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On Wednesday, July 2, U.S. markets closed mixed. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, buoyed by tech sector gains and a trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam that eased tariff concerns.
The Dow edged slightly lower. Nasdaq&#8217;s strength was led by Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla. Investors are now focused on Thursday&#8217;s non-farm payrolls report for signs of potential Fed rate cuts amid weak private payroll data and Centene&#8217;s withdrawn 2025 earnings forecast.
In economic data, U.S. private employers cut 33,000 jobs in June, the first drop since March 2023, raising expectations of a Fed rate cut. Economists now see Friday&#8217;s jobs report showing a slowdown to 110,000 gains. Markets have priced in a September cut and see a 25% chance of one in July, with a second cut expected by year-end.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Wednesday, led by materials, tech, and energy, while health care and utilities declined.
The Dow fell 0.02% to 44,484.42, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.47% at 6,227.42, and the Nasdaq gained 0.94% to 20,393.13.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.16% lower at 39,699.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.02% at 8,595.80, led by losses in the Telecoms Services, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.17% at 25,410.70, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.08% to 23,529.35.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.18% at 3,461.15, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.62% to 3,968.07.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index closed the session at 24,069.94, lower by 0.63%
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.26%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.01%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 slid 0.15%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.34%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.08% at $66.72/bbl, and Brent was down 1.06% at $68.38/bbl.
Oil prices fell as traders weighed potential U.S. tariff hikes, a likely OPEC+ output increase, weak Chinese demand, rising U.S. crude inventories, and pre-holiday caution ahead of key economic data.
Natural gas rose 1.01% to $3.523.
Gold traded lower by 0.11% to $3,355.92, Silver rose 0.72% to $37.005, and Copper gained 0.28% to $5.1640.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.04%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.07%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.06% to 96.83, USD/JPY was up 0.13% to 143.86, and USD/AUD rose 0.13% to 1.5209.
The U.S. dollar remained near 3.5-year lows on Thursday ahead of key jobs data and amid optimism over a U.S.-Vietnam trade deal. Rate cut expectations and fiscal concerns kept pressure on the greenback.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Dollar Near 3-Year Lows - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, July 1, U.S. markets closed mixed, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq fell, pulled down by large-cap tech stocks, while the Dow gained. Volatility was high amid low liquidity. Investor optimism from potential stimulus was tempered by market concentration and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46213387/elon-musk-backs-trump-over-gaza-ceasefire-despite-public-spats-credit-where-credit-is-due" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla-Trump spat</a>. 
Economic data, including unexpectedly higher job openings, supported the Fed&#8217;s patient stance on rate cuts, shifting focus to Thursday&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls report.
In economic data, U.S. job openings increased to 7.769 million in May. The ISM manufacturing PMI for June rose to 49 compared to market estimates of 48.8. U.S. construction spending declined 0.3% in May to $2,138 billion annually.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors, including materials, healthcare, and energy, saw gains, but information technology and communication services ended lower.
The Dow rose 0.91% to 44,494.94, the S&amp;P 500 was down 0.11% at 6,198.01, and the Nasdaq declined 0.82% to 20,202.89.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.58% lower at 39,755.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.66% at 8,597.70, led by gains in the A-REITs, Materials, and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.37% at 24,221.41, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.30% to 23,544.25.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.09% at 3,454.79, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.02% to 3,943.68.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index closed the session at 24,221.41, higher by 0.62%
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.64%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.25%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.16%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.31%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI traded higher by 0.87% at $66.02/bbl, and Brent was up 0.88% at $67.69/bbl.
Oil prices held steady as markets balanced expected OPEC+ supply increases, a weaker dollar, and mixed U.S. economic signals, including a surprise crude inventory build. Geopolitical calm and macro policy ambiguity also influenced trading.
Natural gas fell 0.91% to $3.384.
Gold traded higher by 0.06% to $3,351.12, Silver rose 0.41% to $36.000, and Copper gained 1.59% to $5.1285.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.15%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.10%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.34% to 96.97, USD/JPY was up 0.51% to 144.61, and USD/AUD rose 0.28% to 1.5235.
The dollar index edged up slightly, supported by strong U.S. job openings data, moving away from its recent lows despite ongoing pressure from policy uncertainty and rate cut expectations.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Rises While Dollar Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

In January 2025, the U.S. dollar was charging toward its 2022 highs, riding a wave of investor optimism as Donald Trump returned to the White House. Wall Street was betting on tariffs and domestic tax cuts to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46146713/trump-dollar-outlook-tariffs-debt"> strengthen the greenback.</a>
However, just six months later, the narrative turned on its head.
The dollar has posted its worst first-half performance since 1991, with the U.S. Dollar Index—a widely followed gauge of dollar strength on Wall Street—down more than 10% year-to-date, hitting levels not seen since September 2021.
Now, the dollar's sharp decline is no longer just a trader's concern. 
It's starting to bite American tourists, who are discovering that their dream vacations abroad—from croissants in Paris to cocktails in Cancun—come with a noticeably higher price tag.
Here are five favorite destinations where U.S. travelers are feeling the squeeze this summer.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Paris: That Croissant Just Got A Lot Fancier</h2>
The euro – as tracked by the Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXE#NYSE">FXE</a>) – has gained 14% against the dollar this year, sending the exchange rate above 1.18 euros per dollar. 
That means American travelers are now getting less than 0.83 euros per dollar at current exchange rates, as the dollar extended its losing streak to 10 consecutive sessions on July 1—a run not seen since 2003.
