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

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

Chinese equities have staged a dramatic comeback in the past few weeks on the back of policy stimulus, with the MSCI China Index, tracked by the iShares MSCI China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NYSE">MCHI</a>), surging over 35% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">between Sept. 24 and Oct. 7. </a>
This &#8220;fast and furious&#8221; rally, as described by Bank of America analysts Winnie Wu and Willie Chan, outpaced the performance of other major markets globally and more than doubled the year-to-date gains of the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
The rally has been driven by a series of aggressive monetary easing policies unveiled by Chinese authorities, alongside renewed government commitments to stabilize the country&#8217;s troubled property sector.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Year-To-Date Performance: MSCI China Doubles S&amp;P 500</h1>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A $2 Trillion Market Surge</h1>
From Sept. 23 to 30, the MSCI China Index added nearly $2 trillion in market capitalization. Some of the largest beneficiaries were blue-chip companies like Kweichow Moutai, which jumped 39% (adding $88 billion in market cap), Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), which climbed 15% (adding $70 billion) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), which surged 27%, increasing its market value by $58 billion.
This rapid market appreciation reflects growing optimism among investors that China's policymakers are taking serious steps to address the country's economic challenges, including deflationary pressures, a property market downturn and mounting local government debt.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Key Stimulus Measures Fuel The Rally</h1>
The rally was sparked by a series of unexpected policy announcements starting on Sept. 23. That day, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) surprised markets by cutting its 14-day reverse repurchase rate by 10 basis points to 1.85%, injecting approximately $10.6 billion (74.5 billion yuan) into the banking system.
The following day, the PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng announced a more substantial measure: the central bank would cut the reserve requirement ratio by 50 basis points, injecting about $142.5 billion (one trillion yuan) into the financial system. In addition, the seven-day repo rate was reduced by 20 basis points, and the central bank pledged to lower benchmark loan prime rates and existing mortgage rates by around 50 basis points, potentially reducing household interest payments by about $21 billion (150 billion yuan).
Further easing came on Sept. 25, when the PBoC lowered its one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) rate by 30 basis points, followed by fiscal pledges to inject capital into state-owned banks. 
Last but not least, the PBoC ordered commercial banks to reduce interest rates on existing mortgages, with rates no less than 30 basis points below the Loan Prime Rate before Oct. 31.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chinese Equity ETFs Post Massive Gains</h1>
These moves have propelled Chinese equity ETFs to outperform the S&amp;P 500 and other global benchmarks by a significant margin. From Sept. 24 to Oct. 7, several China-focused ETFs posted eye-whopping gains:
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<li>Invesco China Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQQQ#NYSE">CQQQ</a>): +52%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI China A ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNYA#NYSE">CNYA</a>): +48%</li>
<li>XTrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASHR#NYSE">ASHR</a>): +47%</li>
<li>WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXSE#NASDAQ">CXSE</a>): +43%</li>
<li>KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>): +40%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GXC#NYSE">GXC</a>): +38%</li>
<li>Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>): +36%</li>
<li>iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>): +32%</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Caution Ahead: Potential for Pullbacks</h1>
While the rally has been robust, analysts at Bank of America advise caution.
&#8220;More fiscal stimulus&nbsp;to stabilize the property market&nbsp;and&nbsp;restructure local government debts,&nbsp;and structural reforms&nbsp;to address&nbsp;the&nbsp;over-capacity/deflation&nbsp;issues&nbsp;are&nbsp;needed to turn&nbsp;around the economy,&#8221; they wrote.
In their report, analysts warn the current &#8220;buy everything&#8221; stage may soon end, particularly if no further positive catalysts materialize.
High-beta consumer, property and broker stocks, which have rallied sharply, could be the first to experience profit-taking. However, the analysts suggest long-term investors could view any potential pullbacks as buying opportunities, particularly in sectors like large-cap internet stocks and high-yield state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which they consider less volatile.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Bank of America remains constructive on several sectors, including internet (media, online retail), insurance, and health care, particularly in life sciences and biotech, which delivered strong performance in the third quarter.
They are cautious about brokerage stocks after the strong rally and have downgraded utilities (gas, water) due to earnings downgrades and unattractive valuations. Additionally, they remain bearish on the property, auto, construction materials and chemicals sectors, as they believe a fundamental recovery in these areas will take more time.
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'Fast And Furious Rally' Pushes Chinese Stocks To Double S&P 500 Performance Year To Date

On Friday, October 4th, U.S. markets closed higher, as the Dow closed at a record high and the Nasdaq gained over 1% after a stronger-than-expected jobs report eased concerns about economic weakness. U.S. job gains surged, reducing the likelihood of further aggressive rate cuts by the Fed.
