Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (ARCA: VWO)

에 대한 최신 뉴스 Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (ARCA:VWO)

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Financial Services

Basic Materials

Consumer Cyclical

Technology

Other

Communication Services

Industrials

Energy

Consumer Defensive

Healthcare

Utilities

Real Estate

The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index. It invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the index in terms of key characteristics.

Advanced Petrochemical Co

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

Reliance Industries Ltd

PDD Holdings Inc

Meituan Dianping

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

목요일 미국 주식시장 뉴스 요약: 11월 21일 목요일, 미국 시장이 상승 마감했다. 다우지수가 461포인트 상승했으며, S&amp;P 500이 32포인트 추가 상승, 나스닥이 6포인트 소폭 상승했다. 세일즈포스는 견고한 실적으로 다우를 이끌었고, 엔비디아는 성장 전망이 완화되었음에도 불구하고 강력한 실적으로 상승했다. 반면, 알파벳은 법무부의 반독점 압박에 따른 급락을 경험했다.

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

Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

On Thursday, January 30, U.S. markets closed higher after a turbulent session, as optimistic remarks from Tesla helped offset Microsoft&#8217;s weak outlook. Stocks briefly dipped following Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, fueling economic concerns. Most S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced, with Tesla gaining traction after Musk announced plans for affordable models and autonomous ride-hailing.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims fell to 207,000, beating estimates, while economic growth slowed to 2.3% in Q4, down from 3.1% and below expectations of 2.6%. President Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February 1.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by utilities, real estate, and health care, while tech stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.38% and closed at 44,882.13, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.53% at 6,071.17, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.25% to finish at 19,681.75.
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<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.34% at 39,607.00, led by gains in the Rubber, Transport, and Glass sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.45% at 8,532.30, led by gains in the Gold, IT, and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 1.22% at 23,532.40, and the Nifty 500 rose 1.45%, closing at 21,606.00, led by gains in the Capital Goods, Consumer Durables, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China markets were closed for the Chinese New Year holiday.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.34%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0189%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.36%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.33%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.05% at $72.75/bbl, and Brent was down 0.16% at $75.74/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices steadied Friday but were set for a weekly decline as markets awaited Trump&#8217;s tariff decision on Mexico and Canada. Concerns over supply disruptions, U.S. sanctions, and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting kept prices volatile.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.21% to $3.084.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.02% at $2,844.66, Silver was up 0.49% to $32.653, and Copper fell 0.46% to $4.2875.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were up 0.34%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.43% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.74%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures rose Friday, driven by strong Apple earnings ahead of key inflation data.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.23% to 108.29, USD/JPY rose 0.36% to 154.73, and USD/AUD was down 0.16% to 1.6081.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar rose Friday after Trump&#8217;s fresh tariff threats. The yen slipped despite strong Tokyo inflation, and the pound remained vulnerable ahead of the Bank of England&#8217;s policy meeting.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, January 29th, U.S. markets closed lower, with tech shares weighing on the S&amp;P 500. Nvidia and Microsoft declined after a tech selloff linked to Chinese AI competition. The Fed kept rates steady, softening its stance on inflation progress. Powell&#8217;s remarks reassured markets, but future rate cuts and economic policies remain uncertain.
In economic data, the U.S. trade deficit in goods rose to a record $122.11 billion in December, up from a revised $103.5 billion in November. Wholesale inventories dropped 0.5% to $898 billion, following a 0.1% decline the previous month, contrary to market expectations of a 0.2% increase.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Wednesday, led by tech, real estate, and healthcare, while consumer staples and communication services gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.31% and closed at 44,713.52, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.47% at 6,039.31, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.51% to finish at 19,632.32.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Aisa Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.03% at 39,472.50, led by gains in the Communication, Electrical/Machinery, and Manufacturing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.55% at 8,493.70, led by gains in the Energy, Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.58% at 23,296.85, and Nifty 500 rose 0.40%, closing at 21,331.25, led by gains in the Oil &amp; Gas, Real Estate and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China markets were closed for the Chinese New Year holiday.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.66%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.39%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.46%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.29%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.32% at $72.41/bbl, and Brent was down 0.33% at $75.36/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices remained stable Thursday as markets awaited OPEC+ talks and reacted to Trump&#8217;s tariff threats on Canada and Mexico. U.S. crude stockpiles rose, while Russian exports declined due to sanctions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.79% to $3.195.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.81% at $2,816.19, Silver was up 2.15% to $32.068, and Copper rose 0.51% to $4.3055.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.41%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.35% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.46%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index declined 0.01% to 107.96, the USD/JPY fell 0.46% to 154.45, and the USD/AUD rose 0.09% to 1.6059.
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Asia And Europe Markets Advance, Silver Rallies - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, January 28th, U.S. markets closed in green, driven by tech and AI shares, with Nvidia recovering sharply after its recent decline. The Nasdaq climbed as Apple advanced ahead of earnings reports. The semiconductor and technology sectors rallied, while General Motors dropped amid concerns over potential tariffs.
