Summary: U.S. markets end mixed with Nasdaq up over 1% due to the surge in technology stocks, Asian markets show positive gains with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 1.05%, and European markets are higher as the tech sector gains ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole gathering, while crude oil prices decrease slightly.
Summary: U.S. markets closed mixed on Tuesday as the Nasdaq saw slight gains thanks to tech stocks while financials dragged on other indexes after major U.S. banks were hit with another downgrade from a credit rating agency. Meanwhile, China took steps to stabilize its currency amid weakening economic conditions and deteriorating credit conditions.
The U.S. stock market closed lower as an earlier rally driven by Nvidia's earnings report fizzled out, while treasury yields increased, and the S&P 500 is on track to end its five-month winning streak, with concerns over the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole weighing on investors.
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower due to a slightly hawkish outlook from the US Federal Reserve, with Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia experiencing declines.
US markets closed with gains on Monday ahead of key economic data, including an increase in crude oil prices.
US markets closed higher on Tuesday as softening job market data sparked hopes of a pause in rate hikes.
Global markets show mixed performance, with Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, and Australia experiencing modest gains, while the US markets closed higher fueled by optimism over a possible pause in interest-rate hikes, as oil prices extend gains and gold prices remain near three-week highs.
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower as investors grew cautious due to volatile oil prices and awaited monetary policy decisions by the US Federal Reserve.
Summary: The US markets ended mixed after the release of the latest jobs report data, with the economy adding 187,000 jobs in August but seeing an increase in unemployment, while in Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed higher, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was down, and China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen CSI 300 declined. Additionally, European markets saw declines, and commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, gold, silver, and copper experienced varying price movements.
Asia-Pacific equity markets finished mixed, with Australia's ASX All Ordinaries and South Korea's KOSPI falling, while Taiwan's TAIEX and Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined slightly; European markets are flat to lower, and U.S. equity futures point to a lower open.
Global equity markets closed mostly lower, with the exception of India and South Korea, as concerns about inflation and uncertainty around Fed rate actions weighed on investor sentiment. The Japanese Nikkei closed 1.16% lower due to lower-than-expected GDP growth and China's ban on iPhones. Officials at the Hong Kong Exchange halted trading after major flooding from storms. European markets were also lower, and US equity futures indicate a lower open.
U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, fueled by a rebound in Tesla shares and gains in the consumer discretionary sector, as investors looked ahead to key economic data on inflation later in the week.
Global markets ended higher as energy stocks climbed supported by Saudi Arabia and Russia's decision to extend supply cuts, while Wall Street's key indexes saw weekly declines due to investor concerns over interest rates and anticipation of upcoming U.S. inflation data. In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 ended down, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up, and Chinese shares rose following improved data on consumer price inflation. The Eurozone's economic growth outlook has been downgraded by the European Commission, and crude oil prices fell.
Stock indices closed lower today, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experiencing declines, while the technology sector was the session's laggard and the real estate sector was the leader but still lost ground. Additionally, the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield and Two-Year Treasury yield both increased.
Stocks closed lower on Tuesday due to uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's future policy plans, as rising oil prices and concerns about inflation and interest rates weighed on investor sentiment. The Fed's decision on interest rates is expected to remain unchanged, but there is uncertainty about their next steps.
The U.S. stock markets closed in the red as the Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate unchanged, leading to losses in sectors such as communication services and information technology, while Asian stocks fell due to concerns over higher U.S. interest rates.
Equity markets in Asia are expected to open lower following a sharp decline in U.S. stocks, with futures in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia all pointing to declines; meanwhile, India's benchmark stock indices declined for the third consecutive day after the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the interest rate unchanged but signaled the possibility of another rate hike in 2023.
Summary: U.S. markets closed down on Friday, with Coinbase Global experiencing the biggest hit.
European markets are set to open lower as investors consider recent central bank decisions and the possibility of higher interest rates, while U.S. stock futures show a slight increase following substantial losses this month.
Asia-Pacific equity markets closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei and Taiwan's TAIEX rising, while South Korea's KOSPI and China's Shanghai Composite fell; European markets are lower across the board in midday trading, and U.S. equity futures point to a flat to lower open.
Stock indices closed in the red as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experienced declines, while the utilities sector fell the most and the energy sector led despite still seeing a decrease; in addition, economic data including the Consumer Confidence report and US New Home Sales data reflected lower than expected figures, and stocks opened lower in Tuesday's trading session with the Case-Shiller Home Price Index suggesting continued rising demand for homes; JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that a rise in interest rates to 7% could be painful for the global economy, and US Futures and WTI crude oil futures were trending down.
The US stock markets broke a four-day losing streak with gains in energy and materials sectors, while the Asian markets saw losses with technology stocks declining and concerns about China's property market stability. European markets opened in the red, awaiting economic data and earnings reports. Crude oil and natural gas prices decreased, while gold, silver, and copper prices fell. US futures and the US dollar index were down.
Stock markets end mixed as investors oscillate between bargain hunting and concerns over increased Treasury yields and interest rate uncertainties, with Asia markets seeing declines driven by worries about U.S. monetary tightening and selling off stocks, while European stocks decline for the sixth day and investors await Germany's inflation data.
Stock markets ended mixed as investors processed the effects of the U.S. inflation report on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, with the S&P 500 declining by 0.27% and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.14%; in Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 settled lower by 0.31% while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 slid 0.22%; in Europe, the STOXX 600 index was down 0.42% with Germany's DAX declining 0.25%, France's CAC 40 sliding 0.36%, and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 trading lower by 0.45%; and in commodities, Crude Oil WTI and Brent gained 0.82% and 0.89% respectively, while Gold traded lower by 0.88%.
The U.S. stock market ended mixed, with the S&P 500 remaining unchanged, while the Nasdaq saw gains due to Nvidia's shares jumping following Goldman Sachs' endorsement, and global markets experienced losses, including Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's S&P/ASX 200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index.
Stocks on Wall Street opened lower after the US jobs report exceeded expectations, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates; the Dow Jones was down 0.3%, the S&P 500 lost 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%.
The stock market is currently experiencing the most significant U.S. Treasury bond bear market in history, while JPMorgan's Chief Market Strategist predicts potential turbulence and a recession on the horizon; meanwhile, stocks opened lower on Friday morning after the September non-farm payrolls data, and U.S. futures are shaky as traders await the release of the Non-Farm Payrolls report, with experts predicting lower job additions and a potential fall in the unemployment rate.
Wall Street indexes closed higher after the release of cautious Federal Reserve minutes, fueling investor hopes of steady rates.
The stock market closed off its lows as major indexes improved in the final hour of trading, although investors remained hesitant due to higher-than-expected inflation numbers.
The US stock markets closed higher, extending a four-day winning streak, as investors await consumer inflation data for September that could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, while Asian markets also saw gains.
The U.S. stock markets closed in the red due to rising bond yields and higher-than-expected inflation, while Asian markets also experienced declines amid concerns of prolonged higher interest rates.
U.S. stock markets closed mixed as declining consumer confidence and Middle East tensions overshadowed positive earnings from major banks, while Asian markets saw losses ahead of crucial inflation data, and European markets were mostly down.
US stocks finished the day relatively unchanged as Treasury yields rose on better-than-expected retail sales data, increasing concerns about higher interest rates; the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed less than 0.1% away from yesterday's close, while the Nasdaq closed around 0.3% lower.
The U.S. stock markets decreased due to rising Treasury yields and investor evaluations of corporate earnings, while Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200, also experienced declines; the European STOXX 600 index and Germany's DAX also decreased, while crude oil, gold, and silver prices fell.