According to economic data, the U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, beating the 147,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate fell from 4.1% to 4.2%.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by consumer discretionary, financials, and communication services, while real estate and utilities fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.81% and closed at 42,352.75. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.90% at 5,751.07, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.22%, finishing the session at 18,137.85.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Asian Markets Today
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<li>On Monday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 2.05% at 39,405.50, led by gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic and Power sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.68% at 8,205.40, led by gains in the IT, Financials and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was trading lower by 0.88% at 24,794.95, and Nifty 500 was down 1.52% at 23,178.45.</li>
<li>China Markets closed for the National Day holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.60%, ending the day at 23,099.78.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.01%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX was down 0.20%.</li>
<li>France's CAC was up 0.17%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.35%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.49% at $76.24/bbl, and Brent was up 2.15% at $79.75/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 1.16% at $2.821.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.34% at $2,676.80, Silver fell 0.62% to $32.193, and Copper slid 0.33% to $4.5585.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.44%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.52%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.66%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.08% to 102.60, the USD/JPY was down 0.21% to 148.38, and the USD/AUD gained 0.06% to 1.4734.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Crude Rises 2.5% – Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, October 3rd, U.S. markets closed lower as investors braced for the September payrolls report, which could influence future interest rate decisions. The slight rise in jobless claims signaled labor market softening, while escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, adding to the cautious sentiment and prompting some profit-taking after recent gains.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims rose by 6,000 to 225,000, slightly above estimates, while the S&amp;P Global services PMI was revised lower to 55.2 in September, down from 55.7 in August. The composite PMI also dipped to 54.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in the red, with consumer discretionary, materials, and real estate stocks leading losses, while energy and information technology sectors rose.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.44% and closed at 42,011.59. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.17% at 5,699.94, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.04%, finishing the session at 17,918.48.
Asian Markets Today
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<li>On Friday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 0.16% at 38,613.50, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Insurance, and Railway &amp; Bus sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day lower by 0.67% at 8,150.00, led by losses in the Metals &amp; Mining, Materials and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.79% at 25,049.85, and the Nifty 500 was down 0.84% to 23,556.85.</li>
<li>China Markets closed for the National Day holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.82%, ending the day at 22,736.87.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.21%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX was up 0.33%.</li>
<li>France's CAC rose 0.41%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.45%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.99% at $74.47/bbl, and Brent was up 1.00% at $78.41/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose driven by fears of Middle East tensions disrupting crude flows despite ample global supply. Brent and WTI crude gained around 9% this week as Israel-Iran tensions and Libya's production rebound influenced market dynamics.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.24% at $2.963.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.03% at $2,678.45, Silver fell 0.52% to $32.290, and Copper gained 0.21% to $4.5627.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.30%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.10% to 101.89, the USD/JPY was down 0.31% to 146.47, and the USD/AUD declined 0.05% to 1.4610.
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Geopolitical Concerns Mount, Crude Oil Gains, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, October 2nd, U.S. markets closed slightly higher, as the S&amp;P 500 ended flat. Technology stocks gained, driven by Nvidia, while concerns over Middle East tensions and upcoming U.S. labor data kept investors cautious. Tesla shares fell, and attention shifted to Friday&#8217;s key labor report.
In economic data, U.S. private businesses added 143,000 workers in September, surpassing August&#8217;s revised 103,000 and beating market estimates of 124,000, according to ADP.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by consumer stocks, while energy and tech sectors closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.09% and closed at 42,196.52. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.01% at 5,709.54, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.08%, finishing the session at 17,925.12.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 2.01% at 38,552.50, led by gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic and Real Estate sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.09% at 8,205.20, led by gains in the A-REITs, Telecoms Services and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 2.12% at 25,250.10, and the Nifty 500 was down 2.13% to 23,755.45.</li>
<li>China Markets closed for the National Day holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng slid 1.47%, ending the day at 22,113.51.</li>
<li>Global stocks dipped as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly Israel&#8217;s bombing of Beirut, raised concerns about oil supply disruptions. Weak business data from Europe and mixed performances in Asia contributed to the market downturn. Despite these pressures, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei rose, driven by the new prime minister&#8217;s commitment to low rates.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.68%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX was down 0.57%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.85%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.23%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.07% at $71.57/bbl, and Brent was up 1.91% at $75.31/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose due to concerns over a potential widening Middle East conflict, which could disrupt crude supplies despite strong global supply levels. Israel&#8217;s airstrikes on Beirut heightened geopolitical tensions, but swelling U.S. crude inventories suggested the market remains well-supplied.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 1.00% at $2.915.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.15% at $2,665.30, Silver fell 0.60% to $31.730, and Copper declined 1.11% to $4.5970.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.33%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.32%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.46%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures dropped amid Middle East tensions and anticipation of the jobs report. Oil prices rose, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41156870/levi-strauss-considers-dockers-sale-what-this-means-for-the-iconic-denim-brand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Levi Strauss</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41145803/tesla-q3-deliveries-step-in-the-right-direction-analyst-says-more-heavy-lifting-nee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) saw premarket declines.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.24% to 101.91, the USD/JPY rose 0.27% to 146.88, and the USD/AUD gained 0.56% to 1.4605.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Fall While Crude Rises On Middle East Tensions – Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, September 19, U.S. markets closed higher following the Federal Reserve&#8217;s 50-basis-point rate cut, which also signaled potential further reductions.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed recession risks, while analysts remained hopeful for a soft landing amid inflation control efforts. Tesla, Apple, Meta, and Nvidia saw gains, supported by better-than-expected jobless claims and renewed market optimism.