Whether it&#8217;s a rooftop view of the Eiffel Tower or a walk along the Seine, your dreamy Parisian holiday is now pricier. 
In May 2024, the average daily rate (ADR) in Paris was $193 when converted into dollars, according to ArRoi, a platform that tracks Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) prices.
By May 2025, that figure climbed to $207. If July follows last year's seasonal spike when ADR hit a peak of $220, prices this month could push above $235, assuming similar trends.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">London: More Pounds, Fewer Dollars</h2>
The British pound – as tracked by the Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXB#NYSE">FXB</a>) – has gained 9% against the dollar in 2025, with one dollar now buying just 0.72 pounds.
London's ADRs on Airbnb jumped from $154 in May 2024 to $216 this year—a staggering 40% increase. 
With July 2024's ADR at $176, this summer could see London rentals reach $245, based on similar growth.
So if you're eyeing fish and chips by the Thames or a Harry Potter studio tour, prepare to pay London prices in full.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rio de Janeiro: Samba With A Stronger Real</h2>
The Brazilian real has appreciated by 13% against the dollar so far in 2025, making travel to Rio de Janeiro more expensive, even during the off-season.
Rio's average nightly Airbnb cost climbed to $75 in May 2025, up from $64 a year earlier. Food, transportation and tourist attractions are also eating into budgets as the dollar's value shrinks.
Brazil's natural beauty remains breathtaking, but your beachside caipirinha is now served with a stronger exchange rate.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cancun: Peso Packs A Punch</h2>
Even neighboring Mexico is less of a budget-friendly haven this year. While Cancun's cost per night has held steady at around $72, the Mexican peso's gains are making everything else—from margaritas to excursions—more expensive.
You're now getting just 18.70 pesos per dollar, a sharp 9% drop from the 20.70 pesos you would've received at the start of the year.
According to Numbeo, a typical restaurant dinner for two in Cancun now costs 1,000 pesos, or more than $50—and that's before you even order the margaritas.
Toss in tips, taxis and tourist excursions, and your wallet starts feeling the peso's punch.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bangkok: Still Budget—But No Longer A Steal</h2>
If Bangkok is on your list for a bachelor party or epic friends' getaway, get ready to spend a bit more this year.
Thailand remains a budget destination, but inflation and currency changes are closing that gap. 
The Thai baht has strengthened 7% in 2025, while Bangkok's average nightly Airbnb rate has surged from $39 in May 2024 to $51 this year.
If July follows last year's trend—when ADR hit $42—travelers could now be facing nightly rates near $60, a price they didn't even see during peak season in January.
Still cheaper than Western Europe, but not the bargain it once was.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bottom Line</h2>
What started as a dollar resurgence in early 2025 has turned into a historic slump, leaving U.S. tourists footing higher bills across nearly every major destination abroad. 
With the U.S. Dollar Index down over 10%—its worst start to a year since 1991—the greenback's weakness is hitting travelers where it hurts: their vacation budgets.
That dream summer trip abroad now comes with a steeper price tag, and the dollar simply doesn't go as far as it did just a year ago. 
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On Monday, June 30, U.S. markets closed higher, boosted by optimism over trade deals and possible rate cuts. Despite this strong finish, concerns about tariffs and fiscal policy weighed on overall performance. Investors reacted to soft economic data and shifting central bank expectations, while portfolio adjustments and rising bank stocks added momentum. Still, some analysts warned the rally may not last amid mounting economic and policy uncertainty.
In economic data, the Chicago PMI edged down to 40.4 in June from 40.5 in May, below the expected 42.7. Meanwhile, the Dallas Fed&#8217;s business activity index for Texas manufacturing rose to -12.7 from -15.3, signaling a slight improvement despite ongoing contraction.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Monday, led by tech, financials, and real estate, while energy and consumer discretionary declined.
The Dow rose 0.63% to 44,094.77, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.52% at 6,204.95, and the Nasdaq gained 0.47% to 20,369.73.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.43% lower at 39,908.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.01% at 8,541.10, led by losses in the Industrials, Telecoms Services, and Materials sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.14% at 25,552.05, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.03% to 23,625.30.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.39% at 3,457.75, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.17% to 3,942.76.
The Hong Kong market was closed for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day holiday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.52%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.70%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.62%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.26%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.17% at $65.00/bbl, and Brent was down 0.16% at $66.63/bbl.
Oil prices held steady as investors weighed expectations of an OPEC+ output hike in August and ongoing trade negotiations.
Natural gas fell 1.30% to $3.411.
Gold traded higher by 1.56% to $3,359.40, Silver rose 1.81% to $36.500, and Copper gained 1.40% to $5.1455.
Gold prices rose on safe-haven demand amid trade uncertainty and a weaker dollar as investors braced for Trump&#8217;s tariff deadline. Broader metal markets also gained on improved sentiment and China data.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures fell 0.13%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 0.30%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.34% to 96.46, USD/JPY was down 0.78% to 142.91, and USD/AUD slid 0.07% to 1.5185.
The U.S. dollar fell, hit by fiscal concerns, trade uncertainty, and expectations of faster Fed rate cuts. Trump&#8217;s criticism of the Fed added pressure while investors await key U.S. data.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slips, Dollar Weakens Further As Tariff Deadline Looms - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, June 27, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs amid optimism over trade deals and expected Fed rate cuts. Despite U.S.-Canada tensions, investor momentum remained strong, particularly in tech stocks. Economic data showed mixed signals, but consumer sentiment improved.
