Date: 27th August 2025.
Stocks Remain Steady Despite India Tariffs, NVIDIA Earnings in Focus.
Some investors may argue that the most important day for the NASDAQ is here with the release of NVIDIA’s Quarterly Earnings Report. NVIDIA is due to release the company’s quarterly report after the close of the day’s US Session. NVIDIA stocks are the most influential stocks for the NASDAQ and can have a ripple effect on all tech stocks.
NVIDIA Stocks and Quarterly Earnings Report
NVIDIA stocks have risen 1% each day over the past week and are already trading 0.32% higher during this morning’s after-hours trading. The bullish price movement ahead of the report indicates that shareholders are confident in the upcoming report.
According to analysts’ projections, the company will see growth within all of its sectors. Analysts expect revenue to increase to $41.3 billion, which is a 57% increase year over year. In addition to this, the company’s Gaming Sector is also expected to have increased by 33%. In 2025 so far, NVIDIA stocks have risen 31% but the upcoming price movements will depend on whether the company can beat the current projections.
NVIDIA’s quarterly earnings report is not solely important to the market because it's the world’s most valuable company. During August, the market has struggled to determine the intrinsic value of AI-related companies. The NASDAQ declined this month after a pessimistic report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and remarks by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman fueled doubts about the sector’s prolonged rally. Therefore, NVIDIA’s earnings report can either fuel these fears further or reinstate confidence in technology stocks.
NASDAQ - Tariffs a Concern For Investors, But Not Yet Triggering A Decline
The NASDAQ is being positively influenced by the upcoming NVIDIA report and has fully corrected the decline seen on Monday. However, the performance of the NASDAQ continues to remain under pressure from tariffs and Fed independence threats.
The US has raised tariffs on Indian exports to as high as 50%, twice the previous rate, in retaliation for India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. However, traders need to note that many products are exempt from the tax. Nonetheless, in turn, New Delhi is deepening diplomatic engagement with China and Russia and advancing domestic reforms. It is also drawing on its foreign exchange reserves to steady financial markets.
Currently, global stock markets remain unchanged and are not witnessing any significant declines due to the tariffs imposed on India. The VIX index is currently trading slightly lower, which is positive for the stock market. However, the Put and Call Ratios are increasing upwards towards the 0.70 level, which indicates stocks may potentially decline again. This would depend on NVIDIA’s earnings report as well as the upcoming US data. This includes tomorrow’s US Gross Domestic Product and Friday’s Core PCE Price Index.
Analysts expect the US Gross Domestic Product to rise to 3.1% and for the Core PCE Price Index to rise 0.3%. A 0.3% increase in the index would be considered too high for the Federal Reserve and could apply some pressure on the NASDAQ.
NASDAQ (USA100) - Technical Analysis
When analysing the NASDAQ’s price movement on a daily timeframe, the price does not indicate a change of trend. The bias remains towards the upside, but there are clear indications that investors are becoming cautious of the extremely high price and the asset’s intrinsic value.
NASDAQ 15-Minute Chart
On the 2-hour chart, the price is trading above the 75-bar EMA, indicating buyers are attempting to gain control. However, it would be vital to break through the resistance level, which can be seen at 23,585.70. On smaller timeframes, the price on Wednesday is so far trading within a sideways price movement, but remains above the main trendlines and Moving Averages. If the price breaks above the $23,573.30, bullish signals will strengthen. Whereas if the price falls below $23,530.00, sell signals will materialise.
Key Takeaways:
NVIDIA’s earnings report is pivotal as its results could set the tone for all tech stocks. NVIDIA remains the NASDAQ’s most influential stock.
Analysts project strong growth with a revenue of $41.3B (up 57% YoY) and notable gaming sector growth (+33%).
US tariffs on India and Fed independence concerns weigh on sentiment, though markets remain stable for now.
The NASDAQ’s bias stays bullish but faces key resistance near 23,585. A breakout or breakdown around current levels could signal the next move.
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Michalis Efthymiou
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