Invesco China Technology ETF (ARCA: CQQQ)

에 대한 최신 뉴스 Invesco China Technology ETF (ARCA:CQQQ)

Guggenheim China Technology ETF

Communication Services

Technology

Consumer Cyclical

Other

Industrials

Healthcare

Real Estate

Utilities

The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in the securities (including ADRs and GDRs) that comprise the underlying index. Strictly in accordance with its guidelines and mandated procedures, the index provider compiles, maintains, and calculates the underlying index. The underlying index may include China A-shares, B-shares, H-shares, N-shares, Red Chip shares, P-chip shares and S-chip shares. The fund is non-diversified.

Tencent Holdings Ltd

PDD Holdings Inc

Baidu Inc

Bilibili Inc

Invesco China Technology ETF

Asia

News

Emerging Markets

Eurozone

Futures

Commodities

Forex

Markets

ADIV

AGOV

ASHR

BBEU

BOIL

CQQQ

PowerShares DBmmodity Index Optimum Yield Diversified Fund

EEMA

FLAX

CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust

IEMG

IEUR

KraneShares Trust KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF

KDIV

SPEM

USDU

PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

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미국이 잠든 사이 아시아는 혼조, 유럽은 대부분 하락; 달러는 13개월 만에 최고치

Large Cap

Emerging Market ETFs

Global

Econ #s

Tech

ETFs

BABA

CNYA

CXSE

KWEB

MCHI

PowerShares Golden Dragon Halter USX China Portfolio

TCEHY

최근 몇 주 동안 중국 주식이 부양 정책에 힘입어 급격한 반등을 보였다. iShares MSCI China ETF(NYSE:MCHI)가 추적하는 MSCI China Index는 9월 24일부터 10월 7일 사이에 35% 이상 급등했다.

&#39;빠르고 격렬한 랠리&#39;가 올해 중국 주식을 S&amp;P 500 수익 대비 두 배 상승의 견인

Earnings

Equities

Sector ETFs

CHIQ

CLIX

ONLN

Citigourp Global Markets 2% Protected Notes Linked To The Djia

PDD 홀딩스(NASDAQ:PDD)의 미국 예탁증서(ADR)는 월요일에 거의 30% 급락해 회사가 2018년 상장한 이후 최악의 실적을 기록했다. 이러한 급격한 하락세는 이 회사의 암울한 2분기 실적과 더 비관적인 매출 전망으로 인해 촉발된 광범위한 판매 압력으로 인해 발생했다.

중국 소매 거물 PDD, 실망스러운 실적 이후 약 30% 급락: 영향을 받는 ETF는?