In economic data, the U.S. durable goods orders dropped 2.2% in December after a revised 2% decline in November. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased 4.3% annually in November, slightly up from 4.2% the previous month.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Tuesday, led by utilities, real estate, and consumer staples, while tech and communication stocks gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.31% and closed at 44,850.35, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.92% at 6,067.70, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.03% to finish at 19,733.59.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 1.02% at 39,461.50, led by gains in the Services, Transportation Equipment, and Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.57% at 8,447.00, led by gains in the Utilities, Gold and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.94% at 23,173.80, and Nifty 500 rose 1.58%, closing at 21,256.40, led by gains in the Real Estate, Capital Goods, and Power sectors.</li>
<li>China markets were closed for the Chinese New Year holiday.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.79%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.67%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.17%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.19%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.96% at $73.06/bbl, and Brent was down 0.97% at $75.75/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices declined Wednesday as U.S. crude stockpiles rose and Libyan supply concerns eased. Investors focused on potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.12% to $3.087.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.07% at $2,792.71, Silver was up 0.12% to $30.918, and Copper fell 0.23% to $4.2367.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.05%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.08% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.38%.</li>
<li>Nasdaq futures rose as semiconductor stocks gained after ASML&#8217;s strong earnings. Investors awaited the Fed&#8217;s rate decision and major tech earnings, while Trump&#8217;s tariff plans and inflation concerns added market uncertainty.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.20% to 108.13, the USD/JPY fell 0.14% to 155.38, and the USD/AUD rose by 0.43% to 1.6062.</li>
<li>The dollar held steady as investors awaited the Fed&#8217;s policy decision and Trump&#8217;s expected tariffs.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Advance, Semiconductor Stocks Lift Nasdaq Futures; Oil Drops On Rising Stockpiles - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, January 27, U.S. markets closed mixed as the Nasdaq experienced its steepest decline since December. The drop was fueled by a sharp selloff in chipmakers following the launch of a low-cost AI model by Chinese startup DeepSeek, which challenged Nvidia and other industry leaders.
<a target="_blank" href="%20What's%20Driving%20Markets%20Monday?" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia&#8217;s plunge marked a historic single-day</a> loss in market value, while semiconductor stocks saw significant declines.
Most sectors of the S&amp;P 500 ended Monday with gains, led by healthcare, financials, and consumer staples, while information technology and utilities lagged and closed lower.
According to economic data, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to 0.15 in December, its highest in seven months, while U.S. building permits increased by 0.7% to an annualized 1.482 million.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.65% and closed at 44,713.58, while the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 1.46% at 6,012.28, and the Nasdaq Composite plunged 3.07% to finish at 19,341.83.
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<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.43% at 39,064.50, led by losses in the Non-Metal Minerals, Communication, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.12% at 8,399.10, led by losses in the A-REITs, Utilities, and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.65% at 22,978.60, and Nifty 500 rose 0.14%, closing at 20,940.05, led by gains in the Banking, Real Estate, and Auto sectors.</li>
<li>China markets were closed for the Chinese New Year holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.14% at 20,237.99.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.46%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.66%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.39%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.59%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.60% at $73.60/bbl, and Brent was up 0.64% at $76.67/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday but remained near two-week lows due to weak Chinese economic data, warmer weather reducing fuel demand, and concerns over U.S. sanctions affecting Chinese oil supply.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.94% to $3.190.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.33% at $2,775.31, Silver was up 0.43% to $30.545, and Copper rose 0.87% to $4.2685.</li>
<li>Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Tuesday after a sharp drop the previous day. A stronger U.S. dollar, fueled by trade concerns and Fed anticipation, weighed on the market.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.04%, S&amp;P 500 futures surged 0.39% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.69%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.58% to 107.96, the USD/JPY rose 0.60% to 155.48, and the USD/AUD rose 0.72% to 1.6007.</li>
<li>The dollar strengthened on Tuesday amid new U.S. tariff threats, reversing Monday&#8217;s risk-off moves triggered by the emergence of a low-cost Chinese AI model.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Advances; Dollar Gains On Tariff Concerns - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, January 24, U.S. markets ended lower as investors weighed mixed economic data, earnings reports, and a hotter-than-expected housing market. Anticipation of key inflation data and an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting added caution, while tech stocks, including Nvidia, dragged the market amid lingering concerns over U.S. trade policies.
In economic data, the S&amp;P Global Services PMI dropped to 52.8 in January from 56.8 in December, falling short of the anticipated 56.5. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P Global Manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.1 in January from 49.4 the previous month, exceeding market expectations of 49.7.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by communication services, utilities, and consumer staples, while information technology and energy lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.32% and closed at 44,424.25, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.29% at 6,101.24, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.50% to finish at 19,954.30.
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<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.83% at 39,630.00, led by losses in the Precision Instruments, Automobiles and parts, and Gas and water sectors.</li>
<li>Australian markets closed for the Australia Day holiday.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 1.19% at 22,818.20, and Nifty 500 fell 1.99%, closing at 20,894.95.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite dropped 0.06% and closed at 3,250.60, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.41%, finishing the day at 3,817.08.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.66% at 20,197.77.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 1.49%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 1.24%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.90%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded lower by 0.21%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.42% at $74.95\7/bbl, and Brent was up 0.35% at $77.83/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices wavered as the U.S.-Colombia deportation deal eased supply concerns. Market volatility persisted amid U.S. pressure on OPEC to lower prices and sanctions risks on Russia&#8217;s energy exports.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 5.65% to $3.255.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.21% at $2,800.64, Silver was down 1.07% to $30.852, and Copper slid 1.04% to $4.2765.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.93%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 2.37% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 4.09%.</li>