Nvidia and Nike led gains, while Micron boosted AI stock confidence. Overall, market resilience and bullish sentiment continued to drive gains.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher Friday, led by communication services, consumer discretionary, and industrials, while energy and health care declined.
The Dow rose 1.00% to 43,819.27, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.54% at 6,173.07, and the Nasdaq gained 0.52% to 20,273.46.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.80% higher at 40,472.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.33% at 8,542.30, led by gains in the Healthcare, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.44% at 25,524.95, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.01% to 23,621.90.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.59% at 3,444.43, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.37% to 3,936.08.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.87% lower at 24,072.28.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.30%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.09%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.19%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.30%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.40% at $65.26/bbl, and Brent was down 0.24% at $66.65/bbl.
Oil prices held steady as Middle East tensions eased, but potential OPEC+ output hikes and global demand uncertainty kept gains limited. Bearish pressure is expected to persist amid weak outlooks.
Natural gas fell 3.56% to $3.606.
Gold traded higher by 0.33% to $3,298.52, Silver fell 0.13% to $35.990, and Copper gained 0.52% to $5.0530.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.47%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.61%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.17% to 97.23, USD/JPY was down 0.30% to 144.24, and USD/AUD gained 0.05% to 1.5320.
The U.S. dollar slid near multi-year lows on hopes for trade deals and expected Fed rate cuts. Easing tariff risks, dovish Fed signals and euro strength further pressured the greenback.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Edges Lower, Dollar Weakens On Rate Cut Bets - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, June 26, U.S. markets closed higher as easing geopolitical tensions and supportive economic data boosted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Major indexes advanced in a broad rally, edging the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq closer to record highs.
Bank stocks led gains after a regulatory proposal, while Fed officials signaled openness to easing. Mixed economic signals, including weak consumer spending and strong orders, fueled speculation about the timing of rate cuts.
According to economic data, the U.S. first-quarter GDP was revised down to -0.5% from -0.2%, driven by a larger trade deficit from weaker exports. However, May factory orders jumped 16.4% to $343.6 billion, the biggest monthly gain since 2014, far exceeding expectations. Weekly jobless claims dropped by 10,000 to 236,000, defying forecasts of no change and signaling ongoing strength in the labor market.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by communication services, consumer discretionary, and energy. Real estate and consumer staples declined.
The Dow rose 0.94% to 43,386.84, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.80% at 6,141.02, and the Nasdaq gained 0.97% to 20,167.91.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.42% higher at 40,145.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.43% at 8,514.20, led by losses in the Financials, Healthcare, and A-REITs sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.37% at 25,640.40, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.44% to 23,621.45.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.70% at 3,424.23, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.61% to 3,921.76.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.17% lower at 24,284.15.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.97%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.83%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.41%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.54%.
European stocks rose on U.S.-China trade progress and Middle East ceasefire optimism.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.72% at $65.71/bbl, and Brent was up 0.61% at $67.10/bbl.
Oil prices increased Friday but were on track for their biggest weekly drop since March 2023, as easing geopolitical tensions erased risk premiums. Focus shifted back to supply-demand fundamentals, with support from falling inventories and strong Chinese imports.
Natural gas rose 2.75% to $3.623.
Gold traded lower by 1.47% to $3,298.62, Silver fell 2.26% to $35.755, and Copper declined 1.34% to $4.9955.
Gold fell to a near four-week low as the Israel-Iran ceasefire reduced safe-haven demand and investors awaited key U.S. inflation data.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.24%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.31%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.04% to 97.26, USD/JPY was up 0.01% to 144.44, and USD/AUD gained 0.10% to 1.5290.
The U.S. dollar neared multi-year lows as markets priced in deeper rate cuts and a possible dovish Fed chair replacement.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Advances, Gold And Dollar Slip Further - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, June 25, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Nasdaq lifted by tech shares while the S&amp;P 500 remained flat. Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s second day of congressional testimony reiterated the central bank&#8217;s wait-and-see approach to rate cuts.
Nvidia&#8217;s market value surged, making it the world&#8217;s most valuable company. Economic uncertainty weighed on corporate guidance, with notable declines from Tesla, FedEx, and General Mills. BlackBerry and Micron saw strong gains.
According to economic data, U.S. new home sales fell by 13.7% to 623,000 units in May, while building permits dropped by 2% to 1.394 million.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with real estate, consumer staples, and utilities posting the largest losses, while information technology and communication services stocks ended higher.
The Dow slid 0.25% to 42,982.43, the S&amp;P 500 was flat at 6,092.16, and the Nasdaq gained 0.31% to 19,973.55.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.66% higher at 39,588.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.10% at 8,550.80, led by losses in the IT, Gold, and A-REITs sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.26% at 25,562.60, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.99% to 23,527.80.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.22% at 3,448.45, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.35% to 3,946.02.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.61% lower at 24,325.40.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.18%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.76%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.24%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.18%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.03% at $64.90/bbl, and Brent was up 0.09% at $66.50/bbl.
Oil prices steadied after erasing earlier gains as investors focused on market fundamentals amid cautious optimism over the Iran-Israel ceasefire.
Natural gas fell 0.90% to $3.537.
Gold traded higher by 0.32% to $3,354.10, Silver rose 1.40% to $36.608, and Copper gained 2.77% to $5.0523.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.19%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.40%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.56% to 97.15, USD/JPY was down 0.77% to 144.09, and USD/AUD slid 0.39% to 1.5293.