According to economic data, the U.S. reported a Q2 current account deficit of $266.8 billion, exceeding estimates of $260 billion. Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 219,000 for the week ending September 14, beating expectations of 230,000.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed positively, led by consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks. However, consumer staples and utilities stocks diverged, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.26% and closed at 42,025.19. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 1.70% at 5,713.64, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.51%, finishing the session at 18,013.98.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 1.67% at 37,739.50, led by gains in the Automobiles &amp; Parts, Power and Rubber sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.21% at 8,209.50, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, Gold, and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 1.58% to 25,816.85, while the Nifty 500 rose 1.55% to 24,223.10.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite closed higher by 0.03% at 2,736.81, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 0.16%, ending the day at 3,201.05.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng rose 1.36%, ending the day at 18,258.57.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.91%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX was down 0.98%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.89%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.74%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.82% at $70.58/bbl, and Brent was down 0.81% at $74.28/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.21% at $2.343.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.74% at $2,633.50, Silver gained 0.32% to $31.523, and Copper rose 0.33% to $4.3615.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.24%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.39%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.16% to 100.78, the USD/JPY rose 0.88% to 143.88, and the USD/AUD gained 0.08% to 1.4688.</li>
<li>Global stocks neared record highs, fueled by the Fed&#8217;s rate cut, while the yen weakened after Japan&#8217;s central bank held rates. European stocks fell, and U.S. markets remained optimistic. Gold hit a record, and oil posted weekly gains.</li>
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Asia Markets Advance, Europe Edges Lower And Gold Clocks New High At $2,630 – Global Markets Overview

On Wednesday, September 18th, U.S. markets closed lower, with modest losses after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points, its first cut in over four years. Despite initial gains, markets weakened, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow closing lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.04% and closed at 41,606.18. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.03% at 5,634.58, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.20%, finishing the session at 17,628.06.
Consumer staples, utilities, and tech stocks led losses on the S&amp;P 500, while energy and communication services stocks defied the market trend, closing higher.
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.75%-5%, its first cut in over four years, breaking a 12-month pause. Economic data showed U.S. housing starts rose 9.6% in August, and building permits climbed 4.9% to 1.475 million.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 2.15% at 37,120.50, led by gains in the Food, Fishery and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.61% at 8,191.90, led by gains in the Materials, Metals &amp; Mining and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.15% at 25,415.80, while Nifty 500 was down by 0.19% at 23,853.95.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite closed higher by 0.69% at 2,736.02, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 0.79% and ended the day at 3,196.04.  </li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng rose 2.00%, ending the day at 18,013.16.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 1.69%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX was up 1.39%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 1.90%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 1.21%.</li>
<li>European stocks rose after the U.S. Fed&#8217;s 50-basis-point rate cut, boosting hopes for a soft landing. Miners led gains, while real estate, tech, and banks also climbed.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.09% at $70.64/bbl, and Brent was up 1.00% at $74.42/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose following a large U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, which typically boosts economic activity and energy demand. However, concerns about weaker global demand, particularly from China&#8217;s slowing economy, kept prices below $75.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 1.18% at $2.311.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.64% at $2,615.20, Silver gained 2.69% to $31.515, and Copper rose 1.60% to $4.3678.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 1.10%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 1.51%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 1.98%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.04% to 100.55, USD/JPY was up 0.49% at 142.96, and USD/AUD declined 1.02% to 1.4632.
