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USA Gasoline Inventories 0.412M Barrel Build Vs 1.650M Barrel Draw Est.; 2.707M Barrel Draw Prior

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A second Donald Trump mandate could lead to marked shifts in global commodity prices, spurred by his pro-fossil fuel policies, potential tariffs, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump" rel="noreferrer noopener">aggressive trade stances</a>.
Oxford Economics <a target="_blank" href="https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/trump-presidency-could-alter-the-trajectory-for-commodity-prices/" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted</a> that Trump has campaigned to "unleash a new ear for fossil fuels," as deregulation of the U.S. energy sector could increase the production of oil, coal, and natural gas.
They expect that accelerating the current expansion in the domestic production of energy commodities would "lower the prices and, in turn, outweigh greater demand for diesel and gas through the repeal of tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act."
"Trump has pledged to roll back restrictions on drilling and permitting which were implemented under the Biden administration, as well as to streamline deregulation and end any [electric vehicle] mandates or green energy incentives," UK-based Gibson Shipbrokers stated, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/latest-news/oil/102924-us-elections-trump-presidency-seen-as-bullish-for-tanker-rates-in-us-middle-east-russia-wild-card" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> S&amp;P Global's report.
Industrial metals and agricultural goods, including steel and soybeans, will likely feel the impact of renewed tariffs, especially in a trade showdown with China. While China sought to reduce its exposure to U.S. soybean imports by importing more from Brazil and Argentina, it still buys a notable amount of U.S. oilseed.
Futures prices reacted accordingly to the election results, with the November 2024 deliveries declining 2.01% on the CME exchange, while Soybean oil prices rose 0.42% for the same period.
Trump's proposed tariff of up to 60% would likely weaken demand for industrial commodities like copper, steel, and iron ore, all essential to China's manufacturing.
"If Trump wins, I expect we'll see a serious slowdown in demand for metals. China, the largest consumer of these resources, would be facing the toughest constraints," Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/commodities-under-pressure-likely-trump-win-us-presidential-race-2024-11-06/" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> Reuters.
Such a shift could weigh on commodity-exporting nations like Australia, making it more challenging to maintain export revenues.
Matthew Durban, a former Australian Trade and Investment Commission economist, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/us-politics/increasingly-unstable-expert-claims-trump-win-would-be-calamitous-for-aussie-economy/news-story/c9e258889a0135c1f1cbbc80e3f1b234" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted</a> the risk for News.com.au, stating that Australia's economy would face "calamitous" consequences from reduced Chinese demand, which currently accounts for 35% of the country's exports. Tariffs would disrupt Chinese industrial activity, leading to lower demand for Australian commodities that fuel Chinese manufacturing, such as coal and iron ore.
That situation would put the country in strategic tension as it balances its close alliance with the U.S. and its economic reliance on China.
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Donald Trump's Victory Could Disrupt Commodities, Put Australia In Precarious Position

Election 2024 Update: Donald Trump <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election" rel="noreferrer noopener">won the 2024 election</a> over his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, the Associated Press declared. In his victory speech before the election was officially called, he praised running mate JD Vance and Elon Musk&#8217;s support.
Calling it &#8220;the greatest political movement,&#8221; Trump vowed to &#8220;fix everything about our country.&#8221;
On Tuesday, November 5th, U.S. markets closed higher, led by broad gains across sectors, as economic data signaled resilience in the services sector. Investors remain wary, however, with volatility anticipated due to the tight presidential race between Trump and Harris, which will impact both bond and currency markets.
In economic data, the September U.S. trade deficit expanded to $84.4 billion, marking its highest level since April 2022 and exceeding market expectations of $84.1 billion. ISM services PMI climbed to 56 in October, its strongest level since August 2022.
The S&amp;P 500 majority sectors ended in positive territory, led by notable gains in consumer discretionary, industrial, and utilities stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.02% to close at 42,221.88, the S&amp;P 500 rose 1.23% to 5,782.76, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.43% to finish at 18,439.17.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 2.16% and ended the session at 39,428.50, led by gains in the Glass, Transportation Equipment, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.83% and ended the day at 8,199.50, led by gains in the IT, Financials and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded higher by 1.16% at 24,493.90 and Nifty 500 was up 1.61% at 23,043.90, led by gains in the Technology, Oil &amp; Gas and Capital Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.09% to close at 3,383.81, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.50%, finishing the day at 4,024.28.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 2.23% and closed the session at 20,538.38.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s markets fell as Trump&#8217;s U.S. election victory raised concerns about renewed trade and tech tensions. Investors remain cautious, hedging against potential tariffs and sanctions affecting Chinese assets.</li>
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Eurozone at 05.30 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 1.06%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 1.18%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 1.75%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 1.42%.</li>
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Commodities at 6.00 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.17% at $71.11/bbl, and Brent was down 1.28% at $74.60/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped as the dollar surged amid Trump&#8217;s projected election win and a larger-than-expected U.S. crude stock rise.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.11% to $2.673</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.55% at $2,734.40, Silver fell 1.30% to $32.350 and Copper slipped 2.68% to $4.3558.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 6.00 AM ET
Dow futures climbed 2.87%, with S&amp;P 500 futures up 2.29% and Nasdaq 100 futures rising 1.75%.
Forex at 6.00 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 1.38% to 104.85, the USD/JPY rose 1.58% to 154.10, and the USD/AUD rose 0.74% to 1.5176.</li>
<li>U.S. and European <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41763731/bitcoin-past-73k-dollar-gold-stock-futures-rise-as-trump-harris-results-trickle-in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock futures, the dollar, and bitcoin surged</a> after Trump&#8217;s projected election victory, stirring inflation concerns and lifting Treasury.</li>
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Donald Trump Wins 47th Presidency -US Futures Up, Europe Up, Asia Mixed, Crude Falls And Dollar Strengthens

