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On Friday, November 1st, U.S. markets closed higher, rebounding from Thursday&#8217;s drop as Amazon&#8217;s strong earnings provided a boost despite weak October job growth in the U.S.
Amazon&#8217;s solid retail sales helped offset investor worries, while Apple faced pressure due to declining China sales. Other tech giants, including Meta and Microsoft, had reported earnings with caution over AI infrastructure costs, impacting the Nasdaq earlier.
Economic data showed that the U.S. economy added 2,000 jobs, a notable drop from the revised 223,000 positions added in September and falling short of the anticipated 113,000. Average hourly wages rose by 0.4% to $35.46, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors ended down Friday, led by losses in utilities, energy, and real estate, while consumer discretionary and tech stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.69% to close at 42,052.19, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.41% to 5,728.80, and the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.80% to finish at 18,239.92.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan Markets closed for the Culture Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Monday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.56% and ended the day at 8,164.60, led by gains in the IT, Utilities, and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 1.29% at 23,989.65, and the Nifty 500 was down 1.38% at 22,508.65.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 1.17% to close at 3,310.21, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 1.41%, finishing the day at 3,944.76.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.30% and closed the session at 20,567.52.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.27%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.15%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.40%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.63%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.33% at $71.10/bbl, and Brent was up 2.19% at $74.70/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose as OPEC+ postponed its planned output increase, signaling support amid weak demand. This gain occurs as markets prepare for a significant week, with the U.S. presidential election, potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, and key economic decisions from China&#8217;s Congress.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.01% at $2.636.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.07% at $2,751.15, Silver gained 0.65% to $32.883, and Copper rose 0.87% to $4.4095.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05.45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.09%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.22%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.21%.
Forex at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.54% to 103.72, the USD/JPY was down 0.76% to 151.82, and the USD/AUD gained 0.30% to 1.5169.</li>
<li>The dollar fell as markets reacted to a surprise poll showing Kamala Harris leading, boosting investor sentiment for continuity. Uncertainty surrounding the close U.S. election and potential Fed rate cut also contributed to caution in currency markets.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mixed, Europe Market Gains In US Election Week; Crude Oil Up 2% - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, October 31st, U.S. markets closed lower as Microsoft and Meta highlighted rising AI-related costs that could affect future earnings, dampening optimism for megacap stocks that have driven this year&#8217;s rally. Meta and Microsoft shares both slipped despite beating earnings estimates, while Amazon and Apple reported strong quarterly results after market close, bolstered by growth in cloud services and iPhone sales, respectively.
According to economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 for the week ending October 26th, while the personal consumption expenditure price index rose by 0.2% in September, up from a 0.1% increase in August.
S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by information technology, consumer discretionary, and real estate, while utilities and energy stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.90% to close at 41,763.46, the S&amp;P 500 declined 1.86% to 5,705.45, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.76% to finish at 18,095.15.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 2.79% at 38,009.50, led by losses in the Transportation Equipment, Rubber, and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.50% and ended the day at 8,118.80, led by losses in the Transportation Equipment, Rubber, and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors.</li>
<li>India markets are closed for the Diwali Holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.22% to close at 3,272.57, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.03%, finishing the day at 3,890.90.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.93% and closed the session at 20,506.43.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.59%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.56%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.52%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.56%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.63% at $71.08/bbl, and Brent was up 2.40% at $74.56/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose over +2% amid reports of Iran preparing a retaliatory strike on Israel from Iraq. The increase was also supported by expectations that OPEC+ might delay planned production hikes.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.07% at $2.792.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.34% at $2,758.65, Silver gained 0.41% to $32.935, and Copper rose 0.60% to $4.3660.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.27%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.35%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.40%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.16% to 104.15, the USD/JPY rose 0.48% to 152.77, and the USD/AUD gained 0.26% to 1.5235.</li>
<li>The dollar steadied after its strongest month in two years as investors awaited U.S. jobs data. The yen softened, giving up recent gains ahead of Japan&#8217;s three-day weekend and key risk events.</li>
</ul>
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Asia In Red, Europe Markets Gain; Crude Oil Rises 2.5% - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, October 30th, U.S. markets closed in red, weighed down by declines in chip stocks as investors awaited a wave of corporate earnings. Microsoft and Meta reported earnings post-close, both exceeding revenue estimates, while Alphabet gained after surpassing third-quarter revenue and profit expectations earlier in the week.