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Asia And Europe Up, Crude And Gold Gain Following Fed's Rate Cut - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, September 17th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with stocks ending nearly flat after reaching record highs. Strong economic data alleviated slowdown concerns as investors awaited the Federal Reserve&#8217;s first anticipated rate cut in over four years, addressing potential economic weakness amid mixed job market signals.
According to economic data, U.S. retail sales rose 0.1% in August, beating expectations of a decline of 0.2%. The NAHB Housing Market Index increased to 41 in September, while business inventories grew 0.4% in July, exceeding the expected 0.3% rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose on Tuesday, led by consumer discretionary, energy, and industrials, while healthcare and consumer staples closed lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.04% and closed at 41,606.18. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.03% at 5,634.58, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.20%, finishing the session at 17,628.06.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 0.37% at 36,338.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.01% at 8,142.10, led by gains in the Utilities, Energy, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.23% at 25,360.75, and the Nifty 500 was down by 0.38% at 23,875.75.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite closed higher by 0.49% at 2,717.28, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 0.37% and ended the day at 3,171.01.  </li>
<li>Hong Kong markets were closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.35%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX was lower by 0.10%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.37%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.58%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.56% at $68.87/bbl, and Brent was down 1.52% at $72.56/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell after two days of gains as U.S. crude and fuel inventories rose, offsetting Middle East tensions and the potential impacts of a U.S. interest rate cut.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.43% at $2.314.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.14% at $2,595.75, Silver fell 0.26% to $30.898, and Copper rose 0.59% to $4.2980.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.12%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.10%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.11%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.14% to 100.75, the USD/JPY was down 0.49% to 141.72, and the USD/AUD declined 0.36% to 1.4746.</li>
<li>The dollar gave up some of its overnight gains, especially against the yen, as traders reconsidered the chances of a big Federal Reserve rate cut. Strong U.S. retail sales data reduced the need for aggressive easing, while bond yields increased slightly.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mostly Up, Europe Mixed; Gold Gains As And Dollar Softens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, September 16, U.S. markets closed mixed as the S&amp;P 500 edged higher while the Nasdaq fell, weighed by declines in technology stocks.
Apple dropped on lower-than-expected iPhone 16 demand, impacting chipmakers Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron, pushing the semiconductor index down.
In economic data, The NY Empire State Manufacturing Index jumped to 11.5 in September, the highest since April 2022, exceeding August&#8217;s -4.7 and forecasts of -3.9.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by communication, financials, energy, and materials, while information technology and consumer discretionary stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.55% and closed at 41,622.08. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.13% at 5,633.09, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.52%, finishing the session at 17,592.13.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 1.03% at 36,204.50, led by losses in the Gas &amp; Water, Services, and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.24% at 8,140.90, led by gains in the IT, A-REITs and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.12% at 25,414.65, and the Nifty 500 was down by 0.01% at 23,968.25.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 1.37% at 17,660.02.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.86%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.81%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.79%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.77%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.42% at $68.72/bbl, and Brent was down 0.51% at $72.39/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady after rising over $1 in the previous session. Traders balanced concerns over U.S. production disruptions from Hurricane Francine, falling U.S. crude stockpiles, and weaker demand in China. Focus also turned to the U.S. Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy meeting, with expectations of a rate cut potentially boosting oil demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was flat at $2.2371.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.29% at $2,601.15, Silver fell 0.34% to $31.030, and Copper rose 0.16% to $4.2805.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.23%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.33%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.54%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.13% to 100.63, USD/JPY was up 0.03% at 140.64, and USD/AUD declined 0.16% to 1.4787.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Advances; Crude Oil Steady While Gold Holds Above $2,600 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, September 13th, U.S. markets closed higher as rising bets on a potential 50-basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve boosted optimism. Small-cap stocks, particularly sensitive to rate changes, outperformed as hopes for a larger cut increased.