On Friday, December 13th, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq extended its upward streak while the S&amp;P 500 and Dow experienced declines.
Broadcom&#8217;s optimistic AI chip forecast drove a significant rise in shares, boosting tech sentiment as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming days.
In economic data, U.S. data showed import prices rose 0.1%, while the Producer Price Index increased 0.4%.
Among S&amp;P 500 sectors, Information Technology and Communication Services gained, driven by Broadcom&#8217;s surge. At the same time, Energy, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Real Estate, and Materials declined modestly, with Health Care and Utilities remaining flat.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.20% and closed at 43,828.06. The S&amp;P 500 closed almost flat, down by 0.003% to 6,051.09, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.12% to finish at 19,926.72.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.07% and ended the session at 39,463.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Warehousing, and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.56% and ended the day at 8,249.50, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.48% to 24,649.10, and Nifty 500 was down 0.09% closing at 23,337.15, led by losses in the Metals, Technology and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.16% to close at 3,386.33, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.54%, finishing the day at 3,911.84.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.88% and closed the session at 19,795.49.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.44%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.14%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.81%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.37%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.61% at $70.15/bbl, and Brent was down 0.87% at $73.86/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices eased as traders took profits ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting, while supply concerns over U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran limited losses.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.72% to $3.157.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.07% at $2,677.70, Silver was up 0.23% to $31.098, and Copper fell 0.53% to $4.1754.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.30%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 107.03, USD/JPY was up 0.13% at 153.84, and USD/AUD rose 0.03% to 1.5745.</li>
<li>The dollar hovered near a three-week high as markets anticipated a measured Fed rate cut this week. Bitcoin soared to a record above $105,000, buoyed by Trump&#8217;s proposal for a U.S. bitcoin reserve.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Decline, Dollar Hovers 3-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, December 12th, U.S. markets closed lower as investors assessed economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s meeting. Mixed signals from rising producer prices and climbing unemployment claims fueled uncertainty about inflation and the Fed&#8217;s rate cut trajectory, prompting profit-taking after recent market highs.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims climbed to 242,000 in early December, surpassing market expectations of 220,000, signaling potential labor market softening. Meanwhile, core producer prices increased by 0.2% month-over-month in November.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in healthcare, consumer discretionary, and communication services, while consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.53% and closed at 43,914.12, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.54% to 6,051.25, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.66% to finish at 19,902.84.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 1.02% and ended the session at 39,490.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Finance &amp; Investment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.41% and ended the day at 8,296.00, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.96% to 24,783.30, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.47%, closing at 23,365.45. Gains in the Technology, Consumer Durables, and Banking sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 2.01% to close at 3,391.88, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 2.37%, finishing the day at 3,933.18.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 2.09% and closed the session at 19,971.24.</li>
<li>Asian markets dropped Friday as China&#8217;s lack of detailed stimulus measures disappointed investors.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.29%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.19%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.02%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.91% at $70.64/bbl, and Brent was up 0.84% at $74.00/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.46% to $3.472.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.75% at $2,689.01, Silver was down 0.96% to $31.317, and Copper fell 0.35% to $4.2300.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.23%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.32%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.65%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 106.98, USD/JPY was up 0.54% at 153.45, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5703.
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Asia Ex-India Fall On China Stimulus Concerns, Europe Up; Dollar Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, December 10th, U.S. markets closed lower, with losses in the technology sector outweighing gains in communications services. Investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data, including the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index, which are expected to influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming interest rate decision.
Economic data shows that labor productivity in the U.S. nonfarm business sector rose by 2.2% during the third quarter, consistent with the preliminary estimate.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by real estate, tech, and materials, while communication services and consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.35% and closed at 44,247.83, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.30% to 6,034.91, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.25% to finish at 19,687.24.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.07% and ended the session at 39,394.50, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Steel, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.47% and ended the day at 8,353.60, led by losses in the IT, Industrials and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.08% to 24,629.45, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.14%, closing at 23,346.40. Gains in the Consumer Durables, Auto, and IT sectors led shares higher, while losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Power sectors led shares lower.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.29% to close at 3,432.49, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.17%, finishing the day at 3,988.83.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.77% and closed the session at 20,155.05.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.10%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.04%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.02%.</li>
<li>UK&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.01%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.01% at $69.29/bbl, and Brent was up 0.90% at $72.84/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose on optimism over China&#8217;s monetary easing plans, though rising U.S. crude and fuel inventories tempered gains.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 2.56% to $3.244.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.18% at $2,723.11, Silver was down 0.59% to $32.550, and Copper fell 0.63% to $4.2455.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.08%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.18%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.31% to 106.73, the USD/JPY rose 0.38% to 152.52, and the USD/AUD rose 0.45% to 1.5750.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar strengthened, supported by expectations of resilient inflation ahead of the CPI report and concerns over China&#8217;s potential yuan weakening, which weighed on Asian and European currencies.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Oil Up Amid China Stimulus Hope, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, December 9th, U.S. markets closed lower, driven by a decline in tech stocks. Nvidia faced pressure from a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42404352/nvidia-china-antitrust-probe-may-remain-unsolved-in-near-term-says-top-analyst-investors-should-be-prepared-for-increased-scrutiny" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese antitrust investigation</a>, and AMD fell after a downgrade. Investors are closely watching upcoming inflation data, including the consumer price index and producer price index, which are expected to influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s December meeting amid ongoing caution about policy adjustments.