The dollar fell to multi-year lows against the euro and Swiss franc, driven by concerns over the Fed&#8217;s independence and Trump&#8217;s criticism of Powell.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Gains, Dollar Hit by Fed Concerns And Cooling Inflation - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, June 24, U.S. markets closed higher as investors responded positively to a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and awaited signals from the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq 100 reached a record close, and the S&amp;P 500 neared its previous peak.
Tech shares led the rally, while energy stocks slipped on lower oil prices. Fed Chair Powell emphasized a cautious approach to rate cuts, with weakening consumer confidence adding to expectations for future easing.
In economic data, the U.S. current account deficit jumped 44% to $450.2 billion in Q1, above the prior $312 billion and slightly above forecasts. Meanwhile, home price growth slowed, with the S&amp;P Case-Shiller Index rising 3.4% in April, down from 4.1% in March.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Tuesday, led by tech, communication services, and financials. Energy stocks declined, bucking the trend.
The Dow rose 1.19% to 43,089.02, the S&amp;P 500 was up 1.11% to 6,092.18, and the Nasdaq gained 1.43% to 19,912.53.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.40% higher at 38,946.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.04% at 8,559.20, led by gains in the Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Utilities sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.80% at 25,244.05, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.79% to 23,295.80.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 1.01% at 3,455.97, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.44% to 3,960.07.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 1.23% higher at 24,474.67.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.13%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.33%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 slid 0.06%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.01%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.27% at $65.19/bbl, and Brent was up 1.12% at $66.92/bbl.
Oil prices rose over 1% as U.S. demand remained firm, and a fragile ceasefire eased supply fears. Expectations of Fed rate cuts also supported the market&#8217;s demand outlook.
Natural gas fell 0.03% to $3.654.
Gold traded higher by 0.11% to $3,337.12, Silver slid 0.21% to $35.658, and Copper gained 0.24% to $4.8840.
Gold prices inched higher Wednesday as a weaker dollar offered support, offsetting pressure from easing geopolitical tensions after the Israel-Iran ceasefire. Other metals also rose slightly on a softer dollar.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures fell 0.07%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.06%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.12% to 98.10, USD/JPY was up 0.50% to 145.66, and USD/AUD slid 0.08% to 1.5398.
The dollar hovered near a four-year low against the euro as easing oil prices and a shaky Middle East truce reduced inflation fears, boosting rate-cut hopes and risk appetite.
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Asia Up, Europe Markets Slip, Dollar Under Pressure On Increased Risk Appetite - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, June 23, U.S. markets closed higher as investors were relieved by Iran&#8217;s measured response to American airstrikes, easing fears of wider conflict.
The major indexes ended higher, while oil prices plunged sharply after traders bet that global crude supplies would remain stable. Analysts pointed to Iran&#8217;s limited military capabilities and lack of strong allies as reasons for the market&#8217;s calm reaction despite heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
In economic data, S&amp;P Global&#8217;s U.S. services PMI dipped to 53.1 in June from 53.7, slightly above expectations of 52.9. The manufacturing PMI remained unchanged at 52, indicating a steady expansion in factory activity.
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Consumer and real estate stocks led broad S&amp;P 500 gains Monday, while energy shares fell as oil prices dropped.
The Dow rose 0.89% to 42,581.78, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.96% to 6,025.17, and the Nasdaq gained 0.94% to 19,630.97.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.16% higher at 38,800.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.95% at 8,555.50, led by gains in the Metals &amp; Mining, Materials, and Financials sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.26% at 25,037.10, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.48% to 23,110.60.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 1.15% at 3,420.57, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.20% to 3,904.03.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 2.06% higher at 24,177.07.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 1.77%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 2.15%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.45%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.38%.
European shares jumped as Trump announced an Iran-Israel ceasefire, boosting travel stocks. Energy lagged on falling oil; the STOXX 600 rose, led by airlines and leisure.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 3.20% at $66.29/bbl, and Brent was down 3.29% at $68.21/bbl.
Oil prices dropped to two-week lows after Israel accepted Trump&#8217;s ceasefire plan with Iran, easing fears of supply disruption and erasing the recent risk premium in crude markets.
Natural gas fell 1.52% to $3.752.
Gold traded lower by 1.85% to $3,332.90, Silver slid 0.50% to $36.005, and Copper gained 0.87% to $4.8920.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.77%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.89%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 1.17%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.41% to 97.99, USD/JPY was down 0.81% to 144.97, and USD/AUD slid 0.78% to 1.5361.
The U.S. dollar fell as ceasefire optimism between Iran and Israel boosted risk appetite. The Dollar Index dropped while the euro, sterling, and yen gained on improving sentiment.
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Global Markets Rally, Oil Plunges On Ceasefire Optimism

On Friday, June 20, U.S. markets closed mixed amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions and uncertainty over possible U.S. involvement. Choppy trading, triple-witching volume, and inflation concerns weighed on sentiment. While the S&amp;P dipped, the Nasdaq gained for the week. Tech megacaps dragged indices lower as investors remained cautious. Mixed Fed comments added to market unease over interest rate direction.
In economic data, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index held steady at minus 4.0 in June, matching the previous reading and falling short of the expected minus 1.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Friday, led by health care, materials, and communications, while energy and consumer staples gained.
The Dow rose 0.08% to 42,206.82, the S&amp;P 500 was down 0.22% to 5,967.84, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.51% to 19,447.41.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.01% lower at 38,401.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.36% at 8,474.90.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.62% at 24,954.30, and the Nifty 500 declined 0.23% to 22,987.20.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.65% at 3,381.58, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.29% to 3,857.90.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.67% higher at 23,689.13.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.27%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.44%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.48%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.01%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.99% at $74.58/bbl, and Brent was up 1.04% at $76.30/bbl.
