Posted 10/17/2023, 11:00:14 AM
Asian Markets Rise as US Stocks Gain on Earnings Optimism; Europe Edges Down
- Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday, following Wall Street's gains on optimism over earnings season.
- European markets faced a slight downturn early Tuesday, with the STOXX 600 down 0.18%.
- The Dow rose 0.93% and the S&P 500 climbed 1.06% on Monday as all sectors ended positively.
- Commodity prices were mixed Tuesday morning; gold remained above $1,900 while oil and copper slipped.
- US futures pointed to a slightly lower open Tuesday after the US market holiday on Monday.