According to economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.2% in October to $905 billion, matching preliminary estimates and reversing the previous month&#8217;s decline.
S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by declines in financials, utilities, and communication services, while healthcare and real estate stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.54% and closed at 44,401.93, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.61% to 6,052.85, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.62% to finish at 19,736.69.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.55% and ended the session at 39,368.50, led by gains in the Marine Transport, Steel, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.36% and ended the day at 8,393.00, led by losses in the IT, Financials, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at 4.35%, citing progress toward its inflation target as growth cools. Inflation is expected to reach the target range by 2026, delaying potential policy easing.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.01% to 24,620.50, and Nifty 500 rose 0.13%, closing at 23,322.10.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.59% to close at 3,422.66, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.73%, finishing the day at 3,995.64.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.50% and closed the session at 20,311.28</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.45%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.09%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slipped 0.69%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.65%.</li>
<li>European shares ended an eight-day winning streak as miner losses followed weak China trade data. Focus now shifts to U.S. inflation data ahead of potential Fed rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.57% at $67.98/bbl, and Brent was down 0.54% at $71.77/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped as Middle East tensions eased following Syria&#8217;s power shift, despite potential demand support from China&#8217;s stimulus plans.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.13% to $3.136.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.40% at $2,696.61, Silver was down 0.36% to $32.490, and Copper fell 0.54% to $4.2525.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.01%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.05%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.16% to 106.31, the USD/JPY rose 0.25% to 151.56, and the USD/AUD rose 0.68% to 1.5632.
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Europe Markets End Gain Streak, Crude Oil Falls, Gold Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, December 6, U.S. markets closed mixed as the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 hit record highs, driven by strong forecasts and encouraging jobs data that boosted expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, while declines in health insurance stocks pressured the Dow to close lower.
According to economic data, nonfarm payrolls increased by 227,000, significantly exceeding expectations and reflecting strong job growth. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2%, aligning with predictions. Average hourly earnings grew by 0.4%, surpassing forecasts and maintaining the same pace as October&#8217;s increase.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by energy, utilities, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and communication services posted gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.28% and closed at 44,642.52, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.25% to 6,090.27, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.81% to finish at 19,859.77.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.22% and ended the session at 39,154.50, led by gains in the Machinery, Gas &amp; Water and Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.02% and ended the day at 8,423.00, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, Telecoms Services, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.21% to 24,626.15, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.07%, closing at 23,296.65. The losses were led by losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Auto sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.05% to close at 3,402.53, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.17%, finishing the day at 3,966.57.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 2.76% and closed the session at 20,414.09.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.04%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.17%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.26%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.28%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.16% at $67.98/bbl, and Brent was up 0.97% at $71.80/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose over 1% as China signaled a shift to looser monetary policy to support its slowing economy, boosting market sentiment. Uncertainty in Syria and OPEC+&#8217;s delayed output plans supported prices despite Saudi price cuts.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 5.33% to $3.240.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.72% at $2,678.71, Silver was up 1.44% to $32.040, and Copper rose 1.76% to $4.2705.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.07% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.12%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.18% to 105.86, USD/JPY was up 0.26% at 150.43, and USD/AUD slid 0.87% to 1.5508.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar held steady as markets awaited inflation data and a Fed rate decision. Gains against the yen and won were offset by China&#8217;s monetary shift, boosting currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Gains Amid China Policy Shift - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, December 5th, U.S. markets closed lower as tech shares eased and UnitedHealth&#8217;s sharp decline weighed on major indexes. Synopsys and health insurance stocks fell amid weaker forecasts and uncertainty following UnitedHealth&#8217;s CEO&#8217;s murder. Investors await Friday&#8217;s jobs report amid rising unemployment claims.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims rose to 224,000 last week, exceeding expectations of 215,000. The trade deficit narrowed to $73.8 billion in October, beating market estimates of $75 billion and improving from September&#8217;s $83.8 billion gap.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by industrials, materials, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and staples outperformed, closing higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.55% and closed at 44,765.71, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.19% to 6,075.11, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.18% to finish at 19,700.26.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.80% and ended the session at 39,068.50, led by losses in the Transportation Equipment, Power, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.64% and ended the day at 8,420.90, led by losses in the Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.18% to 24,664.45, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.09%, closing at 23,299.20.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.05% to close at 3,404.08, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.31%, finishing the day at 3,973.14.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 1.56% and closed the session at 19,865.85.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.56%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.28%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 1.38%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.07%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.66% at $67.87/bbl, and Brent was down 0.71% at $71.60/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell amid weak demand concerns, and OPEC+ delayed supply increases to 2026, citing slowing demand, especially in China.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.69% to $3.0.27.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.39% at $2,658.39, Silver was up 0.65% to $31.740, and Copper rose 1.17% to $4.2417.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.07% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.02%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.15% to 105.88, the USD/JPY rose 0.36% to 150.62, and the USD/AUD gained 0.51% to 1.5577.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar edged higher Friday as traders awaited the November jobs report.</li>