On Monday, November 4th, U.S. markets closed lower after a volatile session as investors braced for a pivotal week with the U.S. presidential election and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy announcement. A poll showing Kamala Harris leading in Iowa impacted &#8220;Trump trades,&#8221; adding market uncertainty amid expectations of delayed election results.
Economic data showed that U.S. factory orders dropped by 0.5% in September, reaching $584.2 billion, following a revised 0.8% decrease in August.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by losses in utilities, communication services, and financials, while energy and real estate stocks rose.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.61% to close at 41,794.60, the S&amp;P 500 fell 0.28% to 5,712.69, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.33% to finish at 18,179.98.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.42% and ended the session at 38,595.50, led by gains in the Glass, Transportation Equipment, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.40% and ended the day at 8,131.80, led by losses in the Gold, Utilities, and Financial sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 traded higher by 0.85% at 24,199.05, and Nifty 500 was up 0.63% at 22,661.00, led by gains in the Metals, Banking, and Oil &amp; Gas sectors shares.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 2.32% to close at 3,386.99, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 2.53%, finishing the day at 4,044.57.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng climbed 2.14% and closed the session at 21,006.97.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05.30 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.05%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.01%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.04%.</li>
<li>U.K.'sU.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.25%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05.30 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.35% at $71.73/bbl, and Brent was up 0.36% at $75.33/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices stayed within a narrow range as markets awaited the U.S. presidential election, following a 2% rise after OPEC+ delayed a planned December production increase.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.36% to $2.771.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.10% at $2,748.80, Silver gained 0.48% to $32.767, and Copper rose 0.85% to $4.4688.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05.30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.27%.
Forex at 05.30 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.12% to 103.77, the USD/JPY was up 0.05% to 152.20, and the USD/AUD declined 0.49% to 1.5110.</li>
<li>The dollar softened as election volatility spiked while traders awaited the Fed&#8217;s rate decision.</li>
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On US Election Day, Asia Mostly In Green, Europe Mixed, Dollar Softens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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
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<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
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<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>
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Asia In Red, Europe Markets Gain; Crude Oil Rises 2.5% - Global Markets Today While US Slept

EIA Says U.S. Gasoline Exports Rose To 781,000 Barrels/Day In Aug (Vs 757,000 Barrels/Day In July); U.S. Total Oil Demand In Aug Down 0.3 Pct Or 57,000 Barrels/Day Versus Last Year At 20.711M Barrels/Day (Vs 2.2% Rise In July)

EIA Says U.S. Crude Oil Exports Fell To 3.907M Barrels/Day In Aug (Vs 4.193M Barrels/Day In July); U.S. Total Refined Oil Product Exports Rose To 3.546M Barrels/Day In Aug (Vs 3.063M Barrels/Day In July); U.S. Distillates Fuel Exports Rose To 1.516M Barrels/Day In Aug (Vs 1.344M Barrels/Day In July)

USA Natural Gas Storage 78B Vs 79B Est.; 80B Prior

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>
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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
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<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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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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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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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

USA Gasoline Inventories A Build Of 0.878M Barrels Vs A Draw Of 1.600M Barrels Est.; Draw Of 2.201M Barrels Prior

EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks A Draw Of 1.140M Barrels Vs A Draw Of 2.000M Barrels Est.; Draw Of 3.534M Barrels Prior

The shale boom reshaped the U.S. energy industry, but recent declines in production suggest the surge may be slowing.

U.S. Shale Revolution Slows Down: The Start Of A Decline?

OPEC+ production hike delay may signal oil price concerns, analysts say

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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U.S. August Oil Production Sees Another Record High

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During my daily analysis of the commodity markets, the natural gas market has stood out, due to the fact that we had seen such a massive move to the upside on Monday.

Natural Gas Forecast: Natural Gas Pulls Back On Tuesday

Oil under pressure as Trump secures victory

Oil rises as traders assess impact of Trump win on energy policies

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Wednesday, November 6.

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