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In today’s market overview, the U.S. indices demonstrated a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell by 0.51%, closing at 39,671.04, a decrease of 201.95 points. The NASDAQ Composite (COMP) saw a marginal decline of 0.18%, ending at 16,801.54 with a loss of 31.08 points. Similarly, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) dropped by 0.27%, finishing at 5,307.01, down by 14.40 points. The Global Dow Realtime (GDOW) also experienced a slight dip of 0.10%, closing at 4,731.72, down by 4.79 points. In the commodities market, Gold Continuous Contract (GCOO) decreased by 0.71%, settling at $2,375.90, while Crude Oil WTI (CL1) fell by 0.76%, ending the day at $76.98 per barrel.
European markets followed a similar trend with most indices closing lower. The FTSE 100 dropped by 0.55%, closing at 8,370.33, a decrease of 46.12 points. The DAX in Germany saw a 0.25% decline, finishing at 18,680.20, down by 46.56 points. France’s CAC 40 index fell by 0.61%, closing at 8,092.11, a loss of 49.35 points. Italy’s FTSE MIB experienced a drop of 0.41%, ending at 34,460.52, down by 143.09 points. The IBEX 35 in Spain saw a minimal decrease of 0.05%, closing at 11,329.00, while the SXXP index fell by 0.34%, ending at 521.18.
In Asia, market movements were mixed with notable variations among different indices. The ADOW index fell by 0.17%, closing at 3,970.63, a loss of 6.92 points. Japan’s Nikkei 225 (JP:NIK) bucked the trend, rising by 0.56% to close at 38,833.88, an increase of 216.78 points. Conversely, the Hang Seng Index (HK:HSI) in Hong Kong dropped by 1.85%, ending at 18,839.77, down by 355.83 points. The Shanghai Composite (CN:SHCOMP) declined by 0.86%, closing at 3,131.34, a loss of 27.20 points. India’s Sensex (IN:1) saw an increase of 0.36%, closing at 74,221.06, up by 267.75 points. Singapore’s STI (SG:STI) edged up by 0.03%, ending at 3,308.80. However, Australia’s ASX 200 (AU:XJO) declined by 0.75%, closing at 7,789.3, a decrease of 58.8 points. South Korea’s KOSPI Composite Index fell by 0.25%, finishing at 2,716.67.
Currency markets displayed relatively stable movements. The Euro remained unchanged at $1.0825. The Japanese Yen slightly decreased by 0.02%, ending at ¥156.79. The British Pound edged up by 0.02%, closing at $1.2719. The Australian Dollar saw a minor decline of 0.03%, finishing at $0.6617. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped by 0.02%, closing at 104.91, while the WSJ Dollar Index fell by 0.01%, ending at 99.61.
In summary, today’s market activity showcased a blend of minor declines and modest gains across global indices. U.S. markets generally trended downward, influenced by mixed economic signals, while European markets mirrored this sentiment with broad-based declines. Asian markets exhibited a mix of upward and downward movements, reflecting diverse economic conditions across the region. The currency markets remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
U.S. Markets
| Index | Last | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones Industrial Avg. (DJIA) | 39,671.04 | -201.95 | -0.51% |
| NASDAQ Composite (COMP) | 16,801.54 | -31.08 | -0.18% |
| S&P 500 Index (SPX) | 5,307.01 | -14.40 | -0.27% |
| Global Dow Realtime (GDOW) | 4,731.72 | -4.79 | -0.10% |
| Gold Continuous Contract (GCOO) | $2,375.90 | -17.00 | -0.71% |
| Crude Oil WTI (CL1) | $76.98 | -0.59 | -0.76% |
European Markets
| Index | Last | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | 8,370.33 | -46.12 | -0.55% |
| DAX | 18,680.20 | -46.56 | -0.25% |
| CAC 40 | 8,092.11 | -49.35 | -0.61% |
| FTSE MIB | 34,460.52 | -143.09 | -0.41% |
| IBEX 35 | 11,329.00 | -5.90 | -0.05% |
| SXXP | 521.18 | -1.77 | -0.34% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Last | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADOW | 3,970.63 | -6.92 | -0.17% |
| Nikkei 225 (JP:NIK) | 38,833.88 | 216.78 | 0.56% |
| Hang Seng (HK:HSI) | 18,839.77 | -355.83 | -1.85% |
| Shanghai Composite (CN:SHCOMP) | 3,131.34 | -27.20 | -0.86% |
| Sensex (IN:1) | 74,221.06 | 267.75 | 0.36% |
| STI (SG:STI) | 3,308.80 | 0.90 | 0.03% |
| ASX 200 (AU:XJO) | 7,789.3 | -58.8 | -0.75% |
| KOSPI Composite Index | 2,716.67 | -6.79 | -0.25% |
Currencies
| Currency | Last | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | $1.0825 | 0.0000 | 0.00% |
| Japanese Yen | ¥156.79 | -0.03 | -0.02% |
| British Pound | $1.2719 | 0.0003 | 0.02% |
| Australian Dollar | $0.6617 | -0.0002 | -0.03% |
| U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) | 104.91 | -0.02 | -0.02% |
| WSJ Dollar Index | 99.61 | -0.01 | -0.01% |