</ul>
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China And Europe Markets Advance, Gold And Dollar Tick Higher - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, December 4th, U.S. markets closed higher, boosted by strong tech earnings from Salesforce and optimistic comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell's remarks on the economy and inflation, along with expectations of a rate cut, helped lift market sentiment.
According to economic data, U.S. private businesses added 146K jobs in November, which is below estimates. Factory orders rose 0.2% to $586.7B, while the ISM services PMI fell to 52.1, missing expectations.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, with energy, materials, and financials seeing the biggest losses, while consumer discretionary and technology stocks ended higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.69% and closed at 45,014.04, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.61% to 6,086.49, while the Nasdaq Composite soared 1.30% to finish at 19,735.12.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.38% and ended the session at 39,382.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Retail and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.15% and ended the day at 8,474.90, led by gains in the Gold, IT and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 rose 0.94% to 24,696.45, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.75%, closing at 23,273.50. Gains in the Technology, Banking, and Consumer Durables sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.13% to close at 3,368.86, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.23%, finishing the day at 3,921.59.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.92% and closed the session at 19,560.44.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.65%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX rose 0.64%.</li>
<li>France's CAC gained 0.44%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.34% at $68.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.29% at $72.54/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged up ahead of an OPEC+ meeting. Investors await decisions on extending supply cuts, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East add uncertainty.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.91% to $3.102.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.18% at $2,671.49, Silver was down 0.01% to $31.913, and Copper rose 0.23% to $4.2110.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:15 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.02% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.10%.
Forex at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.14% to 106.17, USD/JPY was down 0.21% at 150.28, and USD/AUD fell 0.14% to 1.5529.</li>
<li>Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42331261/bitcoin-hits-historic-100000-milestone-michael-saylor-gets-ready-for-party" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surged past $100,000</a> on Thursday, driven by expectations of a friendly U.S. regulatory shift, particularly with Trump's SEC nomination. Meanwhile, world stocks hit record highs, buoyed by positive remarks from Fed Chief Powell.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gains; Dollar Slips While Bitcoin Hits $100K - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, December 3rd, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs, fueled by gains in the tech, communication services, and consumer discretionary sectors. The Dow finished slightly lower. Investors are awaiting key data, including the monthly employment report and ISM services index.
Federal Reserve officials expressed confidence that inflation is on track to reach the 2% target and highlighted the strength of the job market, though they stopped short of indicating support for another rate cut.
In economic data, job openings increased by 372,000 to 7.744 million in October, up from a revised 7.372 million in September, surpassing market expectations of 7.48 million.
S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, with utilities, industrials, and financials suffering the biggest losses, while communication services and information technology stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.17% and closed at 44,705.53, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.05% to 6,049.88, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.40% to finish at 19,480.91.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.06% and ended the session at 39,232.00, led by gains in the Banking, Insurance and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.38% and ended the day at 8,462.60, led by losses in the A-REITs, Financials, and Utilities sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.02% to 24,461.60, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.31%, closing at 23,093.30. Gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Consumer Durables sectors led the gains.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.42% to close at 3,364.65, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.54%, finishing the day at 3,930.56.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.02% and closed the session at 19,742.46.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.43%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.77%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.17%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.41%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.71% at $70.44/bbl, and Brent was up 0.72% at $74.20/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices saw a slight increase as traders expect OPEC+ to extend supply cuts amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and South Korea supported the prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 0.66% to $3.022.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.17% at $2,663.69, Silver was down 0.54% to $31.323, and Copper fell 0.27% to $4.1905.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.43%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.21%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.52%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.13% to 106.50, the USD/JPY rose 0.79% to 150.76, and the USD/AUD rose 1.14% to 1.5594.
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Oil Hits $70 In Supply Cut Hope, Dollar Gains, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, December 2nd, U.S. markets closed mixed, driven by tech stocks, while the Dow fell. Investors await key economic data, including Friday&#8217;s jobs report. The Fed may cut interest rates, but inflation concerns linger. Super Micro Computer surged 28.7% after announcing plans to find a new finance chief. Despite strong sectors, more stocks declined than advanced, with trading volume lower than average.