Economic data released indicated that consumer prices grew by 2.5% year over year, while wholesale prices rose 0.2% month over month in August.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by communication services, utilities, and industrial stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.72% and closed at 41,393.78. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.54% at 5,626.00, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.65%, finishing the session at 17,683.98.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan markets closed for Respect for the Aged Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Monday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.27%, ending the session at 8,121.60, led by gains in the Telecoms Services, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.11%, closing at 25,383.75, while the Nifty 500 closed higher by 0.17%, at 23,968.20.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.31% at 17,422.12.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.02%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.06%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.11%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.40% at $68.02/bbl, and Brent was up 0.28% at $71.81/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose amid expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut. Gains were capped by concerns over weak Chinese economic data and lingering demand worries despite supply disruptions from Hurricane Francine.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.48% to $2.294.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.04% at $2,612.00, Silver gained 0.70% to $31.297, and Copper slid 0.11% to $4.2310.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.16%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.03%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.13%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.41% to 100.70, the USD/JPY was down 0.42% to 140.22, and the USD/AUD declined 0.49% to 1.4840.</li>
<li>The dollar weakened as expectations grew for an oversized rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The yen surged to its highest level in over a year, while Treasury yields fell in anticipation of a potential 50-basis-point cut. The Bank of England and the Bank of Canada are also in focus.</li>
</ul>
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Gold Clocks New High While Dollar Weakens; Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, Sept. 12, U.S. markets closed higher as expectations grew for a Federal Reserve rate cut, driven by inflation data signaling a likely 25-basis point reduction. Strong tech stock performance lifted the Nasdaq, while Moderna&#8217;s weak revenue forecast led the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s losses. The European Central Bank also announced a rate cut.
According to economic data, U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% in August, exceeding market expectations, while initial jobless claims increased by 2,000 to 230,000 for the week ending Sept. 7.
All 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by the gain in communication services. Energy and consumer discretionary stocks also posted significant gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.58% and closed at 41,096.77. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.75% at 5,595.76, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.00%, finishing the session at 17,569.68.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.78% at 36,568.00, led by losses in the Marine Transport, Food and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.30%, ending the session at 8,099.90, led by gains in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.10% at 25,363.55and Nifty 500 was higher by 0.17% at 23,948.05.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.48%, ending the session at 2,704.09, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.42%, closing at 3,159.25.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.75% at 17,369.09.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.30%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.49%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.34%.</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 higher by 1.13% at $69.75/bbl, and Brent was up 0.99% at $72.66/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rallied on Friday, driven by output disruptions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico due to Hurricane Francine. A weaker U.S. dollar and supply issues also supported the gains.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 1.02% to $2.381.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.75% at $2,599.90, Silver gained 1.29% to $30.495, and Copper gained 0.56% to $4.2185.</li>
<li>Gold hit a record high, driven by shifting expectations for a larger Federal Reserve rate cut.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.14%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.19%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.08%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.41% to 100.95, USD/JPY was down 0.98% at 140.40, and USD/AUD declined 0.07% to 1.4863.</li>
<li>The dollar dropped to its lowest level this year against the yen amid rising expectations for a larger Federal Reserve rate cut. The dollar index also fell to a one-week low as hawkish comments from Bank of Japan officials supported the yen.</li>
</ul>
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Crude Gains On Supply Disruptions, Gold Hits Record High And Dollar Hits One Week Low - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, September 11, U.S. markets closed higher, led by strong gains in the technology sector. Nvidia soared on reports of potential chip exports to Saudi Arabia, helping offset investor disappointment over inflation data. Political developments from the U.S. presidential debate also shaped market sentiment.
The Labor Department reported a 0.2% increase in the consumer price index for August, matching July&#8217;s rise. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, climbed 0.3%, exceeding economists&#8217; forecast of a 0.2% increase.
Six of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 11 sectors gained, led by communication services, information technology, and consumer discretionary. However, energy and consumer staples stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.31% and closed at 40,861.71. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 1.07% at 5,554.13, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.17%, finishing the session at 17,395.53.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 3.55% at 36,855.50, led by gains in the Construction, Power, and Marine Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 1.10%, ending the session at 8,075.70, led by gains in the IT, Energy, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.77% at 25,350.90, and the Nifty 500 was higher by 1.51% at 23,886.85.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.17%, ending the session at 2,717.12, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.43%, closing at 3,172.47.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.77% at 17,240.39.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 1.38%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 1.28%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.93%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.85%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.93% at $68.61/bbl, and Brent was up 1.80% at $71.88/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose, extending gains as Hurricane Francine disrupted U.S. Gulf production, with nearly 39% of oil and half of natural gas output offline.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.97% to $2.248.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.18% at $2,547.00, Silver gained 0.70% to $29.125, and Copper gained 1.88% to $4.22.05.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.14%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.13%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.05% to 101.74, the USD/JPY rose 0.23% to 142.69, and the USD/AUD gained 0.03% to 1.4988.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Advances; Crude Oil And Gold In Gain - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, September 10th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining while the Dow dipped. Concerns over slowing economic growth, declining bank stocks, and tumbling energy shares weighed on the market. Bank stocks fell following warnings from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Ally Financial, overshadowing news of eased capital requirements for large banks.
