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In a day marked by modest gains and notable declines across global financial markets, investors remained cautious as they navigated through economic signals and geopolitical developments. The U.S. markets showed a mixed bag with the NASDAQ Composite Index inching up by 0.65 percent, a rise attributed to a resurgence in tech stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid by 0.49 percent due to concerns over manufacturing slowdowns.
Across the Atlantic, European markets were similarly turbulent. The FTSE 100 made a slight gain of 0.05 percent, indicating a steady yet cautious optimism in the UK. However, Italy’s FTSE MIB index saw a sharp decline of 1.62 percent, signaling investor apprehension about the country’s economic stability amidst political uncertainty.
In Asia, the markets echoed this sentiment of uncertainty with Japan’s Nikkei 225 slightly down by 0.11 percent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropping by 1.85 percent, reflecting the ongoing worries over regulatory crackdowns and the economic impact of policy tightening.
Currency markets also faced a day of minimal fluctuations with the Euro and British Pound making marginal gains against the dollar, while the Australian Dollar witnessed a slight dip, reflecting the broader global economic sentiment of cautious investor behavior.
As markets continue to navigate through a complex landscape of economic recovery and uncertainty, investors are advised to remain vigilant, keeping an eye on both global events and domestic economic indicators that could sway market trajectories in the weeks ahead.
| Name | Last Value | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJIA | 39,806.77 | -196.82 | -0.49% |
| COMP | 16,794.87 | +108.91 | +0.65% |
| SPX | 5,308.13 | +4.86 | +0.09% |
| GDOW | 4,752.62 | -5.46 | -0.11% |
Europe Indexes
| Name | Last Value | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | 8,424.82 | +3.94 | +0.05% |
| DAX | 18,768.94 | +64.54 | +0.35% |
| CAC 40 | 8,195.79 | +28.47 | +0.35% |
| FTSE MIB | 34,825.01 | -573.81 | -1.62% |
| IBEX 35 | 11,339.50 | +118.80 | +1.06% |
| SXXP | 523.89 | +0.95 | +0.18% |
Asia Indexes
| Name | Last Value | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADOW | 3,983.77 | -356.06 | -9.91% |
| NIKKEI | 39,024.83 | -44.85 | -0.11% |
| HSI | 19,272.76 | -363.46 | -1.85% |
| SHCOMP | 3,157.42 | -13.73 | -0.43% |
| NIFTY | 73,804.04 | -201.90 | -0.27% |
| SGSTI | 3,300.46 | -13.59 | -0.41% |
| AXJO | 7,855.6 | -8.1 | -0.10% |
| KOSPI | 2,725.12 | -17.02 | -0.62% |
Currencies
| Name | Last Value | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | $1.0860 | +0.0003 | +0.03% |
| Japanese Yen | ¥156.43 | +0.15 | +0.10% |
| British Pound | $1.2708 | +0.0002 | +0.02% |
| Australian Dollar | $0.6657 | -0.0011 | -0.16% |
| U.S. Dollar Index | 104.63 | +0.06 | +0.06% |
| WSJ Dollar Index | 99.37 | +0.04 | +0.04% |
Posted 10:40 PM PST