Economic data shows that U.S. construction spending rose 0.4% in October, reaching an annual rate of $2,174 billion. The ISM manufacturing PMI increased to 48.4 in November, surpassing the expected 47.5 and up from 46.5 in October.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with utilities, real estate, and financial stocks declining, while communication services and consumer discretionary stocks saw gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.29% and closed at 44,782.00, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.24% to 6,047.15, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.97% to finish at 19,403.95.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.84% and ended the session at 39,207.50,   led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Banking and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.56% and ended the day at 8,495.20, led by gains in the Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.72% to 24,451.65, and Nifty 500 gained 0.78%, closing at 23,013.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.44% to close at 3,378.81, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.11%, finishing the day at 3,951.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 1.00% and closed the session at 19,746.32.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.75%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.56%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.61%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.68%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.03% at $68.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.92% at $72.49/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose nearly one percent as traders awaited OPEC+ decisions on output cuts. OPEC+ is likely to extend cuts amid weak global demand and geopolitical tensions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 1.28% to $3.172.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.35% at $2,667.64, Silver was up 1.87% to $31.442, and Copper rose 1.36% to $4.1870.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.05% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.01%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.19% to 106.24, the USD/JPY was up 0.15% to 149.81, and the USD/AUD declined 0.26% to 1.5401.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar steadied after gaining strength on Monday, driven by political tensions in France and strong U.S. economic data, but came under pressure following remarks from Federal Reserve official hinting at a potential rate cut in December.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain; Oil Rises Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, November 29, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones reaching record highs during a shortened Black Friday session. The rally was fueled by strong performances in the technology and retail sectors, with gains in major tech stocks and a rebound in chip stocks driving momentum. Retail shares climbed as the holiday shopping season kicked off, supported by robust consumer spending projections.
Investors weighed optimism over strong sales and pro-business policies against concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s anticipated rate cut in December.
S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by technology, materials, and consumer discretionary stocks, while real estate and utilities lagged, ending the session lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.42% and closed at 44,910.65, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.56% to 6,032.40, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.83% to finish at 19,218.17.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.92% and ended the session at 38,500.50, led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Banking and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.14% and ended the day at 8,447.90, led by gains in the IT, Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.59% to 24,272.75, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.66%, closing at 22,835.65. The gains were led by gains in the Real Estate, Consumer Durables, and Metals sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.13% to close at 3,363.98, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.79%, finishing the day at 3,947.63.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.65% and closed the session at 19,550.29.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.06%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.58%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.34%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.04%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.90% at $68.63/bbl, and Brent was up 0.90% at $72.49/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose driven by strong Chinese factory activity and escalating Middle East tensions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 5.98% to $3.162.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.81% at $2,659.16, Silver was down 1.20% to $30.735, and Copper slid 0.42% to $4.1227.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.19%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.19%.</li>
<li>U.S. futures dipped as December begins, with jobs data and Fed comments in focus. Stellantis shares plunged after CEO Carlos Tavares resigned.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.54% to 106.32, the USD/JPY rose 0.40% to 150.35, and the USD/AUD gained 0.33% to 1.5406.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar gained strength with the dollar index rising, driven by resilient U.S. economic data, political uncertainty in France, and President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff threats.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Up, Oil Gains On China Activity, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, November 27th, U.S. markets ended lower, with the Nasdaq suffering the steepest losses as technology stocks led the decline. Concerns over the Federal Reserve&#8217;s cautious stance on interest rate cuts resurfaced after data indicated stubbornly high U.S. inflation.
According to economic data, the PCE price index rose 2.3% annually in October, up from 2.1%, while core PCE inflation edged higher at 2.8%. Personal spending and income exceeded expectations, and Q3 GDP growth held steady at 2.8%.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.31% and closed at 44,722.06, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.38% to 5,998.70, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.60% to finish at 19,060.48.</li>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.52% and ended the session at 38,148.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments, and Retail sectors.     </li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.10% and ended the day at 8,436.20, led by losses in the A-REITs, Industrials and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.87% to 24,122.85, and Nifty 500 gained 0.72% closing at 22,676.60, led by gains in the Oil &amp; Gas, Auto and Technology sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.93% to close at 3,326.46, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.14%, finishing the day at 3,916.58.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.29% and closed the session at 19,423.61.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.03%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.12%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.04%.</li>
<li>The FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.51% at $68.37/bbl, and Brent was down 0.82% at $72.17/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell over 3% this week as the Middle East ceasefire eased supply risks, while 2025 forecasts indicate excess supply despite expected OPEC+ cuts.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 3.50% to $3.314.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.82% at $2,686.59, Silver was up 1.92% to $31.142, and Copper slid 0.05% to $4.1363.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures gained 0.31%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.30% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.40%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.18% to 105.95, the USD/JPY was down 1,07% to 149.91, and the USD/AUD slid 0.05% to 1.5379.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Oil Falls And Dollar Cools - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, November 26th, U.S. markets ended higher, with tech stocks rebounding as investors weighed Fed minutes signaling policy uncertainty and Trump&#8217;s new tariff threats. Automakers Ford and GM saw declines due to fears of rising supply chain costs and trade tensions.
In economic data, the S&amp;P Case-Shiller index rose 4.6% year over year in September, down from 5.2% in August. Meanwhile, new single-family home sales in the U.S. dropped 17.3% in October to an annualized rate of 610,000.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by utilities, communication services, and consumer discretionary, while energy and materials fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.28% and closed at 44,860.31, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.57% to 6,021.60, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.63% to finish at 19,174.30.
Asia Markets Today