U.S. economic data showed third-quarter GDP grew at a 2.8% annualized rate, slightly below the forecasted 3.0%. U.S. private payrolls exceeded expectations, adding 233,000 jobs in October.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.22% to close at 42,141.54, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.33% to 5,813.67, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.56% to finish at 18,607.93.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.59% at 39,099.50, led by losses in the Transportation Equipment, Rubber, and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.25% and ended the day at 8,160.00, led by losses in the Consumer Staples, Utilities and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 0.42% at 24,238.50 and Nifty 500 was down 0.19% at 22,707.45.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.42% to close at 3,279.82, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.04%, finishing the day at 3,891.04.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng declined 0.31% and closed the session at 20,317.33.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.76%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.51%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.81%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.71%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.38% at $68.87/bbl, and Brent was up 0.39% at $72.44/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose, extending a rally fueled by optimism about U.S. fuel demand following unexpected drops in crude and gasoline inventories.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 1.86% at $2.792.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.53% at $2,786.20, Silver declined 1.27% to $33.645, and Copper rose 0.02% to $4.3515.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.46%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.78%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 1.05%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index slid 0.05% to 103.95, the USD/JPY was down 0.68% to 152.36, and the USD/AUD gained 0.07% to 1.5221.
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Asia Ex-China And Europe Markets Dip; Crude Extends Gains While Dollar Softens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, October 29, U.S. markets closed mixed: the Nasdaq reached a record high, the S&amp;P 500 gained, and the Dow declined as investors evaluated earnings reports. Alphabet&#8217;s strong revenue, along with upcoming results from other &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech giants, will determine if Wall Street&#8217;s optimism for AI and tech can sustain recent index gains.
Economic data showed the S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index rose 5.2% year-over-year in August, down from July&#8217;s 5.9%. U.S. wholesale inventories dipped 0.1% in September, while the trade deficit widened to $108.2 billion from $94.2 billion.
S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by losses in energy, consumer staples, and utilities, while information technology and communication services stocks outperformed.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.36% to close at 42,233.05, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.16% to 5,832.92, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.78% to finish at 18,712.75.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 1.16% at 39,332.00, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Finance &amp; Investment and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.83% and ended the day at 8,180.40, led by losses in the Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 0.48% at 24,350.30 and Nifty 500 was down 0.20% at 22,750.05.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.61% to close at 3,266.24, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.90%, finishing the day at 3,889.45.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng declined 1.55% and closed the session at 20,380.64.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.88%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.59%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.09%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.22%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.76% at $67.69/bbl, and Brent was up 0.71% at $71.22/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.21% at $2.853.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.58% at $2,797.30, Silver gained 0.03% to $34.453, and Copper slid 0.09% to $4.3567.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.19%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures increased 0.14%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index slid 0.18% to 104.12, the USD/JPY was down 0.30% to 152.91, and the USD/AUD fell 0.37% to 1.5186.
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Asia Ex-Japan And Europe Markets Dip; Gold Clocks New High, Dollar Softens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, October 28th, U.S. markets closed higher, driven by anticipation for a wave of earnings reports from major tech companies and relief that energy supplies remained steady despite geopolitical tensions. Key stocks like Alphabet, Meta, and Apple gained ahead of their earnings, with investors focused on AI spending and 2024 capital expenditure plans.
Economic data showed that the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported that Texas' manufacturing business activity index improved to -3 in October, up from -9 in September.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by gains in financials, materials, and utilities, while tech and energy declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.65% to close at 42,387.57, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.27% to 5,823.52, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.26% and ended the session at 18,567.19.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.60% at 38,882.50, led by gains in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Automobiles &amp; Parts and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.34% and ended the day at 8,249.20,  led by gains in the Gold, Consumer Discretionary and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 traded higher by 0.51% at 24,463.75 and Nifty 500 was up 0.65% at 22,796.95.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite fell 1.08% to close at 3,286.41 and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 1.00%, finishing the day at 3,924.65.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.49% and closed the session at 20,701.14.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.55%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX gained 0.53%.</li>
<li>France's CAC rose 0.74%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.42%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.68% at $67.85/bbl, and Brent was up 0.66% at $71.49/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged higher after a 6% drop in the previous session, with support from a U.S. plan to purchase oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. However, ongoing concerns about weak demand growth and limited Middle East escalation weighed on prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 1.26% at $2.827.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.27% at $2,763.45, Silver rose 0.67% to $34.233, and Copper gained 1.05% to $4.4088.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05.45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.01%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures increased 0.06%.
Forex at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.07% to 104.23, USD/JPY was up 0.08% at 153.40 and USD/AUD gained 0.15% to 1.5212.</li>
<li>Asian markets were mixed as investors awaited key U.S. tech earnings and jobs data. The dollar hovered near a three-month high, supported by strong U.S. economic indicators and election expectations. Japanese yen stabilized post-election, while crude prices remained low amid reduced Middle East conflict concerns.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Up, While Crude Oil Rebounds - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, October 25th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Nasdaq ending higher, boosted by megacap stocks such as Tesla, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, as investors looked ahead to key earnings reports.
Tesla&#8217;s upbeat sales forecast rekindled optimism in tech stocks, while chip giant Nvidia briefly surpassed Apple in market value. Rising Treasury yields and upcoming employment data fueled speculation on potential Fed rate cuts.
