may be a harbinger for more cautious investing in growth sectors. Meanwhile, energy continues to rally amid robust demand and geopolitical developments.

Strategic Recommendations

For investors navigating today’s unpredictable market, diversification across sectors emerges as a prudent strategy. Consider increasing exposure in the energy sector, which shows strong growth momentum.

While tech remains volatile, selective exposure to stronger players within semiconductors like AMD and Micron could offer potential returns. Keep a close watch on geopolitical events and interest rates as they could significantly impact sector performances moving forward.

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This article was written by Itai Levitan at www.forexlive.com.

Warren Buffett / Berkshire Hathaway Q2 2025 portfolio moves, in summary from the latest Berkshire Hathaway 13-F filing

New and Increased Positions

• UnitedHealth Group (UNH) – New 5M-share stake (~US$1.6B value, 18th largest Berkshire position).

  • First time back in UNH since 2010; stock jumped 6–7% in after-hours trading on the news.

  • Purchase comes despite UNH’s troubled year: ~50% share price drop YTD, DOJ investigation into Medicare billing, CEO resignation, and reduced 2025 earnings outlook.

  • Seen as a contrarian bargain move; possibly initiated by investment lieutenants Todd Combs or Ted Weschler.

• Nucor (NUE) – New position; steelmaker’s shares jumped nearly 8% after disclosure.

• Lennar (LEN) – Significantly increased stake; shares rose ~3% after filing.

• DR Horton (DHI) – New position in homebuilder; shares up ~3% after filing.

• Other smaller stakes – Lamar Advertising (outdoor advertising) and Allegion (security products).

Trimmed Positions

• Apple (AAPL) – Further reduced stake.

• Bank of America (BAC) – Continued selling.

Context & Speculation

• Berkshire’s Q1 filing had noted one or more undisclosed holdings under SEC confidential treatment; the “mystery stock” turned out to be a mix of DR Horton, Nucor, and Lennar stakes.

• Berkshire’s equity portfolio value: ~US$300B.

• Buffett steps down as Berkshire CEO end-2025; Greg Abel to succeed him and will oversee capital allocation. Buffett remains chairman.

Market Impact

• UNH, NUE, LEN, and DHI all rallied after the filing.

• UNH also attracted other notable buyers in Q2, including Michael Burry and David Tepper.

• UNH trading at a P/E just under 12, near decade-long lows.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Silver (XAG/USD) is holding firm around $41.00 on Friday after retesting multi-year highs in the wake of soft US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data. The metal peaked at $41.47 on Wednesday, its strongest level since September 2011, before easing slightly on Thursday.