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.78% and ended the session at 38,111.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.57% and ended the day at 8,406.70, led by gains in the Gold, Consumer Discretionary, and Telecoms Services sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.35% to 24,278.20, and Nifty 500 gained 0.59%, closing at 22,696.15, led by gains in the Power, Capital Goods, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.53% to close at 3,309.78, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.74%, finishing the day at 3,907.04.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 2.32% and closed the session at 19,603.13.
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.85%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.52%.
France&#8217;s CAC declined 1.23%.
FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.12%.
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.29% at $68.96/bbl, and Brent was up 0.25% at $72.50/bbl.
Oil prices steadied as markets assessed an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and anticipated OPEC+ delaying output hikes.
Natural Gas slid 4.27% to $3.319.
Gold was trading higher by 1.05% at $2,673.40, Silver was up 0.33% to $30.935, and Copper rose 0.98% to $4.1578.
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.17% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.33%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.53% to 106.45, USD/JPY was down 1.12% at 151.37 and USD/AUD slid 0.14% to 1.5425.
The U.S. dollar dropped to a one-week low as markets digested Trump&#8217;s tariff pledges and prepared for month-end rebalancing, while the yen strengthened on expectations of rate hikes.
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Asia Mostly In Green, Europe Markets Decline; Crude Oil And Gold Rise While Dollar Dips - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, November 24th, U.S. markets ended the day on a positive note, with gains fueled by a sharp drop in bond yields following Scott Bessent&#8217;s nomination as U.S. Treasury Secretary appointment eased concerns over government borrowing and trade tariffs, boosting market confidence. Small- and mid-cap stocks, which had underperformed earlier, saw strong gains, further supported by the Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent rate cuts.
In contrast, energy stocks declined as oil prices fell amid ongoing discussions of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
In economic data, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index dropped to -0.40 in October, down from -0.27 and below expectations of -0.20. Meanwhile, the Dallas Fed&#8217;s Texas manufacturing index improved to -2.7 in November, up from -3 but slightly missing forecasts of -2.4.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by real estate, materials, and consumer discretionary, while energy and tech lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.99% and closed at 44,736.57, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.30% to 5,987.40, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.27% to finish at 19,054.84.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.84% and ended the session at 38,411.50, led by losses in the Power, Automobiles &amp; Parts, and Railway &amp; Bus sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.69% and ended the day at 8,359.40, led by losses in the Energy, Gold, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.12% to 24,192.95, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.05%, closing at 22,564.00. The decline was led by losses in the Power, Auto, and Oil and gas sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.12% to close at 3,259.76, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.21%, finishing the day at 3,840.18.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng rose 0.04% and closed the session at 19,159.20.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.77%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.54%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined0.72%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.40%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.97% at $69.61/bbl, and Brent was up 0.88% at $73.14/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slid 0.26% to $3.434.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.55% at $2,657.40, Silver was up 1.02% to $30.972, and Copper fell 0.10% to $4.1550.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.04%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.02% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.01%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.01% to 106.82, the USD/JPY was down 0.27% to 153.80, and the USD/AUD rose 0.21% to 1.5407.
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Asia And Europe Markets Dip, Crude Oil And Gold Gain - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, November 22, U.S. markets closed higher, with all major indexes recording weekly gains. Optimism was driven by robust U.S. business activity and expectations of interest rate cuts.
However, tech faced pressure as Alphabet fell amid antitrust scrutiny, and Nvidia slipped following a cautious forecast. Investors also weighed geopolitical tensions, including Ukraine-Russia conflicts, and anticipated key developments, such as Trump&#8217;s Treasury Secretary selection.
According to economic data, the S&amp;P Global U.S. Services PMI rose to 57 in November from 55, while Manufacturing PMI edged up to 48.8 from 48.5. However, U.S. consumer sentiment dropped to 71.8, down from a preliminary 73 reading.
Industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary stocks led S&amp;P 500 gains Friday, while utilities and communication services lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.97% and closed at 44,296.51, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.35% to 5,969.30, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.16% to finish at 19,003.65.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.08% and ended the session at 38,735.00, led by gains in the Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic, Mining and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.28% and ended the day at 8,417.60, led by gains in the A-REITs, Healthcare, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 1.32% to 24,221.90, and Nifty 500 gained 1.58%, closing at 22,576.60, led by gains in the Oil &amp; Gas, Capital Goods, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.10% to close at 3,263.76, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.46%, finishing the day at 3,848.09.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 0.41% and closed the session at 19,150.99.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.35%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.45%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.12%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.12%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.42% at $70.94/bbl, and Brent was down 0.40% at $74.32/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices steadied after last week&#8217;s 6% gains, driven by geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Iran. Markets await the OPEC+ meeting and rising Chinese crude demand, while potential U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten supply disruptions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 3.99% to $3.418.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 1.21% at $2,703.90, Silver was down 1.56% to $31.282, and Copper gained 0.67% to $4.1612.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures gained 0.68%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.51% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.61%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.55% to 106.97, the USD/JPY was down 0.23% to 154.38, and the USD/AUD rose 0.39% to 1.5355.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Gain While Gold And Dollar Dip - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, November 21, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow climbing 461 points, the S&amp;P 500 adding 32 points, and the Nasdaq edging up by 6 points. Salesforce led the Dow with solid gains, while Nvidia advanced on strong earnings despite tempered growth projections. Alphabet faced a sharp decline following antitrust pressures from the Justice Department.