According to economic data, U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 70.5 in October, while durable goods orders fell 0.8% to $284.8 billion in September, matching August&#8217;s decline.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by declines in financials, real estate, and utilities, while information technology and communication services outperformed, ending the session higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.61% to close at 42,114.40, the S&amp;P 500 slid 0.03% to 5,808.10, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.56% to finish at 18,518.61.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 2.01% at 38,650.50, led by gains in the Manufacturing, Textile and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.12% and ended the day at 8,221.50,  led by gains in the I.T., Consumer Discretionary, and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded higher by 0.65% at 24,339.15 and Nifty 500 was up 0.67% at 22,649.95.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.68% to close at 3,322.20, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.20%, finishing the day at 3,964.16.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.04% and closed the session at 20,599.36.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.25%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.12%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose0.47%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.06%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 6.38% at $67.23/bbl, and Brent was down 6.03% at $71.06/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday after Israel&#8217;s airstrikes bypassed critical oil and nuclear sites, alleviating immediate supply concerns. Reduced geopolitical risk played a key role, shifting the focus to potential delays in OPEC+ production quotas due to weaker market fundamentals.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.17% to $2.994.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.45% at $2,742.30, Silver declined 0.70% to $33.550, and Copper slid 0.34% to $4.3555.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.53%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.65%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures increased 0.85%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.01% to 104.25, USD/JPY was up 0.30% at 152.76, and USD/AUD gained 0.12% to 1.5147.
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Oil Prices Drop Over 6% As Supply Fears Ease; Asia And Europe market Up - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, Oct. 25, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 gained on Tesla&#8217;s surge and optimistic earnings forecast, adding $140 billion to its market cap.
Despite easing Treasury yields, sentiment remained cautious as other sectors declined on mixed corporate results.
According to the economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 15,000 to 227,000 for the week ending Oct. 19, below the expected 242,000. October&#8217;s S&amp;P Global flash manufacturing PMI rose to 47.8, while services PMI increased to 55.3.
The S&amp;P 500&#8217;s sectors closed largely negative, with materials, industrials, and utilities seeing the biggest losses. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks defied the trend, closing higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.33% to close at 42,374.36, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.21% to 5,809.86, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.76% to finish at 18,415.49.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.76% at 37,889.00, led by losses in the Power, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.06% and ended the day at 8,211.30, led by gains in the IT, Healthcare and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 0.77% at 24,207.00 and Nifty 500 was down 1.16% at 22,523.50.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.59% to close at 3,299.70, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.70%, finishing the day at 3,956.42.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.49% and closed the session at 20,590.15.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.11%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.11%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.03%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.07%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.47% at $70.53/bbl, and Brent was up 0.47% at $74.72/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.44% at $2.511.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.54% at $2,733.85, Silver declined 1.27% to $33.370, and Copper slid 0.28% to $4.3390.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.19%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.24%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures increased 0.27%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.01% to 104.06, USD/JPY was up 0.10% at 151.97, and USD/AUD gained 0.15% to 1.5082.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Up; Dollar Index Steady While Oil Ticks Higher - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, October 24th, U.S. markets closed in red as rising Treasury yields weighed on mega-cap stocks and dampened hopes for significant Federal Reserve rate cuts. Corporate news impacted McDonald&#8217;s and Coca-Cola, while 10-year U.S. Treasury yields hit a three-month high.
Economic data shows that U.S. existing home sales fell by 1% in September compared to the previous month, bringing the annualized rate to 3.84 million.
S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower Wednesday, led by losses in consumer discretionary, tech, and communication services, while real estate and utilities ended higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.96% to close at 42,514.95, the S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.92% to 5,797.40, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.60% to finish at 18,276.65
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.26% at 38,177.50, led by gains in the Transport, Rubber, and Paper &amp; Pulp sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.12% and ended the day at 8,206.30, led by losses in the I.T., Gold and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 0.12% at 24,406.45 and Nifty 500 was down 0.22% at 22,790.15.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.68% to close at 3,280.26, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 1.12%, finishing the day at 3,928.83.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng slipped 1.30% and closed the session at 20,489.62.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.66%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.47%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.66%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.64%.</li>
<li>European stock markets edged higher as investors focused on third-quarter earnings and regional economic data. Investors are closely watching eurozone PMI readings amid concerns about growth, with weak data potentially pushing the ECB toward further rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.09% at $702.25/bbl, and Brent was up 2.00% at $76.46/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose over 2%, recovering from previous losses, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and reports of North Korean troops aiding Russia in Ukraine kept traders cautious.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 1.54% at $2.378.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.72% at $2,748.95, Silver gained 1.70% to $34.413, and Copper rose 0.96% to $4.3780.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05.45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.10%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.42%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures increased 0.76%.