Oil hit five-month highs as the U.S. joined Israel in striking Iran, raising supply fears. Prices later flattened as no disruptions occurred, but the risk premium persists amid Hormuz closure threats.
Natural gas rose 0.94% to $3.986.
Gold traded lower by 0.13% to $3,381.60, Silver rose 0.34% to $36.135, and Copper declined 0.67% to $4.8000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.11%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.23%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
As of 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.59% to 99.29, USD/JPY was up 1.19% to 147.84, and USD/AUD rose 1.12% to 1.5677
The U.S. dollar strengthened as investors sought safety amid Middle East tensions, especially after strikes on Iran. Moves were muted as markets awaited Iran&#8217;s response.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slips As Oil Hits $75 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, June 17, U.S. markets closed lower as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, heightening geopolitical tensions and prompting the U.S. to deploy more fighter jets to the region.
Volatility rose, with energy and defense stocks gaining on higher oil prices, while solar stocks plunged following proposed tax credit cuts. Investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy decision.
On the economic data front, May retail sales dropped 0.9%, deeper than April&#8217;s 0.1% decline and worse than expected. Industrial production slipped 0.2%, missing estimates, while import prices were unchanged and export prices fell 0.9%.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in the red, led by health care, materials, and consumer discretionary. Energy was the lone bright spot. The Dow fell 0.70% to 42,215.80, the S&amp;P 500 lost 0.84% to 5,982.72, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.91% to 19,521.09.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.87% higher at 38,873.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.12% at 8,531.20, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining, and Materials sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.19% at 24,807.20, and the Nifty 500 declined 0.26% to 22,922.25.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.04% at 3,388.81, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.12% to 3,874.97.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session at a 1.12% lower rate of 23,710.69.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.01%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.13%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.09%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.19%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.13% at $72.45/bbl, and Brent was down 1.10% at $75.61/bbl.
Oil prices dipped Wednesday in Asian trade after a sharp 4% rise as markets balanced Middle East supply risks against the Fed&#8217;s looming rate decision.
Natural gas fell 0.68% to $3.826.
Gold traded lower by 0.27% to $3,397.80, Silver rose 0.35% to $37.283, and Copper gained 0.68% to $4.8423.
Gold held steady as safe-haven demand rose amid Middle East tensions and weak U.S. data. Other metals gained on a weaker dollar.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.21%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.36%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.15% to 98.69, USD/JPY was down 0.21% to 144.93, and USD/AUD declined 0.31% to 1.5392.
On Wednesday, the U.S. dollar slipped against the yen and Swiss franc as Middle East tensions drove demand for safe-haven assets.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Dollar Pressured Amid Middle East Tensions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, June 16, U.S. markets ended higher on hopes of easing tensions between Israel and Iran, which drove oil prices lower, easing inflation concerns. Hopes for a ceasefire and Iran&#8217;s diplomatic outreach lifted investor sentiment. Tech and communication stocks led gains, while utilities underperformed.
With key economic data and earnings ahead, all eyes remain on the Fed&#8217;s rate decision, with no cuts expected.
In economic data, the New York Empire State Manufacturing Index dropped to -16 in June, down from -9.2 in May and below the expected -5.5.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Monday, led by tech, communication, and consumer stocks, while utilities and health care declined. The Dow closed higher by 0.75% at 42,515.09, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.94% to 6,033.11, and the Nasdaq rose 1.52% to 19,701.21.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.67% higher at 38,567.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.08% at 8,541.30, led by losses in the Utilities, Financials and Healthcare sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.37% at 24,853.40, and the Nifty 500 declined 0.49% to 22,981.50.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.04% at 3,387.40, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.09% to 3,870.38.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.34% lower at 23,980.30.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 06:00 am ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.27%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 1.25%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 1.05%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.47%.
European stocks fell as Iran-Israel tensions escalated, fueling fears of broader conflict and inflation from rising oil prices. Most STOXX 600 sectors declined, led by banks, while energy gained.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 06:00 am ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.38% at $71.23/bbl, and Brent was up 1.47% at $74.31/bbl.
Oil prices rose amid ongoing Iran-Israel tensions, though no production losses have been reported. Markets remain volatile as concerns over disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz persist.
Natural gas rose 1.25% to $3.795.
Gold traded lower by 0.33% to $3,406.45, Silver rose 0.62% to $36.675, and Copper fell 0.37% to $4.8182.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 06:00 am ET, the Dow Jones futures fell 0.62%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 0.61%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 06:00 am ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.02% to 98.16, USD/JPY was up 0.02% to 144.76, and USD/AUD declined 0.09% to 1.5308.
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Asia And Europe Markets In Red, Oil Spikes On Geopolitical Tensions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, June 13, U.S. markets ended sharply lower as escalating Iran-Israel tensions rattled global markets. Oil prices jumped on fears of supply disruption, boosting energy and defense stocks, while airlines tumbled on rising fuel concerns.
Most sectors in the S&amp;P 500 declined, led by financials and tech. Despite positive consumer sentiment and stable inflation data, geopolitical risks weighed heavily on investor confidence and market performance.
According to economic data, the University of Michigan&#8217;s consumer sentiment index rose to 60.5 in June, up from 52.2 in the prior two months and above expectations of 53.5.
