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In today’s financial market summary (see tables below), notable movements were observed across major US indexes, commodities, and currency exchange rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a decline of 0.55%, closing at 38,852.86, while the NASDAQ Composite Index also fell by 0.59% to end at 17,019.88. Contrasting these declines, the S&P 500 Index saw a minimal gain, inching up by 0.02% to 5,306.04. The Global Dow Realtime (GDOW), which tracks worldwide stock performance, decreased by 0.33%, finishing at 4,713.28.
In the commodities market, Gold showed a slight increase, closing at $2,358.50 with a 0.08% uptick. Crude Oil (West Texas Intermediate) also advanced, rising by 0.36% to $80.12 per barrel, indicating a modest strengthening in the commodities sector.
Currency fluctuations were relatively minor but noteworthy. The Euro saw a slight decrease to $1.0852, dropping by 0.05%. The Japanese Yen appreciated slightly by 0.12%, reaching ¥157.30. The British Pound and the Australian Dollar also experienced small movements, with the Pound decreasing by 0.05% to $1.2756 and the Australian Dollar increasing by 0.12% to $0.6657. The U.S. Dollar Index, a measure of the dollar against a basket of other major currencies, rose by 0.08% to 104.69, while the Wall Street Journal Dollar Index increased by 0.04% to 99.45, reflecting a marginal strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
Overall, the day’s financial indicators reflect a mixed landscape with variations across different sectors and currencies, providing investors and analysts with much to consider in the current economic climate.
US Indexes:
| Index | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| DJIA | 38,852.86 | -0.55% |
| COMP | 17,019.88 | -0.59% |
| SPX | 5,306.04 | +0.02% |
| GDOW | 4,713.28 | -0.33% |
Commodities:
| Commodity | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $2,358.50 | +0.08% |
| Crude Oil | $80.12 | +0.36% |
Currencies:
| Currency | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Euro | $1.0852 | -0.05% |
| Japanese Yen | ¥157.30 | +0.12% |
| British Pound | $1.2756 | -0.05% |
| Australian Dollar | $0.6657 | +0.12% |
| U.S. Dollar Index | 104.69 | +0.08% |
| WSJ Dollar Index | 99.45 | +0.04% |