Asian stocks were mixed as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's summer conference for indications on inflation control and interest rate hikes, with investors warned of potential surprises.
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.
The markets were mixed today, with the Dow dropping while the Nasdaq rose slightly, and major indices are down over the past five trading sessions; however, year-to-date, the markets are still up and have retreated to valuations not seen since early July.
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.
Gulf stock markets ended mixed as China's measures to support its markets provided some relief, while energy market volatility weighed on sentiment.
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.
U.S. stocks ended the week with solid gains, but mixed trading, as traders weigh whether the soft economic data will convince the Federal Reserve to hold off on further rate hikes.
Stock futures are mixed as the market aims to maintain momentum in the holiday-shortened week, following an upbeat week for Wall Street with the Dow and Nasdaq registering their best performances since July.
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.
European stock markets traded mixed as investors analyzed UK jobs and Spanish inflation data ahead of the upcoming European Central Bank meeting, while oil prices rose amid anticipation of the monthly OPEC report and Chinese demand forecasts.
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.
Stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited consumer inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve's future policy decisions. The Dow Jones fell 0.2%, the S&P 500 increased 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.3% after a previous decline. The Consumer Price Index showed a higher-than-expected increase in inflation, driven by rising energy prices, which could influence the Fed's decision on interest rates. The market also had its eyes on the Arm IPO and developments involving Apple and China. Meanwhile, the EU launched an investigation into China's subsidies for EV makers.
European markets are expected to have a mixed open as investors await the European Central Bank's rate decision, while US inflation data leads to slightly lower stock market closures.
Stocks on Wall Street ended mixed after an inflation report showed a slight increase, but economists believe underlying inflation trends still point towards continued moderation and the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, while airlines struggled due to higher fuel costs and technology stocks benefited from the possibility of no further interest rate hikes.
Asian markets open with a decline, primarily driven by chip- and AI-related shares, while concerns about China's economy persist, disrupting the calm ahead of several central bank meetings this week.
U.S. stock markets closed lower amid risk-off sentiment as the Federal Reserve began its two-day monetary policy meeting, while Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200, experienced declines; however, European markets, including Germany's DAX and the U.K.'s FTSE 100, traded higher.
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 are mixed in today's trading session, with the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey reporting a decline in factory activity and U.S. stock futures trending higher due to concerns over high interest rates, rising bond yields, increasing oil prices, and possible government shutdown, while European indices have turned red and Asia-Pacific markets end mixed.
European markets are set for a mixed open as investors weigh inflation, interest rates, and global economic health, while Asian markets and US stock futures experienced mixed results.
Stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as investors worried about higher interest rates, rising bond yields, a spike in oil prices, and the possibility of a government shutdown, though a stronger-than-expected reading on U.S. manufacturing activity provided some positive news. The ongoing autoworkers strike and inflation concerns also weighed on market sentiment, while oil prices continued to rise, benefiting certain energy companies. Despite concerns, historical data suggests that government shutdowns have not had a significant negative impact on stocks in the past.
Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making modest gains while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished lower; small-cap stocks performed well, with Hayward Holdings and GEO Group seeing strong performances.
US stocks traded mixed on Friday, closing out the worst month of 2023, as investors prepared for a potential government shutdown.
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%.
Asia-Pacific equity markets closed lower, with India's SENSEX, Taiwan's TAIEX, Australia's ASX All Ordinaries, Japan's Nikkei, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng all declining, while European markets are down in midday trading and U.S. equity futures point to a flat to positive open as investors remain focused on the 10-year Treasury yield and await comments from Fed officials later in the week.
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.
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday due to strong job creation, leading to discussions about a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike; Asian markets, including Japan, Australia, and China experienced mixed results; European markets were mostly positive; commodities such as crude oil and gold saw an increase in prices; and U.S. futures and forex showed a decline and mixed results respectively.
Financial markets trade mixed as investors monitor the Israel-Hamas conflict and pay attention to speeches from central bankers, while the US Dollar posts small recovery gains and US stock index futures remain unchanged; meanwhile, the heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other and Wall Street's main indexes closed in positive territory despite escalating geopolitical tensions.
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.
Stocks closed mixed on Friday after a consumer-sentiment survey revealed a rise in inflation expectations, but earlier Wall Street had rallied due to strong earnings reports from major banks.
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.
Stock market indexes closed mixed as Nvidia shares were impacted by new U.S. trade restrictions with China, while treasury yields reached 52-week highs.
Stock markets in the US closed higher, driven by optimism over earnings season, while Treasury yields rose due to concerns over the conflict between Israel and Hamas; Asian markets followed suit, with Japan's Nikkei 225 closing higher and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 recording gains, while European markets saw mixed results; in commodities, crude oil prices were relatively stable, while gold and silver prices increased slightly; and US futures indicated a slight decline.
Stock markets in the US closed mixed on Tuesday, with positive economic data and strong Q3 earnings suggesting a continued tight monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, while Asian markets saw a mix of gains and declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closing higher, and China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen CSI 300 declining; European markets also saw declines, and commodities such as crude oil, gold, and silver saw gains.
Stocks were mixed on Monday as investors grappled with rising Treasury yields and uncertainties in the market, while awaiting earnings reports from Big Tech companies.
US stocks close mixed as Treasury yields retreat from 5%, with the S&P 500 ending slightly lower, the Nasdaq higher, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining for the fourth consecutive day; focus shifts to high-profile earnings and economic data.
The stock market was mixed midday on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average in positive territory while other major indexes fell, and Google-parent Alphabet faced a record-setting loss in the markets.