According to economic data, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped to 91.2 in August, its lowest in three months, down from 93.7 in July.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by real estate, tech, and consumer discretionary stocks, while energy and financials declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.23% and closed at 40,736.96. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.45% at 5,495.52, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.84%, finishing the session at 17,025.88.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.63% at 35,591.50, led by losses in the Textile, Power and Shipbuilding sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.30%, ending the session at 7,987.90, led by losses in the Financials, Energy, and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.43% at 24,933.10, and the Nifty 500 was lower by 0.36% at 23,559.30.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.82%, ending the session at 2,721.80, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.30%, closing at 3,186.13.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 0.73% at 17,108.71.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.28%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.03%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.10%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.14%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.42% at $67.36/bbl, and Brent was up 2.18% at $70.70/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses due to a drop in U.S. crude inventories and concerns over Hurricane Francine disrupting U.S. output.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.22% to $2.237.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.38% at $2,552.65, Silver gained 1.81% to $29.133, and Copper gained 1.09% to $4.1425.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.46%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.35%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.37%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.24% to 101.39, the USD/JPY was down 0.73% to 141.39, and the USD/AUD fell 0.12% to 1.5013.</li>
<li>The dollar fell to its lowest against the yen in 2023 as Kamala Harris gained ground in the U.S. presidential race, the Bank of Japan signaled continued rate hikes, and investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report, driving demand for safe-haven currencies.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Fall, Europe Gains; Oil Rebounds On Supply Fears While Dollar Weakens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, September 9th, U.S. markets closed higher after investors sought bargains after the previous week&#8217;s sell-off. Optimism returned after an overreaction to weak economic data, with investors awaiting key inflation reports and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming interest rate decision.
In economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories rose by 0.2% month-over-month in July, reaching $903.5 billion, slightly below the initial estimate of a 0.3% increase. This follows a revised flat reading for the previous month.
All eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors finished the day in positive territory, with consumer discretionary leading the gains, followed closely by industrials and information technology.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.20% and closed at 40,829.59. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 1.16% at 5,471.05, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.16%, finishing the session at 16,884.60.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.06% at 36,182.50, led by gains in the Transport, Retail and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.30%, ending the session at 8,011.90, led by gains in the Energy, Telecoms Services, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.46% at 25,050.45, and the Nifty 500 was higher by 0.64% at 23,652.20.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.28%, ending the session at 2,744.19, and the Shenzhen CSI rose 0.09%, closing at 3,195.76.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.22% at 17,234.09.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.16%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.04%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.43%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.44%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.21% at $67.89/bbl, and Brent was down 1.11% at $71.05/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.51% to $2.159.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.03% at $2,533.50, Silver gained 0.29% to $28.735, and Copper fell 0.54% to $4.1225.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.13%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.33%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.04% to 101.59, the USD/JPY rose 0.04% to 143.22, and the USD/AUD fell 0.15% to 1.4991.
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Asia Markets Advance, Europe Mixed; Crude Oil Drops As Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, September 6th, U.S. markets closed lower after a jobs report revealed a labor market slowdown, causing uncertainty about the Federal Reserve&#8217;s next steps on interest rates. All major indexes dropped, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow seeing their biggest weekly declines since March 2023 and the Nasdaq since January 2022.
In August, the U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs, falling short of the expected 160,000 and following a revised increase of 89,000 in July. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% from 4.3%, while average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% to $35.21, compared to a 0.2% gain in July.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, with communication services, IT, and consumer discretionary, leading the losses, while real estate stocks closed slightly higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.01% and closed at 40,345.41. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 1.75% at 5,408.42, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.55%, finishing the session at 16,690.83.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.72% at 36,159.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Machinery, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.32%, ending the session at 7,988.10, led by losses in the Gold, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.37% at 24,943.50, and the Nifty 500 was higher by 0.11% at 23,504.05.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 1.06%, ending the session at 2,736.49, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 1.19%, closing at 3,192.95.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 1.42% at 17,196.96.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.95%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.82%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.79%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.69%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.06% at $68.39/bbl, and Brent was up 0.99% at $71.76/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil futures rose on Monday as a potential hurricane near the U.S. Gulf Coast sparked concerns over supply disruptions, helping prices recover from last week&#8217;s losses. Analysts attribute the rebound to weather risks but note ongoing concerns about demand and OPEC+ actions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.56% to $2.194.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.02% at $2,525.10, Silver gained 1.06% to $28.480, and Copper rose 1.87% to $4.1500.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.57%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.70%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.93%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.35% to 101.54, the USD/JPY rose 0.83% to 143.46, and the USD/AUD gained 0.09% to 1.5014.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Advance; Crude Oil Spikes On Hurricane Risks, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, September 5, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow finishing lower after a brief lift from economic reports, while the Nasdaq ended slightly higher. Investors stayed cautious ahead of key jobs data, which could shape upcoming Federal Reserve rate decisions. Positive reports helped ease concerns over labor market weakness.