Forex at 05.45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index slid 0.25% to 104.19, the USD/JPY was down 0.52% to 151.97, and the USD/AUD declined 0.31% to 1.5028.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Gains, Crude Oil Jumps 2% On Geopolitical Concerns, Gold Advances - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, October 22nd, U.S. markets closed mixed as investors focused on rising Treasury yields and anticipated upcoming earnings reports to gauge the health of American companies.
The Nasdaq eked out a modest gain, while the Dow and S&amp;P 500 saw slight declines. Treasury yields, particularly the 10-year note, reached 4.222%, their highest since July, as markets reassessed the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy path.
According to the economic data, the composite manufacturing index for the U.S. Fifth District was reported at -14 in October, an improvement from the previous month&#8217;s reading of -21.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, with industrials, materials, and utilities suffering the biggest losses and consumer staples and communication services gaining.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.02% to close at 42,924.89, the S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.05% to 5,851.20, while the Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.18% to finish at 18,573.13.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.85% at 38,079.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Power, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.13% and ended the day at 8,216.00, led by gains in the Consumer Staples, Gold, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 0.20% at 24,422.30, while Nifty 500 was up 0.06% at 22,829.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.52% to close at 3,302.80, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.39%, finishing the day at 3,973.21.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 1.27% and closed the session at 20,760.15.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.23%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.01%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.36%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.20%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.13% at $70.92/bbl, and Brent was down 1.08% at $75.22/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell after U.S. crude inventories rose more than expected, though futures remain up this week due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 1000% at $2.288.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.19% at $2,765.15, Silver declined 0.74% to $34.782, and Copper slipped 0.86% to $4.3432.</li>
<li>Gold prices surged to a record high, driven by investor demand amid Middle East tensions, despite a strong dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05.45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.40%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.18%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.27%.
Forex at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.25% to 104.33, the USD/JPY rose 1.10% to 152.72, and the USD/AUD gained 0.37% to 1.5022.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar surged to near three-month highs, driven by rising Treasury yields, diminished expectations for Fed rate cuts, and increased confidence in a Trump election victory, boosting safe-haven demand.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slips, Oil Falls On Inventory Surge, Dollar Gains To 3-Month High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, October 21st, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Dow and S&amp;P 500 declining. This ended a six-week winning streak as rising Treasury yields and high valuations raised investor caution ahead of key earnings reports. Nvidia boosted the Nasdaq, while Tesla and other rate-sensitive tech stocks slipped.
Boeing surged as news emerged that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41433623/boeing-stock-rises-ahead-of-wednesdays-union-vote-will-investors-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief" rel="noreferrer noopener">workers might vote</a> on a deal to end a costly five-week strike, while Spirit Airlines <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41432467/why-spirit-airlines-stock-is-taking-off-monday" rel="noreferrer noopener">soared after securing an agreement</a> to extend its debt refinancing deadline by two months.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower on Monday, with real estate, health care, and financials leading the losses. Meanwhile, tech stocks outperformed, finishing higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.80% and closed at 42,931.60. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.18% at 5,853.98, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.27%, finishing the session at 18,540.01.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.60% at 38,405.50, led by 38,405.50, led by losses in the Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic, Rubber and Power sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 1.68% and ended the day at 8,205.70, led by losses in the Healthcare, A-REITs and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 1.25% at 24,472.10, and Nifty 500 was down 1.93% at 22,814.45.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.54% to close at 3,285.87, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.57%, finishing the day at 3,957.78.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.10% and closed the session at 20,498.95.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.22%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.80%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.74%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.94% at $70.69/bbl, and Brent was up 0.82% at $74.90/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices steadied as U.S. diplomatic efforts to push for a Middle East ceasefire and weak demand growth in China weighed on the market.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 1.60% at $2.348.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.27% at $2,746.15, Silver rose 0.92% to $34.392, and Copper gained 0.67% to $4.3885.</li>
<li>Gold prices rose near record highs amid uncertainty about the U.S. election, Middle East tensions, and expected interest rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.47%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.01%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.65%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.02% to 104.00, USD/JPY was down 0.01% at 150.81, and USD/AUD declined 0.39% to 1.4960.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Slips, Gold Near Record High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, October 18th, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq hitting record highs. Strong Netflix earnings and broader gains in tech stocks boosted these indexes. All three indexes marked their sixth straight weekly gain. Key tech stocks, including Apple and Nvidia, contributed to the rally.