<li>Nasdaq futures plunged Monday as the popularity of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek&#8217;s free assistant pressured U.S. AI-related stocks, including Nvidia and AMD. Global markets remained cautious ahead of the Fed&#8217;s rate decision, key inflation data, and major earnings reports from Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.26% to 107.16, USD/JPY fell 1.17% to 153.94, and USD/AUD rose 0.06% to 1.5871.
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Asia Markets Mixed, US Futures Plunge On AI Rivalry, Dollar Slides - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, January 23, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 hitting a record high as investors evaluated mixed earnings and President Trump&#8217;s Davos remarks urging OPEC to cut oil prices and central banks to lower rates. While markets welcomed these prospects, concerns lingered about tariffs driving inflation and affecting Federal Reserve policy. Despite uncertainties, all three major Wall Street indexes posted a fourth consecutive day of gains, reflecting optimism around Trump&#8217;s economic policies.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 6,000 from the prior week, reaching 223,000 for the week ending January 18, slightly exceeding market expectations of 220,000.
Every sector of the S&amp;P 500 ended in positive territory, led by gains in health care, real estate, and industrial stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.92% and closed at 44,565.07, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.53% at 6,118.71, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.22% to finish at 20,053.68.
Aisa Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.10% at 39,962.50, led by losses in the Power, Precision Instruments, and Gas and water sectors.</li>
<li>The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing confidence in stable inflation and rising wages. Governor Ueda signaled further gradual hikes, emphasizing Japan&#8217;s progress toward overcoming deflation and boosting economic growth despite global uncertainties, including trade and tariff risks.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.36%, ending the session at 8,408.90, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, Healthcare, and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.50% at 23,090.45, and the Nifty 500 fell 1.04%, closing at 21,314.30, led by losses in the Real Estate, Oil and gas, and Capital Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.70% and closed at 3,252.63, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.77%, finishing the day at 3,832.86.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session higher by 1.86% at 20,066.19.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.63%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.33%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.88%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded lower by 0.32%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.43% at $74.95/bbl, and Brent was up 0.40% at $78.61/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose slightly but remained set for a weekly decline due to U.S. plans to boost production and Trump&#8217;s demands for OPEC to lower prices. Concerns over tariffs, global growth, and oversupply continue to weigh on the market.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 2.51% to $3.842.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.56% at $2,780.36, Silver was up 1.59% to $31.332, and Copper rose 0.91% to $4.3678.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.15% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.17%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.56% to 107.53, USD/JPY fell 0.10% to 155.91, and USD/AUD fell 0.55% to 1.5820.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday after President Trump called for lower interest rates during his Davos address. The Japanese yen rose after the Bank of Japan announced a rate hike and expressed optimism about inflation staying near its target.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Japan Hikes Interest Rate; Gold Advances To $2,780 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, January 22, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 reaching a record high as Netflix gained significantly after reporting record subscribers and announcing price increases. Technology stocks, driven by AI leaders like Nvidia and Microsoft, led gains. Despite unclear funding details, investors were optimistic about President Trump&#8217;s private-sector AI investment plan.
In economic data, U.S. mortgage applications increased slightly from the prior week during the week ending January 17.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, but information technology and communication services stocks closed higher, defying the overall trend.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.30% and closed at 44,156.73, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.61% at 6,086.37, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.28% to finish at 20,009.34.
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<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.98% at 40,003.50, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Communication, and Non-Metal Minerals sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.61%, ending the session at 8,378.70, led by losses in the Metals &amp; Mining, Consumer Discretionary, and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.25% at 23,213.75, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.65%, closing at 21,536.10, led by gains in the Consumer Durables, Real Estate, and Technology sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.51% and closed at 3,230.16, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.18%, finishing the day at 3,803.74.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.40% at 19,700.56.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.06%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.24%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.23%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded lower by 0.06%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.19% at $75.31/bbl, and Brent was down 0.14% at $78.91/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices remained steady, weighed down by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, energy policies, and rising crude inventories.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.45% to $3.942.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.54% at $2,756.10, Silver was down 1.00% to $31.105, and Copper fell 0.42% to $4.2380.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.05%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.17% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.49%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.07% to 108.18, USD/JPY fell 0.11% to 156.32, and USD/AUD gained 0.07% to 1.5951.</li>
<li>The dollar traded within tight ranges on Thursday, lacking direction amid uncertainty over President Trump&#8217;s U.S. tariff announcements.</li>
</ul>
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Equities

Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Dollar Index Ticks Lower - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, January 21st, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow reaching month-highs as investors welcomed a restrained approach to tariffs in President Trump&#8217;s initial actions. While concerns about trade policy persist, markets were buoyed by hopes for a more strategic, negotiable approach to tariffs.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed higher on Tuesday, with notable gains in industrials, real estate, and health care, reflecting broad market strength. However, energy stocks diverged from the overall positive trend, ending the session lower amid sector-specific pressures.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.24% and closed at 44,025.81, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.88% at 6,049.24, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.64% to finish at 19,756.78.
Aisa Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 1.58% at 39,615.50, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Manufacturing and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.33%, ending the session at 8,429.80, led by gains in the IT, Gold, and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.58% at 23,159.30, while the Nifty 500 declined 0.15%, closing at 21,400.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.89% and closed at 3,213.62, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.93%, finishing the day at 3,797.02.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session lower by 1.63% at 19,778.77.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.83%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 1.13%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.77%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.24%.</li>
<li>European stocks rose modestly Wednesday amid cautious sentiment on trade threats from Trump&#8217;s administration. The focus remained on Davos, ECB rate cuts, EasyJet&#8217;s recovery, AI investments, and oil price drops due to U.S. output plans.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.58% at $76.27/bbl, and Brent was up 0.49% at $79.70/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell further Wednesday as markets reacted to Trump&#8217;s energy emergency declaration, plans to maximize U.S. production, and potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico amid mixed global demand signals.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.53% to $3.776.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.49% at $2,772.71, Silver was up 0.42% to $31.628, and Copper fell 0.24% to $4.3305.</li>
<li>Gold prices rose to an 11-week high amid safe-haven demand driven by tariff uncertainties under Trump&#8217;s administration, while copper prices dropped on weaker demand prospects and stronger dollar concerns.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.40% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.78%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.14% to 107.80, USD/JPY gained 0.14% to 155.71, and USD/AUD declined 0.26% to 1.6897.</li>
<li>The dollar hovered near two-week lows amid uncertainty over Trump&#8217;s tariff plans, with mixed currency movements reflecting cautious sentiment.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mixed, Europe Up As Trump's Tariff Plans Sparks Market Caution; Gold Hits 11-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, January 17, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq marking their strongest weekly gains in months. Optimism over economic resilience and potential Fed rate cuts, alongside robust bank earnings and upbeat homebuilding and manufacturing data, outweighed concerns about Trump&#8217;s policies and inflation risks.
According to economic data, U.S. industrial production rose by 0.9% in December, surpassing expectations of 0.3%. Housing starts jumped 15.8% to 1.499 million units annually, while building permits dipped 0.7% to 1.483 million.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Friday, led by consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services gains. In contrast, healthcare and real estate stocks closed lower, diverging from the broader market trend.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.78% and closed at 43,487.83, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 1.00% at 5,996.66, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.51% to finish at 19,630.20.
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<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.30% at 39,000.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Machinery, and Rubber sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.66%, ending the session at 8,402.40, with gains in the Gold, Financials, and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 1.25% at 23,053.05, and the Nifty 500 declined 1.63%, closing at 21,452.90. Losses in the Real Estate, Consumer Durables, and Power sectors led the declines.       </li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.05% and closed at 3,242.62, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.08%, finishing the day at 3,832.61.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.91% at 20,106.55.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.05%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.08%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.25%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.12%.</li>
<li>European stocks were flat Tuesday as investors assessed Trump&#8217;s tariff plans. The STOXX 600 was steady, but Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.2% on automotive sector worries.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.98% at $75.83/bbl, and Brent was down 1.11% at $79.24/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices declined as investors evaluated delayed U.S. tariff plans and Trump&#8217;s focus on expanding domestic energy production.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 2.20% to $3.861.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.50% at $2,735.09, Silver was down 0.09% to $31.108, and Copper fell 1.88% to $4.2862.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.44%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.49% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.55%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.55% to 108.66, USD/JPY gained 0.22% to 155.91, and USD/AUD gained 0.76% to 1.6058.</li>
<li>The dollar rebounded on Tuesday, partially recovering from its sharp decline on Monday, as President Trump hinted at potential 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico by February 1.</li>
</ul>
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World Markets Mixed As Trumps Takes Office, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, January 16, U.S. markets ended lower as investors assessed corporate earnings and economic data, weighing the potential for slower Federal Reserve rate cuts. Strong bank results lifted sentiment, while resilient consumer spending and a firm labor market reinforced a cautious market outlook.
According to economic data, U.S. retail sales grew by 0.4% in December, down from a revised 0.8% in November and below the 0.6% forecast. Initial jobless claims rose by 14,000 to 217,000 for the week ending January 11, exceeding the 210,000 estimate.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher, led by utilities, real estate, and industrials, while information technology and communication services lagged, closing in the red.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.16% and closed at 43,153.13, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.21% at 5,937.34, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.89% to finish at 19,338.29.