In economic data, U.S. private businesses added 99,000 jobs in August, below market expectations of 145,000. Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000 for the week ending August 31, slightly better than the 230,000 estimate.
Eight of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, with healthcare and industrials leading the losses. The consumer discretionary sector led the gainers, partly boosted by Tesla&#8217;s performance.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.54% and closed at 40,755.75. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.30% at 5,503.41, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.25%, finishing the session at 17,127.66.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.62% at 36,422.50, led by losses in the Precision Instruments, Mining and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.39%, ending the session at 8,013.40, led by gains in the Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 1.17%, closing at 24,852.15, while the Nifty 500 closed lower by 1.20% at 23,477.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.81%, ending the session at 2,765.81, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.81%, closing at 3,231.35.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session flat at 17,444.30.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.42%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.56%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.23%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.39%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.48% at $69.50/bbl, and Brent was up 0.52% at $73.08/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady as investors awaited U.S. jobs data, though both Brent and WTI were headed for weekly losses. Concerns over U.S. and Chinese demand, along with delayed OPEC+ output increases, kept prices under pressure.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.24% to $2.284.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.24% at $2,549.50, Silver gained 0.32% to $29.192, and Copper rose 0.17% to $4.1445.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.32%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.63%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 1.12%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.14% to 100.97, the USD/JPY was down 0.37% to 142.91, and the USD/AUD gained 0.03% to 1.4839.</li>
<li>Global shares hovered near three-week lows, oil faced its worst week since 2023, and the dollar weakened as investors awaited U.S. jobs data. European and Asian markets fell, while Treasury yields declined. Analysts expect the payroll report to influence upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets In Red; Crude Stays Below $70, While Dollar Weakens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, September 4th, the U.S. closed mixed as labor market data and Fed comments suggested a potential rate cut. Job openings in July dropped to a 3.5-year low, signaling a cooling labor market that could bolster the Fed&#8217;s case for a rate cut at its upcoming meeting. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq slipped, while the Dow posted a modest gain.
Economic data revealed the U.S. trade deficit expanded to $78.8 billion in July, the largest since June 2022, rising from $73 billion in June. Meanwhile, job openings fell to 7.673 million in July, down from a revised 7.91 million in June, according to the latest JOLTs report.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by losses in energy, tech, and materials, while utilities and consumer staples outperformed and closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.09% and closed at 40,974.97. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.16% at 5,520.07, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.30%, finishing the session at 17,084.30.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.07% at 36,649.00, led by losses in the Precision Instruments, Mining and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.40%, ending the session at 7,982.40, led by gains in the IT, A-REITs, and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.21%, closing at 25,145.10, while the Nifty 500 closed higher by 0.06% at 23,762.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.14%, ending the session at 2,788.31, and the Shenzhen CSI rose 0.17%, closing at 3,257.76.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 0.07% at 17,444.30.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.14%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.56%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.01%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.23% at $69.36/bbl, and Brent was up 0.40% at $73.00 bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged higher, rebounding from multi-month lows due to a potential OPEC+ delay in output increases and a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories. However, gains were limited by ongoing concerns about demand, particularly in China.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.05% to $2.146.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.83% at $2,547.15, Silver gained 1.85% to $29.085, and Copper rose 0.56% to $4.1018.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.07%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.10%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.16% to 101.19, the USD/JPY was down 0.14% to 144.51, and the USD/AUD gained 0.02% to 1.4873.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Oil Stays Below $70, Dollar Retreats - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, September 3rd, U.S. stocks closed sharply lower, marking a rough start to September, a historically weak month for markets. The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow logged their steepest losses since early August, led by sharp declines in the tech, energy, and materials sectors.
Weaker-than-expected manufacturing data and uncertainty over potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts dampened investor sentiment, with Nvidia plummeting nearly 10%, leading to a broader market decline.