While most S&amp;P 500 sectors, including financials, tech, and materials, posted losses Friday, energy stocks closed higher against the trend. The Dow closed lower by 1.79% at 42,197.79, the S&amp;P 500 declined 1.13% to 5,976.97, and the Nasdaq slipped 1.30% to 19,406.83.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.29% higher at 38,324.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.01% at 8,548.40, led by gains in the Energy, IT and Telecoms Services sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.89% at 24,937.40, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.79% to 23,086.95.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.35% at 3,388.73, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.25% to 3,873.80.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.70% higher at 24,060.9
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.42%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.32%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.71%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.38%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.60% at $70.86/bbl, and Brent was down 0.73% at $73.74/bbl.
Oil prices dipped Monday after a sharp surge on Friday, as Israeli-Iranian strikes over the weekend left oil facilities intact. Brent and WTI futures gave back earlier gains despite briefly rising over $4 in Asian trading.
Natural gas rose 2.90% to $3.685.
Gold traded lower by 0.61% to $3,431.70, Silver rose 0.10% to $36.393, and Copper fell 0.28% to $4.8008.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.36%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.41%, and Nasdaq 100 was up 0.49%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.24% to 97.98, USD/JPY was up 0.01% to 144.12, and USD/AUD declined 0.42% to 1.5348.
The dollar held steady Monday amid Israel-Iran tensions and ahead of key central bank meetings, while risk currencies edged higher and oil prices eased from last week&#8217;s surge.
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Asia And Europe Markets Rise, Dollar Slips Ahead Of Central Bank Decisions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Rising Middle East tensions and President Donald Trump&#8217;s threats to Iran are flaring uncertainty in the global and U.S. markets. As a result, money is flowing from equities to safe-haven assets like gold.
Also, the crude oil price is soaring as rising conflict threatens OPEC crude supply.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.92% lower at 37,821.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.21% at 8,547.40, led by losses in the IT, Healthcare, and Telecoms Services sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.71% at 24,712.40, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.65% to 22,895.65.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.75% at 3,377.00, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.72% to 3,864.18.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.59% lower at 23,892.56.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.33%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 1.35%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 1.03%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.38%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 7.54% at $73.17/bbl, and Brent was up 74.38% at $74.31/bbl.
Oil prices surged over 7% on Friday, hitting multi-month highs after Israel struck Iran&#8217;s nuclear sites, prompting retaliation and fears of supply disruption.
Natural gas rose 1.03% to $3.529.
Gold traded higher by 1.24% to $3,444.40, Silver rose 0.54% to $36.493, and Copper fell 1.90% to $4.7440.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, Dow Jones futures were down 1.14%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 1.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 1.48%.
U.S. stock futures fell after Israel&#8217;s strike on Iran raised Middle East tensions, spiking oil prices and boosting energy and defense stocks.
On Thursday, June 12, U.S. markets ended higher as optimism over artificial intelligence lifted investor sentiment. The S&amp;P 500 gained ground, led by a surge in Oracle shares after the company raised its outlook on strong AI-related demand. Gains in tech and gold mining stocks offset worries over Middle East tensions and a decline in Boeing shares. Softer inflation and labor data boosted hopes for an interest rate cut.
According to the economic data, U.S. producer prices rose 0.1% in May, below the 0.2% forecast, after a revised 0.2% drop in April. Initial jobless claims held at 248,000, above expectations of 240,000.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced Thursday, led by utilities, tech, and health care, while communication services and consumer discretionary lagged.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.45% to 98.31, USD/JPY was up 0.41% to 144.05, and USD/AUD rose 0.82% to 1.5430.
The dollar rallied Friday as investors sought safe havens after Israel&#8217;s strikes on Iran triggered retaliation.
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Global Markets Slide As Iran-Israel Conflict Heats Up, Oil Soars

The euro has lost its position as the second-largest reserve asset globally, with gold taking its place, the European Central Bank (ECB) stated in its 2025 annual review.
The top European financial institution took notice of a surge in central bank purchases and record-breaking prices of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold" rel="noreferrer noopener">the yellow metal</a>. At 20% of reserves, gold is slowly closing the gap on the U.S. dollar, which leads at 46%.
"Adjusted for inflation, real gold prices in 2024 surpassed their previous peak seen during the 1979 oil crisis. Meanwhile, gold reserves held by central banks stand at levels close to those last seen in the Bretton Woods era (36,000 tons), although they now account for a far smaller share of total gold supply," the ECB said in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/other-publications/ire/focus/html/ecb.irebox202506_01~f93400a4aa.en.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">review</a>.
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The bank has stated the persistent rally into 2025, which has (for now) topped at $3,500 per ounce, driven by a mix of investor interest and persistent official sector demand.
The geopolitical shock of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered a reassessment of reserve strategies among central banks. Concerns over sanctions and the weaponization of reserve currencies drove a shift toward gold, which has long been viewed as a neutral store of value.
This trend was notable among countries geopolitically aligned with or near China and Russia, many of which began increasing their gold holdings in late 2021.
In response, gold demand from the official sector surged to historic highs. Central banks added over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43512109/gold-extends-records-as-central-banks-rush-to-buy-bullion-miners-eye-sixth-straight-winning-week" rel="noreferrer noopener">1,000 tons of gold</a> in each of the past three years—more than double the pace seen during the 2010s.
In 2024 alone, official sector purchases represented over 20% of global gold demand, effectively doubling the average share of 10% in the previous decade.