In economic news, U.S. housing stats dropped by 0.5% in September, reaching an annualized rate of 1.354 million units. Additionally, building permits decreased by 2.9%, falling to an annual rate of 1.428 million for the month.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed positively on Friday, led by utilities, communication services, and real estate, while energy stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.09% and closed at 43,275.91. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.40% at 5,864.67, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.63%, finishing the session at 18,489.55.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.11% at 39,030.00, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.74% and ended the day at 8,344.40, led by gains in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 0.45% at 24,741.55 and Nifty 500 was down 0.90% at 23,229.55.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.20% to close at 3,268.11, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.25%, finishing the day at 3,935.20.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng declined 1.57% and closed the session at 20,478.46.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.50%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.51%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.54%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.07%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.66% at $69.84/bbl, and Brent was up 1.40% at $74.08/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped 7% last week due to concerns over China&#8217;s slowing demand and easing Middle East supply risks.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 1.33% at $2.288.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.63% at $2,747.15, Silver rose 2.89% to $34.197, and Copper gained 0.87% to $4.4228.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.09%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.15%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.29%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.18% to 103.68, the USD/JPY rose 0.36% at 150.06, and the USD/AUD gained 0.39% to 1.4970.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar strengthened, buoyed by slower expected rate cuts and rising confidence in Trump&#8217;s election chances.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Down, Gold Nears $2,750 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, Oct. 17, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Dow reaching a record high, fueled by strong retail sales and Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) upbeat earnings forecast, which lifted chip stocks. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq were nearly flat. Gold surged to a record high amid U.S. election uncertainties, while robust economic data sustained market optimism despite mixed quarterly earnings.
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According to economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 19,000 for the week ending Oct. 12. Retail sales rose by 0.4% in September, surpassing market estimates, while the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index increased to 10.3 in October, exceeding expectations.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, with utilities, real estate, and communication services leading the losses. However, energy and information technology stocks outperformed, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.37% and closed at 43,239.05. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.02% at 5,841.47, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.04%, finishing the session at 18,373.61.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.11% at 38,987.50, led by gains in the Power, Banking and Rubber sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.87% and ended the day at 8,283.20, led by losses in the Utilities, A-REITs and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded higher by 0.38% at 24,845.75 and Nifty 500 was up 0.24% at 23,430.35.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 2.91% to close at 3,261.56, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 3.62%, finishing the day at 3,925.23.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 3.61% and closed the session at 20,804.11.</li>
<li>Chinese shares rose as Q3 GDP growth met expectations, with the economy expanding 4.6% year-on-year, slightly below Beijing&#8217;s 5% annual target and down from the previous quarter. Industrial production and retail sales exceeded forecasts in September, and unemployment dropped to 5.1%.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.63%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.15%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.58%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.28%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.41% at $70.38/bbl, and Brent was down 0.43% at $74.12/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil futures steadied after U.S. crude and fuel inventories fell, and China announced more fiscal stimulus. Despite a slight rise in Brent and WTI prices, both are set for their largest weekly drop since early September, with ongoing concerns about global demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.09% at $2.349.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.74% at $2,727.45, Silver rose 1.64% to $32.295, and Copper gained 1.03% to $4.3700.</li>
<li>Gold reached a new all-time high, surpassing $2,700 for the first time, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.13%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.29%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index slid 0.16% to 103.66, the USD/JPY was down 0.21% to 149.88, and the USD/AUD fell 0.19% to 1.4903.
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Gold Surges Past $2,700 To Record High; Asia And Europe Markets In Green - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, October 16th, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a record high, closing above 43,000 points. Gains in small-caps and financial stocks, led by strong earnings from Morgan Stanley, offset declines in mega-cap tech shares. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq also rose.
According to economic data, U.S. export prices declined by 0.7% month-over-month, surpassing market expectations of a drop of 0.4%, and import prices fell by 0.4% compared to the previous month.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 ended higher, with utilities, financials, and real estate stocks leading the gains, while communication services and consumer staples stocks declined.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.79% and closed at 43,077.70. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.47% at 5,842.47, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.28%, finishing the session at 18,367.08.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.65% at 38,945.50, led by losses in the Precision Instruments, Electrical/Machinery, and Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.86% and ended the day at 8,355.90, led by gains in the Gold, Industrials and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded lower by 0.88% at 24,750.75, and the Nifty 500 was down 1.25% at 23,376.55.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 1.05% to close at 3,169.38, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 1.13%, finishing the day at 3,788.22.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng slid 1.02% and closed the session at 20,079.10.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.73%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.63%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 1.08%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.36%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06.00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.48% at $70.74/bbl, and Brent was up 0.49% at $74.57/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices remained steady as investors awaited developments in the Middle East, U.S. oil inventory data, and China&#8217;s stimulus plans. Uncertainty over potential conflict-related supply disruptions continues.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.21% at $2.362.</li>
<li>Gold was trading up 0.15% at $2,695.60, Silver slid 0.60% to $31.788, and Copper declined 1.33% to $4.3090.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06.00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.09%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.41%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.69%.
Forex at 06.00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index slid 0.03% to 103.56, the USD/JPY was down 0.02% to 149.59, and the USD/AUD fell 0.39% to 1.4943.