Economic data showed S&amp;P Global manufacturing PMI for August was revised lower to 47.9, while the ISM PMI rose to 47.2, missing the 47.5 estimate.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, with energy, tech, and communication services posting the biggest losses, while real estate and consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.51% and closed at 40,936.93. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 2.12% at 5,528.93, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.26%, finishing the session at 17,136.30.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 4.35% at 37,044.50, led by losses in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Transportation Equipment, and Marine Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Japan&#8217;s Nikkei saw a significant drop, its largest decline in weeks, due to concerns about the U.S. economy, a stronger yen, and Nvidia&#8217;s sharp fall. Major Japanese chip stocks, such as Tokyo Electron, also faced losses, highlighting the global ripple effect of U.S. market trends and economic indicators.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 1.88%, ending the session at 7,950.50, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.32%, closing at 25,198.70, and the Nifty 500 closed lower by 0.17% at 23,748.90.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.67%, ending the session at 2,784.28, and the Shenzhen CSI slid 0.65%, closing at 3,252.16.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 1.10% at 17,457.34.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 1.16%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.77%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.92%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.67%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil&#8217;s WTI was trading lower by 0.53% at $69.98/bbl, and Brent was down 0.42% at $73.46/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.36% to $2.195.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.34% at $2,514.65, Silver fell 0.06% to $28.332, and Copper fell 0.54% to $4.0693.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.19%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.31%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.50%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.15% to 101.67, the USD/JPY was down 0.33% to 144.99, and the USD/AUD declined 0.01% to 1.4899.

Japan Leads Asia Markets Decline, Europe Slides; Crude Oil Falls below $70 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, August 30th, U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow reaching a second consecutive all-time high. Strong consumer spending and moderate inflation fueled hopes for a modest Fed rate cut in September, signaling a potential soft landing for the economy.
Economic data showed that July&#8217;s U.S. personal income rose by 0.3% to $24.015 trillion, with spending up 0.5%. The core PCE price index increased by 0.2%, matching estimates, while the University of Michigan&#8217;s August consumer sentiment was slightly revised to 67.9.
All 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher on Friday, with consumer discretionary leading the gains, followed by industrials and information technology.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.55% and closed at 41,563.08. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 1.01% at 5,648.40, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.13%, finishing the session at 17,713.62.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.14% at 38,728.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Financial Services and Insurance sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.08%, ending the session at 8,103.20, led by losses in the Consumer Staples, Metals &amp; Mining, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.04%, closing at 25,268.90, and the Nifty 500 closed higher by 0.08% at 23,779.00.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.29%, ending the session at 2,802.98, while the Shenzhen CSI gained 0.26%, closing at 3,273.43.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 0.23% at 17,651.49.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.48%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.40%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.57%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.62% at $72.33/bbl, and Brent was down 2.35% at $75.72 bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell due to concerns over weak economic growth in China, despite some support from halted Libyan oil production and upcoming OPEC+ output increases.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 3.39% to $2.199.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.05% at $2,528.95, Silver fell 1.79% to $28.622, and Copper fell 3.31% to $4.070.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.51%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.54%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.75%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.15% to 101.80, the USD/JPY was down 0.64% to 145.95, and the USD/AUD gained 0.85% to 1.4853.</li>
<li>The dollar is near a two-week high as investors await key U.S. economic data that could impact the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate decision, while the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan signaled potential rate hikes.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slides; Dollar Near 2-Week High And Gold Steady Above $2,500 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, Aug. 29, U.S. stocks closed with mixed results. The Dow reached a record high, fueled by strong economic data showing faster-than-expected growth driven by robust consumer spending, which suggests a recession is unlikely.
In contrast, Nvidia&#8217;s shares declined as its outlook, though it met expectations and failed to impress investors.
Economic data showed that U.S. initial jobless claims dropped by 2,000 to 231,000 for the week ending Aug. 24, while the GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.0% in Q2, up from 1.4% in Q1. Additionally, wholesale inventories increased by 0.3% in July, compared to a 0.2% rise in June.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed positively, led by gains in energy, financials, and industrials, while information technology and consumer staples stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.59% and closed at 41,335.05. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day almost flat at 5,592.00, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.23%, finishing at 17,516.43.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.69% at 38,621.00, led by gains in the Manufacturing, Precision Instruments, and Automobiles &amp; Parts sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.58%, ending the session at 8,091.90, led by gains in the Gold, Industrials, and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 gained 0.33%, closing at 25,235.90, and the Nifty 500 closed higher by 0.44% at 23,734.55.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.68%, ending the session at 2,842.21, and the Shenzhen CSI gained 1.33%, closing at 3,321.43.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 1.14% at 17,989.07.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.18%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.24%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.46%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.34%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.30% at $76.12/bbl, and Brent was up 0.27% at $79.03 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.19% to $2.133.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.42% at $2,549.80, Silver fell 0.49% to $29.845, and Copper gained 0.78% to $4.2555.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.17%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.35%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.62%.
Forex at 06:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.06% to 101.40, the USD/JPY rose 0.21% to 145.30, and the USD/AUD declined 0.01% to 1.4708.
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