According to recent data from the World Gold Council, Türkiye, India, China, and Poland were the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gold.org/goldhub/gold-focus/2025/05/indias-gold-market-update-gains-hold-despite-demand-pressure" rel="noreferrer noopener">largest gold buyers</a>, collectively adding over 600 tons since the end of 2021. Interestingly, while India recently became the fourth-largest global economy, Poland is its European counterpart and the only regional outperformer in 2024,<a target="_blank" href="https://think.ing.com/snaps/poland-cee-peers-2024/" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ING research</a> showed.
Boosted gold reserves could help these economies to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/05/45617358/gold-demand-holds-firm-as-dollar-confidence-wavers" rel="noreferrer noopener">safeguard against de-dollarization</a>, and hedge against inflation and political instability.
Despite gold's impressive climb, its dominance is still constrained by supply limitations and competition from other reserve assets. Notably, the global gold supply is expected to grow by just<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45828108/global-gold-supply-to-grow-1-in-2025-report-shows" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1% in 2025</a>, while the U.S. dollar money supply (M2) has grown by<a target="_blank" href="https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_m2_money_supply_yoy" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 4.44%</a> in the last 12 months.
Price Watch: SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is up 25.6% year-to-date.
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Gold Surpasses Euro To Become Second-Largest Reserve Asset, Still Far Behind Dollar, ECB Says

On Wednesday, June 11, U.S. markets ended lower. The S&amp;P 500 slipped as investors grew wary over Middle East tensions and a reported embassy evacuation. A mild inflation report eased fears about tariff-driven price hikes, boosting hopes for future rate cuts.
Despite a tentative U.S.-China trade deal, skepticism lingered. Most sectors ended lower, with Amazon and Nvidia weighing heavily on the market.
According to economic data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported annual inflation at 2.4% in May, with core inflation steady at 2.8%, both slightly below expectations.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower Wednesday, led by losses in materials, communication services, and consumer discretionary, while energy and utilities closed higher.
The Dow closed almost flat at 42,865.77, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.27% to 6,022.24, and the Nasdaq slid 0.50% to 19,615.88.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.68% lower at 38,161.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.31% at 8,565.10, led by losses in the Materials, Metals &amp; Mining and Resources sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 1.06% at 24,871.70, and the Nifty 500 slid 1.29% to 23,036.05.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.01% at 3,402.66, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.06% to 3,892.20.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 1.36% lower at 24,035.38.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.91%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 1.23%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.61%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.16%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.35% at $67.24/bbl, and Brent was down 1.35% at $67.47/bbl.
Oil prices fell as traders weighed rising Middle East tensions and a planned U.S.-Iran meeting following a sharp rally on supply disruption fears.
Natural gas rose 2.54% to $3.595.
Gold traded higher by 1.27% to $3,385.72, Silver slid 0.57% to $36.005, and Copper fell 0.37% to $4.7965.
Gold surged as safe-haven demand rose on Middle East tensions and tariff fears, while a weak dollar and uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks boosted broader metal prices.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
As of 5:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures were down 0.57%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 0.31%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
As of 5:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.71% to 97.96, USD/JPY was down 0.64% to 143.61, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5381.
The dollar neared a 2025 low, and global stocks slipped as rising Middle East tensions and trade uncertainty pushed investors toward safe havens like gold, the yen, and the franc.
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Asia And Europe Markets Slide, Dollar Softens On Inflation Data And Geopolitical Worries - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, June 10, U.S. markets ended in the green. The S&amp;P 500 climbed, boosted by a rally in Tesla and renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade talks.
The Nasdaq also rose, lifted by tech strength, including gains in Alphabet. The Dow Jones posted modest gains as investor sentiment improved. All three indices continued their upward momentum, supported by hopes of tariff relief and upcoming inflation data.
According to economic data, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased to 98.8 in May, up from 95.8 in April and surpassing expectations of 95.9.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher Tuesday, led by energy, health care, and consumer discretionary, while industrials closed lower against the broader trend.
The Dow closed higher by 0.25% at 42,866.87, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.55% to 6,038.81, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63% to 19,714.99.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.49% higher at 38,398.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.06% at 8,592.10, led by gains in the A-REITs, Energy, and Resources sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.11% at 25,131.95, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.04% to 25,131.95.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.52% at 3,402.32, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.75% to 3,894.63.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.84% higher at 24,366.94.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.10%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.01%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.21%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.07%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.08% at $65.68/bbl, and Brent was up 0.90% at $67.47/bbl.
Oil prices rose near a seven-week high as U.S.-China trade talks eased demand concerns. OPEC+ plans a July output hike, but rising demand may offset supply.
Natural gas rose 1.13% to $3.573.
Gold traded higher by 0.29% to $3,353.52, Silver slid 0.56% to $36.443, and Copper fell 1.92% to $4.8057.
Gold rose as the demand for safe havens increased after a court upheld Trump&#8217;s tariffs, offsetting trade deal optimism.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Dow Jones futures were down 0.20%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 0.19%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.03% to 99.01, USD/JPY was up 0.13% to 145.06, and USD/AUD gained 0.13% to 1.5352.
The dollar&#8217;s global share declined in 2024, benefiting gold and smaller currencies like the yen and Canadian dollar, while the euro struggled due to fragmented EU financial and defense systems.
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Asia And Europe Markets Advance, Oil Hits 7-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, June 9, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P and Nasdaq posting modest gains while the Dow closed flat, weighed down by losses in major stocks like McDonald&#8217;s and Travelers. Small-cap stocks outperformed broader indices as investors remained cautiously optimistic, encouraged by the resumption of U.S.-China trade talks despite no immediate breakthroughs.