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Asia Down, Europe Gains; Crude Oil Steady As Investors Eye Middle East Developments - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Tuesday, October 15th, U.S. markets closed lower, with the Nasdaq dropping 1% as chip stocks, including Nvidia and ASML, fell on demand concerns. The energy sector also declined as oil prices slid. Earnings results were mixed, with financials outperforming while healthcare disappointed.
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In economic data, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index dropped to -11.9 in October, down from 11.5 in the prior month, exceeding market expectations of 3.8.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with technology, energy, and healthcare leading losses, while real estate and consumer staples finished higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.75% and closed at 42,740.42. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.76% at 5,815.26, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.01%, finishing the session at 18,315.59.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.87% at 39,201.50, led by losses in the Communication, Power, and Automobiles and parts sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.41% and ended the day at 8,284.70, led by losses in the IT, Utilities and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was trading lower by 0.31% at 24,980.60, and the Nifty 500 was down 0.26% at 23,669.50.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.05% to close at 3,202.95, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.63%, finishing the day at 3,831.59.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng slid 0.16% and closed the session at 20,286.85.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.66%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.53%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.47%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.66%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.06% at $70.63/bbl, and Brent was up 0.04% at $74.28/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil steadied, supported by OPEC+ cuts and uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, after demand concerns caused a sharp drop. Ongoing supply cuts and conflict risks keep the market tense.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.32% at $2.490.</li>
<li>Gold was trading up 0.68% at $2,696.95, Silver rose 1.04% to $32.100, and Copper gained 1.10% to $4.3855.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05.45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.04%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.03%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.12%.
Forex at 05.45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.01% to 103.25, USD/JPY was up 0.07% at 149.30, and USD/AUD gained 0.21% to 1.4948.
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Asia And Europe Markets In Red; Oil Recovers Slightly, Gold Nears $2,700 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, October 14th, U.S. markets closed higher as the S&amp;P 500 and Dow reached new record highs. Semiconductors led the rally, with Arm Holdings and Nvidia rising.
Despite lower trading volume due to a federal holiday, the market gained momentum from positive third-quarter earnings reports from major banks.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by gains in tech, real estate, and utilities, while energy stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.47% and closed at 43,065.22. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.77% at 5,859.85, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.87%, finishing the session at 18,502.69.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.87% at 39,950.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Retail, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.79% and ended the day at 8,318.40, led by gains in the Financials, Gold, and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was trading lower by 0.30% at 25,053.05, while the Nifty 500 was up 0.04% at 23,737.20.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 2.53% to close at 3,201.29, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 2.66%, finishing the day at 3,855.99.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng slid 3.67% and closed the session at 20,318.79.</li>
<li>China plans to raise 6 trillion yuan ($850 billion) through special bonds to stimulate its economy, but investor sentiment remains muted. Despite hopes for near-term growth stabilization, concerns persist over long-term challenges, including weak consumption and trade tensions.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.37%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.73%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.36%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 5.13% at $70.04/bbl, and Brent was down 4.97% at $73.61/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped to a near two-week low, driven by a weaker demand outlook and reports that Israel may avoid striking Iranian oil facilities, easing fears of supply disruptions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 1.36% at $2.460.</li>
<li>Gold was trading up 0.23% at $2,671.85, Silver rose 0226% to $31.382, and Copper declined 1.32% to $4.3477.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05.45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.12%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.18%.
Forex at 05.45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index slid 0.19% to 103.10, the USD/JPY was down 0.59% to 148.87, and the USD/AUD gained 0.15% to 1.4892.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar stayed near $103, driven by expectations of slower Federal Reserve rate cuts. Resilient economic data and higher-than-expected inflation led traders to reduce their bets on aggressive cuts.</li>
</ul>
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Crude Oil Drops 5% On Demand Concerns, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, October 11th, U.S. markets closed in green, fueled by strong performances in financial stocks after major banks reported robust quarterly results. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and BlackRock surpassed profit expectations, boosting the S&amp;P Financials index. This positive start to earnings season and encouraging inflation data raised expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in November.
According to economic data, in September, U.S. core producer prices rose by 0.2% from the previous month, slightly lower than the 0.3% increase recorded in August.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher on Friday, led by financials, real estate, and industrials, while consumer discretionary and information technology stocks ended lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.97% and closed at 42,863.86. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.61% at 5,815.03, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.33%, finishing the session at 18,342.94.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan markets closed for the National Sports Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Monday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.47% and ended the day at 8,252.80, led by gains in the Gold, Materials and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded higher by 0.69% at 25,135.45, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.51% at 23,730.75.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 2.07% to close at 3,284.32, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 1.91%, finishing the day at 3,961.34.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng slid 0.75% and closed the session at 21,092.87.</li>