According to economic data, U.S. existing home sales rose by 3.5% in October to an annualized 3.96 million. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped to -5.5 in November, missing market expectations of 8. Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 213,000 for the week ending November 16.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Thursday, led by utilities, financials, and consumer staples, while consumer discretionary and communication services lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.06% and closed at 43,870.35, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.53% to 5,948.70, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% to finish at 18,972.42.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.84% and ended the session at 38,321.00, led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Transportation Equipment, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.85% and ended the day at 8,393.80, led by gains in the Energy, Utilities and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 2.25% to 23,875.70, and Nifty 500 gained 1.79%, closing at 22,210.40, led by gains in the Real Estate, Technology, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 3.06% to close at 3,267.19, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 3.10%, finishing the day at 3,865.70.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 1.89% and closed the session at 19,229.97.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.25%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.03%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.74%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.06% at $70.14/bbl, and Brent was up 0.09% at $74.27/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices gained this week as Ukraine tensions escalated, raising concerns over supply disruptions, and Chinese imports showed signs of increasing.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.45% to $3.351.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.78% at $2,672.45, Silver was up 0.35% to $31.115, and Copper fell 0.83% to $4.1210.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.17%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.28% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.33% to 107.32, the USD/JPY was down 0.08% to 154.39, and the USD/AUD rose 0.17% to 1.5387. The dollar hit a 13-month high.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Mostly In Red; Dollar Hits 13-Month High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, November 20, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq slipped, weighed down by geopolitical tensions and Target&#8217;s disappointing performance. Nvidia declined ahead of earnings, which later underwhelmed. Meanwhile, the Dow edged higher, and the S&amp;P 500 remained flat.
In economic data, U.S. mortgage applications increased by 1.7% for the week ending November 15, up from the 0.5% rise recorded the previous week.
Healthcare, energy, and materials led S&amp;P 500 gains Wednesday, while consumer discretionary and financials declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.32% and closed at 43,408.47, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.002% to 5,917.11, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.11% to finish at 18,966.14.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.97% and ended the session at 38,002.50, led by losses in the Insurance, Transportation Equipment, and Power sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.04% and ended the day at 8,323.00, led by losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.73% to 23,346.70, and Nifty 500 slid 0.85% closing at 21,816.45, led by losses in the Public Sector Undertakings, Oil &amp; Gas and Power sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.07% to close at 3,370.40, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.09%, finishing the day at 3,989.30.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 0.53% and closed the session at 19,601.11.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.36%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.02%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.43%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.20%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.70% at $69.94/bbl, and Brent was up 1.58% at $73.95/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose amid escalating Russia-Ukraine missile strikes, overshadowing a larger-than-expected U.S. crude inventory increase.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 6.45% to $3.297.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.78% at $2,672.45, Silver was up 0.35% to $31.115, and Copper fell 0.83% to $4.1210.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.07%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.24% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.35%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.04% to 106.72, the USD/JPY was down 0.64% to 154.44, and the USD/AUD slid 0.08% to 1.5357.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Dollar Hovers Near 52-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, November 19th, U.S. markets ended mixed. Nasdaq rose over 1%, and the S&amp;P 500 closed higher, driven by technology gains as Nvidia surged 4.9% ahead of earnings. Walmart climbed after raising forecasts. Losses eased after Moscow downplayed nuclear tensions. The Dow ended lower.
According to economic data, U.S. housing starts fell 3.1% to 1.311 million in October, down from 1.353 million in September, while building permits dropped 0.6% to an annual rate of 1.416 million.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary, while industrials lagged and closed lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.28% and closed at 43,268.94, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.40% to 5,917.00, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.04% to finish at 18,987.47.
Asia Markets Today
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.08% and ended the session at 38,373.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Gas &amp; Water, and Transport sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.57% and ended the day at 8,326.30, led by losses in the Telecoms Services, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
India Markets closed for Assembly Elections in Maharashtra state.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.66% to close at 3,367.99, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.22%, finishing the day at 3,985.77.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.21% and closed the session at 19,705.01.
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.47%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.34%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.22%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.38% at $69.47/bbl, and Brent was up 0.26% at $73.51/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2.00% to $3.058.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.14% at $2,627.60, Silver fell 0.98% to $30.957, and Copper rose 0.31% to $4.1550.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures gained 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.06% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.01%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.40% to 106.63, the USD/JPY rose 0.74% to 155.80, and the USD/AUD rose 0.40% to 1.5370.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar rebounded from a one-week low as safety-haven demand eased, while the yen fell to a three-month low, raising speculation about BOJ intervention.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Gain; Gold Slips And Dollar Gains Against Yen - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, November 18, U.S. markets ended mixed, partially recovering losses as investors awaited Nvidia&#8217;s highly anticipated Q3 earnings, seen as a key gauge of AI-driven market momentum. 
Tesla shares climbed on optimism over potential policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration. While analysts note a widening focus beyond Nvidia, its influence on market sentiment remains significant.
In economic data, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose to 46 in November, marking its highest level in seven months, up from 43 in October.