Economic data showed that U.S. wholesale inventories increased 0.2% in April to $908.7 billion, while consumer inflation expectations for the year dropped to 3.2% in May from 3.6%.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Monday, led by utilities, financials, and consumer staples. However, consumer discretionary and materials stocks rose against the trend.
The Dow closed flat at 42,761.76, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.09% to 6,005.88, and the Nasdaq rose 0.31% to 19,591.24.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.30% higher at 38,201.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.84% at 8,587.20, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, IT, and Financials sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.01% at 25,102.75, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.03% to 23,339.40.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.44% at 3,384.82, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.51% to 3,865.47.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.08% lower at 24,162.87.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.15%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.55%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.01%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.42%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.37% at $65.53/bbl, and Brent was up 0.37% at $67.32/bbl.
Oil prices rose amid U.S.-China trade optimism, Saudi supply cuts to China, and OPEC+ plans, with Brent reaching its highest since April.
Natural gas fell 0.58% to $3.614.
Gold traded lower by 0.14% to $3,350.20, Silver slid 0.10% to $36.750, and Copper fell 1.08% to $4.8720.
Gold prices fell as risk appetite improved amid progress in U.S.-China trade talks. Softer haven demand and a stronger dollar pressured metals despite recent geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Dow Jones futures were down 0.04%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.10%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.09% to 99.09, USD/JPY was up 0.08% to 144.68, and USD/AUD declined 0.02% to 1.5347.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Dollar Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, June 6, U.S. markets closed in green, as a solid jobs report eased economic concerns and optimism over renewed U.S.-China trade talks boosted sentiment. The S&amp;P 500 closed above a key milestone, led by gains in technology. Tesla rebounded after a sharp drop, and other major tech stocks rose. Investors now expect the Federal Reserve to hold off on rate cuts until later in the year, awaiting further signs of labor market softening.
According to economic data, the U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 139,000 in May, topping forecasts of 130,000. Wages grew 0.4%, the biggest monthly gain since January, while unemployment held at 4.2%.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Friday, led by strong gains in consumer discretionary, energy, and communication services stocks.
The Dow closed higher by 1.05% at 42,762.87, the S&amp;P 500 gained 1.03% to 6,000.36, and the Nasdaq rose 1.20% to 19,529.95.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.88% higher at 38,072.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia market closed for the King&#8217;s Birthday holiday.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.40% at 25,103.30, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.71% to 23,330.55.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.43% at 3,399.77, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.29% to 3,885.25.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 1.63% higher to 24,181.43.
Global stocks hit record highs as Asia markets rallied and hopes rose for U.S.-China trade talks. China&#8217;s weak export data highlighted economic risks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.24%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.46%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.05%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.10%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.12% at $64.67/bbl, and Brent was up 0.18% at $66.58/bbl.
Oil ticked higher on weak China data but held last week&#8217;s gains as markets eyed U.S.-China trade talks.
Natural gas fell 2.30% to $3.697.
Gold traded lower by 0.14% to $3,341.47, Silver rose 0.85% to $36.445, and Copper slid 0.03% to $4.8462.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Dow Jones futures rose 0.10%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.01%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.32% to 99.19, USD/JPY was down 0.56% to 144.06, and USD/AUD declin58 0.21% to 1.5313.
The dollar fell as focus shifted from strong U.S. jobs data to upcoming trade talks with China. Major currencies gained, while investors eyed U.S. inflation and Fed policy signals.
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Asia Market Gains, Europe Slips; Dollar Dips Ahead Of US-China Talks - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, June 5, U.S. markets closed lower as Tesla shares plunged amid escalating tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, wiping out significant market value. Optimism from renewed U.S.-China tariff dialogue was overshadowed by weak economic data, rising jobless claims, and inflation concerns. Broader market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key labor reports and ongoing uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy.
Economic data showed that U.S. unit labor costs rose 6.6% in Q1, while nonfarm productivity declined 1.5%. The trade deficit narrowed to $61.6 billion, marking its lowest since September 2023.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Thursday, led by consumer discretionary, materials, and staples, while communication services ended higher.
The Dow closed lower by 0.25% at 42,319.74, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.53% to 5,939.30, and the Nasdaq slid 0.83% to 19,298.45.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.49% higher at 37,740.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.27%, ending the session at 8,515.70, led by losses in the Gold, IT, and Healthcare sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.01% at 25,002.45, and the Nifty 500 rose 1.01% to 23,166.20.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.04% at 3,385.36, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.09% to 3,873.98.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.48% lower at 23,792.54.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.02%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.22%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.07%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.14%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.44% at $63.10/bbl, and Brent was down 0.34% at $65.13/bbl.
Oil prices dipped Friday but were set for weekly gains as renewed U.S.-China trade talks lifted demand hopes despite Saudi price cuts, supply hikes, and ongoing geopolitical risks.
Natural gas rose 1.69% to $3.739.
Gold traded higher by 0.12% to $3,379.15, Silver rose 1.24% to $36.250, and Copper fell 1.31% to $4.8683.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Dow Jones futures rose 0.34%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.41%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.23% to 98.97, USD/JPY was up 0.51% to 144.17, and USD/AUD gained 0.21% to 1.5405.
The dollar rose slightly Friday but faced a weekly loss amid weak U.S. data and trade tensions. Focus shifted to payrolls, while the euro and yen slipped on central bank signals.
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