<li>Stock markets held below last month&#8217;s highs as China&#8217;s stimulus promises failed to impress investors. U.S. and European shares edged up, while China&#8217;s yuan weakened and oil prices fell due to demand concerns.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.01%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.32%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.35%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.07%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.70% at $73.50/bbl, and Brent was down 2.57% at $77.02/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped, erasing last week&#8217;s gains, as China&#8217;s vague stimulus plans failed to inspire confidence and deflationary pressures worsened. Market concerns over potential Israeli attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure persisted.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 1.98% at $2.580.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.03% at $2,675.40, Silver slid 0.56% to $31.578, and Copper declined 1.37% to $4.4318.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.12%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 017%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.15% to 103.04, the USD/JPY rose 0.20% to 149.43, and the USD/AUD gained 0.23% to 1.4877.
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Asia Gains, Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Cools Off On Global Demand Worries While Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, October 10th, U.S. markets closed lower as investors weighed conflicting economic data. Inflation came in higher than expected, while jobless claims also rose, signaling potential economic weakness. This uncertainty has led traders to anticipate a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in November.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims increased to 258,000 in the week ending October 5th, surpassing expectations of 230,000. Meanwhile, annual inflation eased to 2.4% in September, continuing a six-month decline but slightly exceeding the projected 2.3%.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with real estate, communication services, and industrials seeing the biggest losses, while energy and materials stocks ended higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.14% and closed at 42,454.12. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.21% at 5,780.05, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.05%, finishing the session at 18,282.05.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 0.42% at 39,581.00, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments, and Chemical sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.10% and ended the day at 8,214.50, led by losses in the Materials, Metals &amp; Mining, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was trading lower by 0.11% at 24,974.85, while the Nifty 500 was up 0.05% at 23,610.10.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 2.55% to close at 3,217.74, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 2.77%, finishing the day at 3,887.17.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Markets closed for the Chung Yeung Day holiday.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.05%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.01%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.02%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.24%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.83% at $75.23/bbl, and Brent was down 0.73% at $78.76/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices declined as investors balanced the potential impact of U.S. hurricane damage on demand with concerns over possible supply disruptions if Israel targets Iranian oil facilities.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.71% at $2.694.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.57% at $2,654.20, Silver gained 0.27% to $31.325, and Copper rose 0.69% to $4.4570.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.28%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index slid 0.11% to 102.87, the USD/JPY was up 0.25% to 148.95, and the USD/AUD fell 0.23% to 1.4850.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Crude Dips While Gold Rises Above $2,650 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, October 9th, the U.S. markets closed higher, driven by Federal Reserve meeting minutes showing a &#8220;substantial majority&#8221; supported a half-point rate cut, easing investor concerns. Traders also anticipated key inflation data and the upcoming third-quarter earnings season.
Tech stocks saw mixed movements, with Google parent Alphabet down 1.5% amid antitrust concerns.
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In economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.1% month-over-month to $904.8 billion in August, below the preliminary 0.2% estimate and matching the revised 0.2% increase from the previous month.
The S&amp;P 500 closed mostly higher, led by gains in healthcare, information technology, and industrials, while utilities and communication services ended lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.03% and closed at 42,512.00. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.71% at 5,792.04, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.60%, finishing the session at 18,291.62.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 0.29% at 39,414.50, led by gains in the Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic, Marine Transport, and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.43% and ended the day at 8,223.00, led by gains in the Metals &amp; Mining, Materials and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded higher by 0.08% at 25,000.40 and Nifty 500 up 0.02% at 25,000.40.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 1.32% to close at 3,301.93, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 1.06%, finishing the day at 3,997.79.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index was up 2.98% and closed at 21,251.98.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.24%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.23%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.08%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.50% at $74.35/bbl, and Brent was up 1.40% at $77.66/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices increased, supported by increased demand from Hurricane Milton&#8217;s impact in Florida and concerns over Middle East supply risks. Tensions between Israel and Iran kept investors cautious despite demand concerns and higher U.S. crude inventories.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.90% at $2.636.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.30% at $2,633.90, Silver gained 0.54% to $30.832, and Copper rose 0.09% to $4.4030.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.10%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.14%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.17%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index slid 0.02% to 102.90, the USD/JPY was down 0.25% to 148.91, and the USD/AUD fell 0.07% to 1.4874.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar held near a seven-week high as traders awaited key U.S. inflation data. The yen slipped as markets remain skeptical about further rate hikes from the Bank of Japan.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Gains, Europe Dips While Crude Oil Surges On Supply Risk - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, October 8th, U.S. markets closed in green as investors bought into technology stocks, benefiting from a slight easing in Treasury yields, which reduced concerns about rising borrowing costs.
According to economic data, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 91.5 in September from 91.2 in August, below the expected 91.7. Meanwhile, the U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $70.4 billion in August, the lowest in five months, from $78.9 billion in July.