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<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.41% at 38,438.00, led by losses in the Transport, Automobiles and parts, and Pharmaceutical Industries sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.20%, ending at 8,310.40, led by losses in the Financials, Telecoms Services, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.47% at 23,203.10, and the Nifty 500 declined by 0.17%, closing at 21,678.30.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.18% and closed at 3,241.82, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.31%, finishing the day at 3,812.34.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.31% at 19,584.06.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.64%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX rose 1.03%.</li>
<li>France's CAC rose 0.88%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 1.05%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.54% at $78.25/bbl, and Brent was up 0.37% at $81.58/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose, heading for a fourth weekly gain, driven by U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, demand recovery expectations, and cold weather, despite easing tensions in Yemen and refinery data concerns.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 2.94% to $4.134.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.75% at $2,730.41, Silver was down 1.46% to $31.270, and Copper rose 0.09% to $4.4452.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.29%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.33% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.42%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.09% to 109.04, USD/JPY gained 0.24% to 155.69, and USD/AUD gained 0.11% to 1.6116.</li>
<li>The dollar steadied but is set to end its six-week winning streak, pressured by expectations of U.S. rate cuts and Japan's potential rate hike.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Advances, Natural Gas Dips - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, January 15, U.S. markets closed significantly higher, with major indexes recording their largest gains in over two months. The rally was fueled by softer-than-expected inflation data (CPI, PPI) and robust bank earnings. While expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts increased, concerns about inflation and potential policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration persisted.
In economic data, the Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, up from 2.7% in November, aligning with forecasts. Monthly inflation climbed 0.4%, the sharpest increase since March 2024, following November&#8217;s 0.3% gain.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and financials leading gains, while consumer staples closed slightly lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.65% and closed at 43,221.55, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 1.83% at 5,949.91, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.45% to finish at 19,511.23.
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<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.32% at 38,594.50, led by gains in the Banking, Services, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 surged 1.38%, ending the session at 8,327.00, led by gains in the Financials, A-REITs, and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.59% at 23,350.50, and Nifty 500 gained 0.88% closing at 21,740.60,</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.28% and closed at 3,236.03, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.11%, finishing the day at 3,800.38.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session higher by 1.23% at 19,522.89.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 1.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.10%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 1.98%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.88%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.01% at $76.68/bbl, and Brent was down 0.11% at $81.94/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices steadied after hitting multi-month highs, driven by U.S. sanctions on Russia and a sharp crude stock drop, while OPEC+ maintained caution on supply amid rising global demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.42% to $4.066.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.75% at $2,738.31, Silver was up 1.32% to $31.948, and Copper rose 0.90% to $4.4287.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.19% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.31%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.05% to 109.06, USD/JPY declined 0.42% to 155.73, and USD/AUD gained 0.21% to 1.6092.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar steadied despite falling bond yields after inflation data, as the focus shifted to Trump&#8217;s inauguration and its inflationary implications.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Up, Europe Markets Mixed; Dollar Steadies - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, January 14th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 edging higher and the Nasdaq slipping after a volatile session. Investors evaluated inflation data and prepared for quarterly earnings reports. The producer price index rose less than expected, while elevated Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy fueled caution. Earnings season kicks off Wednesday, led by major banks.
According to economic data, U.S. producer prices increased by 0.2% in December, down from 0.4% in November, and below market expectations of a 0.3% rise.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by utilities, materials, and financials, while communication services and healthcare declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.52% and closed at 42,518.28, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.11% at 5,842.91, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.23% to finish at 19,044.39.
Big banks are supposed to kick off the fourth-quarter earnings season today.
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<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.09% at 38,471.50, led by gains in the Transportation Equipment, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic and Insurance sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.22%, ending the session at 8,213.30, led by losses in the IT, Telecoms Services, and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.23% at 23,228.55, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.36%, closing at 21,558.75, led by gains in the Power, Real Estate, and Technology sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.43% and closed at 3,227.12, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.64%, finishing the day at 3,796.03.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.34% at 19,286.07.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.36%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.67%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.36%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.74%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.21% at $76.57/bbl, and Brent was up 0.15% at $80.04/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.78% to $3.999.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.05% at $2,710.76, Silver was up 1.32% to $30.750, and Copper rose 0.10% to $4.3470.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.19%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.16% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.21%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.11% to 109.06, USD/JPY declined 0.72% to 156.80, and USD/AUD slid 0.14% to 1.6119.</li>
<li>Global stocks rose cautiously ahead of U.S. inflation data and bank earnings, while bond yields dipped. December&#8217;s tame producer price data eased pressure on Treasuries.</li>