S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Monday, led by energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks, while industrials declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.13% and closed at 43,389.60, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.39% to 5,893.62, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.60% to finish at 18,791.81.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.45% and ended the session at 38,405.00, led by gains in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Steel, and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.89% and ended the day at 8,374.00, led by gains in the Gold, IT, and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed 0.07% higher at 23,470.45, and Nifty 500 up 0.23% at 21,950.85, led by gains in the Auto, Real Estate and Consumer Durables sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.67% to close at 3,346.01, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.67%, finishing the day at 3,976.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.44% and closed the session at 19,663.67.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 1.07%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.32.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.50%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.88% at $68.56/bbl, and Brent was down 0.75% at $72.75/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped as Norway&#8217;s Johan Sverdrup oilfield resumed production, offsetting geopolitical tensions and Kazakhstan&#8217;s output cut. A stronger U.S. dollar also pressured prices while investors monitored escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions and weakening market structure signals.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.30% to $2.982.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.94% at $2,639.20, Silver gained 0.92% to $31.508, and Copper fell 0.45% to $4.1015.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.53%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.38% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.27%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.14% to 106.42, the USD/JPY was down 0.66% to 153.63, and the USD/AUD rose 0.17% to 1.5391.
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Asia Up, Europe Markets Slip; Oil Prices Pressured While Gold Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, November 15, U.S. markets closed lower, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq recording their steepest losses in two weeks. The decline was fueled by worries over delayed interest rate cuts, reactions to economic data, and Trump&#8217;s cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising vaccine policy concerns.
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According to economic data, U.S. export prices rose by 0.8% in October, while import prices increased by 0.3%. Retail sales grew 0.4% month-over-month, exceeding market expectations of 0.3% but lower than September&#8217;s revised 0.8% gain.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in tech, communication services, and healthcare, while utilities and financials gained, defying the broader market trend.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.47% and closed at 43,750.86, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.50% to 5,949.17, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.64% to finish at 19,107.65.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 1.05% and ended the session at 38,232.50, led by losses in the Real Estate, Shipbuilding, and Financial Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.18% and ended the day at 8,300.20, led by gains in the Consumer Staples, Utilities and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed 0.50% lower at 23,462.70, and Nifty 500 down 0.28% at 21,901.10, led by losses in the Technology, Oil &amp; Gas, and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.21% to close at 3,323.85, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.46%, finishing the day at 3,950.38.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.77% and closed the session at 19,576.61.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.27%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.08%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.00%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.30%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.70% at $67.39/bbl, and Brent was up 0.73% at $71.56/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose amid the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, market gains were tempered by weak demand in China and a global oil surplus forecast. U.S. support for Ukrainian strikes against Russia increased geopolitical risks.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2.34% to $2.888.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.99% at $2,595.80, Silver gained 1.27% to $30.820, and Copper rose 0.46% to $4.0830.</li>
<li>Gold prices rose, supported by a slowing dollar rally. Investors await Federal Reserve comments amid strong U.S. economic data reducing expectations for December rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.22%, S&amp;P 500 futures up 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.35%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.02% to 106.70, the USD/JPY rose 0.41% to 154.97, and the USD/AUD rose 0.08% to 1.5484.</li>
<li>The dollar strengthened against the yen as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled potential future rate hikes without confirming timing.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mostly Lower, Dollar's Uptrend Continues - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, Nov. 14, U.S. markets ended lower after Fed Chair Jerome Powell dampened hopes for an interest rate cut, citing steady economic growth, a strong job market, and persistent inflation. Traders reduced bets on a December cut, leading to declines in the Dow, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq.
Powell&#8217;s remarks followed data showing a rise in producer prices for October, slightly higher than expected.
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Economic data showed that U.S. jobless claims fell by 4,000 to 217,000 for the week ending Nov. 9, beating estimates of 223,000. Producer prices increased by 0.2% in October, matching market expectations after a revised 0.1% rise in September.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by consumer discretionary, industrials, and healthcare. However, tech and energy stocks ended higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.47% and closed at 43,750.86, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.50% to 5,949.17, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.64% to finish at 19,107.65.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.35% and ended the session at 38,637.50, led by gains in the Warehousing, Shipbuilding, and Trading sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.74% and ended the day at 8,285.20, led by gains in the Utilities, Gold, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India Markets were closed for the Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 1.45% to close at 3,330.73, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 1.75%, finishing the day at 3,968.83.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng slipped 0.09% and closed the session at 19,426.34.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.23%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.14%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell0.04%.</li>
<li>UK&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.02%.</li>
<li>European stocks were mixed after weak U.K. growth data, higher French inflation, and hawkish Fed remarks.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.35% at $67.78/bbl, and Brent was down 1.28% at $71.63/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices declined, heading for a weekly loss amid concerns over weakening Chinese demand and fewer anticipated U.S. rate cuts. Lower refinery output and slowing factory growth in China added pressure.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 2.44% to $2.717.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.04% at $2,573.80, Silver gained 0.16% to $30.610, and Copper rose 1.6% to $4.1420.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures decreased 0.44%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.63%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.88%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.15% to 106.51, USD/JPY was down 0.60% at 155.30, and USD/AUD slid 0.25% to 1.5453.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar hit near one-year highs after Fed Chair Powell&#8217;s hawkish comments boosted Treasury yields, pressuring equities. The dollar&#8217;s surge weighed on the euro, gold, and oil prices.</li>
</ul>
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