Most S&amp;P sectors gained, led by consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services, while the materials sector declined as metal prices fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.30% and closed at 42,080.37. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.97% at 5,751.13, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.45%, finishing the session at 18,182.92.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 1.01% at 39,299.50, led by gains in the Banking, Insurance and Finance &amp; Investment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.13% and ended the day at 8,187.40, led by gains in the IT, Telecoms Services and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was trading lower by 0.03% at 25,005.90, while the Nifty 500 was up 0.44% at 23,615.55.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite plunged 6.62% to close at 3,258.86, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 7.05%, finishing the day at 3,955.98.</li>
<li>Chinese and Hong Kong stocks tumbled Wednesday as investors took profits from a recent rally, disappointed by the lack of new stimulus measures. Key indexes in China posted their largest daily losses since 2020, with property and tourism stocks among the biggest losers.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index dropped 1.38% to close at 20,637.24.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.02%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX was up 0.11%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.12%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.52%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.88% at $74.19/bbl, and Brent was up 0.79% at $77.80/bbl.</li>
<li>Despite weak demand expectations, oil prices ticked higher, fueled by Middle East tensions and anticipation of China&#8217;s fiscal policy updates. Brent and WTI futures rebounded after a sharp decline as investors remained cautious about regional escalations and potential impacts on oil demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 1.13% at $2.702.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.03% at $2,636.05, Silver gained 0.99% to $30.913, and Copper slid 0.53% to $4.4330.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.07%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.10%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.18%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.08% to 102.62, the USD/JPY rose 0.32% to 148.66, and the USD/AUD gained 0.21% to 1.4848.
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China Markets Plunge, Europe Edges Higher, Crude Oil Maintains Premium After Selloff - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Monday, October 7th, the U.S. markets closed lower as rising Treasury yields and concerns over the Middle East conflict&#8217;s effect on oil prices dampened sentiment. Additionally, regulatory challenges for Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple, along with uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate cut decisions, weighed on the market.
Investors are also bracing for Hurricane Milton and awaiting key economic data and earnings reports later this week.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell on Monday, led by consumer discretionary, utilities, and communication services, while energy gained as crude surged on Middle East supply concerns.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.94% and closed at 41,954.24. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.96% at 5,695.94, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.18%, finishing the session at 17,923.90.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 1.26% at 38,907.50, led by losses in the Transportation Equipment, Precision Instruments, and Railway &amp; Bus sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.35% and ended the day at 8,176.90, led by losses in the Metals &amp; Mining, Materials, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded higher by 0.72% at 24,974.65, and Nifty 500 was up 1.11% at 23,437.75.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite surged 4.59% to close at 3,489.78, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 jumped 5.93%, finishing the day at 4,256.10.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s markets initially surged to two-year highs after the National Day holiday but lost steam as investors were disappointed by the lack of substantial new stimulus measures. Despite China expressing confidence in achieving its growth target, the absence of detailed fiscal support dampened market optimism.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index dropped 9.41% to close at 20,926.79, marking its sharpest decline since 2008. The fall followed a weeks-long rally as investors grew disappointed by China&#8217;s limited stimulus measures. This prompted profit-taking and fund reallocations to mainland markets with more direct government support.        </li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.74%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX was down 0.34%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 0.89%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 1.18%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.88% at $75.70/bbl, and Brent was down 1.80% at $79.45/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices declined as fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East subsided. The market remains on edge, awaiting Israel&#8217;s response to Iranian missile attacks, but profit-taking and disappointment over China&#8217;s modest stimulus measures added pressure.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.47% at $2.758.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.29% at $2,676.80, Silver fell 0.62% to $32.193, and Copper slid 0.33% to $4.5585.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.20%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.37%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.44%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.16% to 102.37, the USD/JPY was down 0.21% to 147.87, and the USD/AUD gained 0.44% to 1.4876.</li>
<li>The dollar retreated from seven-week highs as investors recalibrated expectations for U.S. rate cuts, even as ongoing Middle East tensions supported its safe-haven appeal.</li>
</ul>
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China Rallies To 2-Year High, Europe Slips, Dollar Softens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

European indexes mixed as markets gear up for U.S. election

Markets are seemingly scaling back some Trump trades, and we suspect the next two days can see some abnormal swings in USD crosses.

FX Daily: Let US Election Volatility Begin

The British pound has been fairly strong during the trading session on Friday as the jobs number in the United States came out as adding just 12,000 jobs last month.

GBP/USD Forecast: Continues To Recover

U.S. Polls Spur Position Adjusting Ahead Of Tomorrow's Election

Weekend polls in the US made it seem that the Trump victory, which many large pools of capital, had discounted, was not so inevitable after all.

US Polls Spur Position Adjusting Ahead Of Tomorrow's Election

We're headed into what's set to be a monumental week for financial markets.

This Week: Volatility Ahead With US Elections And Fed Rate Decision In Focus

Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust declares monthly distribution of $0.3215

Bank Of England: 5 Things To Watch This Week

The GBP/USD pair trades flat near 1.2950 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Traders will closely monitor the outcome of the US presidential election.

GBP/USD Holds Steady Near 1.2950 As Traders Await US Presidential Election Result

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Monday, November 4.

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