</ul>
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Dollar Cools Off Ahead Of Bank Earnings, Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Up - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, January 13th, U.S. markets closed with mixed results. The Nasdaq declined, while the S&amp;P 500 gained slightly after bouncing off a recent low. Elevated Treasury yields, persistent inflation concerns, resilient economic data, and Federal Reserve comments created headwinds, challenging both stock and bond markets.
Economic data showed that U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the next year remained steady at 3% in December, unchanged from the previous month.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher, led by energy, materials, and healthcare, while utilities and information technology declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.83% and closed at 42,297.12, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.16% at 5,836.22, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.38% to finish at 19,088.10.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.92% at 38,436.50, led by losses in the Retail, Banking, and Automobile and parts sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.48%, ending the session at 8,231.00, led by gains in the Materials, Resources and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.55% at 23,212.10, and the Nifty 500 gained 1.29%, closing at 21,518.10. Gains in the power, metals, and public sector undertakings led the index.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite surged 2.54% and closed at 3,240.94, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 2.63%, finishing the day at 3,820.54.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 1.83% at 19,219.78.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 1.08%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.82%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 1.17%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.21%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.74% at $76.75/bbl, and Brent was down 0.78% at $80.38/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 3.25% to $3.808.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.05% at $2,680.96, Silver was up 0.01% to $30.312, and Copper rose 0.15% to $4.3325.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.38%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.54% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.71%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.05% to 109.56, USD/JPY rose 0.25% to 157.87, and USD/AUD declined 0.14% to 1.6167.</li>
<li>The dollar eased after the Trump administration reported a gradual tariff approach, though it remains strong following robust jobs data and the Fed&#8217;s cautious rate outlook.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Ex-Japan And Europe Markets Gain, Dollar Cools - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, January 10th, U.S. markets ended sharply lower, erasing early-year gains. Stronger-than-expected job data reignited inflation fears and reinforced expectations of cautious Fed rate adjustments. Major indexes closed lower, with small-cap stocks entering correction territory. Treasury yields climbed, consumer sentiment weakened, and energy stocks showed modest gains.
According to economic data, nonfarm payrolls jumped to 256,000 in December, well above forecasts, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%. Average hourly earnings grew 0.3% monthly, in line with expectations but slower than November&#8217;s pace, with annual wage growth at 3.9%, just below predictions.
The S&amp;P 500 sectors mostly ended lower, led by declines in real estate, financial, and information technology stocks, while energy stocks stood out, finishing the session with gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.63% and closed at 41,938.45, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 1.54% at 5,827.00, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.63% to finish at 19,161.63.
Asia 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 fell 1.23%, ending the session at 8,191.90, led by losses in the IT, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 1.38% at 23,431.50, and the Nifty 500 slid 2.55%, closing at 21,243.45. The losses in the Real Estate, Power, and Consumer Durables sectors led to the declines.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.24% and closed at 3,160.76, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.27%, finishing the day at 3,722.51.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 1.00% at 18,874.14.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.90%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.66%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.74%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded lower by 0.25%.</li>
<li>European stocks opened the week lower as global economic concerns and potential Fed rate hikes weighed on sentiment.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.40% at $76.83/bbl, and Brent was up 1.48% at $80.95/bbl.</li>
<li>Crude oil prices surged, driven by U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports. These measures are expected to disrupt supply, tighten global markets, and push India and China to source oil from other regions, supporting higher prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 4.09% to $4.152.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.35% at $2,705.81, Silver was down 1.36% to $30.887, and Copper rose 0.01% to $4.3045.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.30%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.75% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 1.17%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.31% to 109.99, USD/JPY fell 0.28% to 157.32, and USD/AUD gained 0.02% to 1.6268.</li>
<li>The dollar surged to multi-year highs, fueled by strong U.S. jobs data that dampened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Fall, Dollar Hits New High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, January 9th, U.S. markets were closed in a mark of respect for the late former President Jimmy Carter.
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.10%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.21% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.23%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures dipped, weighed by Fed hawkishness, labor market strength, and inflation concerns. Markets await December payrolls for rate cues. Earnings season and rising oil prices add focus.</li>
</ul>
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.04% at 39,208.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Power, and Insurance sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.42%, ending the session at 8,294.10, led by losses in the Financials, Consumer Staples, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.38% at 23,437.35, and the Nifty 500 slid 1.11%, closing at 21,801.10. The losses were caused by the Power, Real Estate, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 1.33% and closed at 3,168.52, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 1.25% and finished the day at 3,732.48.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.92% at 19,064.29.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.09%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.20%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.21%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded lower by 0.25%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.25% at $75.81/bbl, and Brent was up 2.46% at $78.83/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose for a third consecutive week amid supply concerns from sanctions on Russia and Iran, cold weather boosting fuel demand, and inflation worries despite a stronger U.S. dollar.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 4.16% to $3.852.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.63% at $2,709.21, Silver was up 0.61% to $31.230, and Copper rose 0.69% to $4.3395.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.01% to 109.17, USD/JPY rose 0.01% to 158.08, and USD/AUD gained 0.12% to 1.6159.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar is on track for a sixth consecutive weekly gain, driven by elevated Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and expectations of strong nonfarm payrolls, signaling potential sustained higher rates.</li>
</ul>
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Dollar Heads For 6th Weekly Gain; Asia Markets Decline, Europe Mixed - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Wednesday, January 8th, U.S. markets ended mixed as investors considered conflicting jobs data and reports of President-elect Trump possibly declaring an economic emergency on inflation. Federal Reserve minutes pointed to inflation concerns, while worries over tariffs and policy changes kept markets cautious.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims fell below estimates, with initial claims at 201K and continuing claims at 1,867K. December&#8217;s ADP employment change missed forecasts at 122K, while November wholesale inventories matched expectations at -0.2%.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended the day with gains, with the healthcare index leading the advances.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.25% and closed at 42,635.20, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.16% at 5,918.30, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.06% to finish at 19,478.88.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.87% at 39,621.50, led by losses in the Insurance, Financial Services and Mining sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.24%, ending the session at 8,329.20, led by losses in the Industrials, Consumer Staples, and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.59% at 23,674.75, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.78%, closing at 22,058.75. Real Estate, Oil and gas, and Power sectors led the losses.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.58% and closed at 3,211.39, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.25% and finished the day at 3,779.88.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.20% at 19,240.89.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.07%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.07%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.25%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.63%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.22% at $73.46/bbl, and Brent was up 0.26% at $76.36/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.48% to $3.597.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.43% at $2,683.74, Silver was up 0.79% to $30.930, and Copper rose 1.31% to $4.3145.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.08% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.15%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.17% to 109.19, USD/JPY slid 0.21% to 158.00, and USD/AUD gained 0.30% to 1.6136.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar strengthened, driven by rising Treasury yields and tariff concerns tied to President-elect Trump&#8217;s policies, pressuring global currencies like the yen, euro, and pound, which hit multi-month lows.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Slide, Europe Mixed; Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Tuesday, January 7th, U.S. markets closed lower as strong economic data fueled fears of prolonged inflation, delaying Federal Reserve rate cuts. Rising job openings and services activity drove benchmark 10-year Treasury yields to 4.699%, the highest since April. Markets now expect the Fed to hold rates through 2025.
Economic data showed that the U.S. trade deficit widened to $78.2 billion in November, up from a revised $73.6 billion in October and aligning with market expectations. Imports grew by 3.4% to $351.6 billion, while exports increased by 2.7% to $273.4 billion.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in consumer discretionary, communication services, and tech stocks, while energy and health care gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.42% and closed at 42,528.36, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 1.11% at 5,909.00, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.89% to finish at 19,489.68.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.27% at 39,970.50, led by losses in the Power, Transportation Equipment, and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.77%, ending the session at 8,349.10, led by gains in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.14% at 23,674.75, and Nifty 500 slid 0.56%, closing at 22,216.45, led by losses in the Consumer Durables, Capital Goods and Power sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.02% and closed at 3,230.17, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.18% and finished the day at 3,789.22.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.86% at 19,279.84.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.49%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.05%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 Index traded higher at 0.23%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.71% at $74.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.40% at $77.35/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose as tighter supplies from Russia and OPEC, falling U.S. crude stocks and strong economic data boosted the demand outlook.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 4.81% to $3.616.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.11% at $2,668.94, Silver was up 0.51% to $30.843, and Copper rose 0.27% to $4.2073.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.27%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.30%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.32%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.24% to 108.95, the USD/JPY rose 0.18% to 158.33, and the USD/AUD gained 0.32% to 1.6101.</li>
<li>The dollar strengthened, driven by strong U.S. economic data, rising bond yields, and diminished expectations of Fed rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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Natural Gas Jumps 4%, Oil Hits $75; Europe Markets Advance - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Monday, January 6th, U.S. markets closed mixed; the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed to over a week&#8217;s high, driven by semiconductor gains and optimism about a softer tariff approach under the Trump administration. The Dow edged lower while tech stocks rallied sharply. Investors monitored Federal Reserve cues and Trump&#8217;s potential economic impact.
According to economic data, in November, U.S. durable goods and factory orders fell by 0.4%, slightly below estimates and prior gains. December&#8217;s S&amp;P Global Services PMI dropped to 56.8, below forecasts, while the Composite PMI softened to 55.4, though both remained above their previous readings.
While seven out of the eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, communication services and technology stocks rose significantly.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.06% and closed at 42,706.56, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.55% at 5,975.40, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.24% to finish at 19,864.98.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 2.14% at 40,077.00, led by gains in the Mining, Power, and Chemical, Petroleum, and plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.34%, ending the session at 8,285.10, led by gains in the IT, Telecoms Services, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.32% at 23,691.40, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.46%, closing at 22,327.80. Gains in the Oil and gas, Capital Goods, and Metals sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.71% and closed at 3,229.64, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.72%, finishing the day at 3,796.11.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 1.22% at 19,447.58.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.32%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.54%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.22%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.38% at $73.84/bbl, and Brent was up 0.59% at $76.75/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped as optimism over demand waned amid weak global economic data, though tighter Russian and Iranian supply and increased heating oil demand due to cold weather limited further losses.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 4.30% to $3.514.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.30% at $2,655.51, Silver was up 0.74% to $30.810, and Copper rose 0.84% to $4.1960.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.10%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.09%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.24% to 109.98, USD/JPY rose 0.10% to 157.75, and USD/AUD slid 0.59% to 1.5914.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar eased toward a one-week low as traders speculated on a softer tariff stance from President-elect Trump, despite his denial of recent report.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Ex-Hong Kong Up, Europe Mixed; Dollar Hovers Near High - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Friday, January 3, U.S. markets closed higher as investors anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts and regulatory easing under the incoming Trump administration. Tech giants Tesla and Nvidia drove gains, though all major indexes recorded weekly declines. Robust economic data tempered expectations for further rate cuts, while optimism grew for the 2025 economic outlook.
According to economic data, the PMI of ISM manufacturing rose by 0.9 points in December, reaching 49.3 and surpassing market expectations of 48.4.
Every sector of the S&amp;P 500 ended in positive territory, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and real estate stocks leading the gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.80% and closed at 42,392.27, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 1.26% at 5,942.50, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.77% to finish at 19,621.68.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.65% at 39,237.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.08%, ending the session at 8,257.40, led by gains in the A-REITs, IT, and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 1.56% at 23,629.60, and Nifty 500 fell 2.07%, closing at 22,237.45, led by losses in the Power, Public Sector Undertakings, and Metals sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.14% to close at 3,206.92, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.16%, finishing the day at 3,768.97.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.36% at 19,688.29.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.68%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.35%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.51%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.07% at $74.02/bbl, and Brent was up 0.04% at $76.53/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices eased slightly on Monday due to a strong dollar but remained at their highest levels since mid-October. Colder weather and expectations of tighter sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil exports supported prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 7.99% to $3.624.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.38% at $2,644.84, Silver was up 0.59% to $30.242, and Copper rose 0.06% to $4.0760.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.05%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.43%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.72%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.24% to 108.70, USD/JPY rose 0.41% to 157.89, and USD/AUD slid 0.43% to 1.6023.</li>
<li>The dollar fell from a two-year high as traders reversed holiday gains ahead of key economic data and Federal Reserve updates.</li>
</ul>
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Natural Gas Jumps 8%, Dollar Cools, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, January 2, U.S. markets closed in the red, with Wall Street ending lower after a day of volatile trading. The session was shaped by strong labor market data, a strengthening dollar, and a decline in Tesla stock. Investors remained cautious, awaiting key employment data and fourth-quarter earnings, while uncertainties over Federal Reserve rate decisions and economic trends continued to weigh on sentiment.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 211,000 last week, below expectations of 222,000. The S&amp;P Global manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.4 in December, slightly above preliminary estimates. Meanwhile, construction spending stalled in November, missing forecasts for a 0.3% increase after a revised 0.5% gain in October.
Most of the S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by losses in consumer discretionary, materials, and real estate stocks. In contrast, energy and utilities stocks defied the trend, closing with gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.36% and closed at 42,392.27, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.22% at 5,868.60, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.16% to finish at 19,280.79.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan&#8217;s market closed for New Year&#8217;s Day.</li>
<li>On Friday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed higher by 0.60% at 8,250.50, led by gains in the Gold, Energy and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.82% at 23,990.15, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.56%, closing at 22,691.70, led by losses in the Technology, Banking, and Capital Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 1.57% to close at 3,211.43, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 1.18%, finishing the day at 3,775.16.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.70% at 19,760.27.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.50%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.30%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.79%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.07%.</li>
<li>European stocks dipped amid light post-holiday trading, with the STOXX 600 down 0.2% but set for weekly gains. Traders eyed economic data, interest rate paths, and potential U.S.-China trade tensions.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.30% at $72.88/bbl, and Brent was down 0.32% at $75.69/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 3.33% to $3.538.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.04% at $2,667.99, Silver was up 0.74% to $30.120, and Copper slid 0.04% to $4.0245.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.22%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.29%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.41%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.15% to 109.09, USD/JPY fell 0.08% to 157.34, and USD/AUD slid 0.20% to 1.6088.</li>
<li>The dollar held near a two-year high amid strong U.S. growth expectations, while European stocks dipped on high gas prices, and China&#8217;s blue-chip index saw its steepest weekly loss since 2022.</li>
</ul>
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