Stock indices finished the trading session mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) falling while the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and the S&P 500 (SPX) gained. Additionally, auto loan delinquencies are increasing as car prices become unsustainable, and gas prices are on the rise.
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.
US stocks close mixed with Nasdaq Composite in positive territory, while Treasury yields remain a focus for investors.
U.S. stocks closed higher as shares of Nvidia surged ahead of their quarterly results, boosting tech stocks and extending the year's rally, while weak business activity data and falling Treasury yields also supported the market.
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.
US markets closed with gains on Monday ahead of key economic data, including an increase in crude oil prices.
Gulf stock markets ended mixed as China's measures to support its markets provided some relief, while energy market volatility weighed on sentiment.
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.
Stocks closed higher on Wednesday after revised GDP data showed that the US economy grew slower than previously estimated, while signs of a slowdown in the labor market have heightened hopes for a "soft landing" for the economy.
Stocks were mixed on Friday after the US unemployment rate unexpectedly rose and more jobs were added to the economy than expected, with the Nasdaq entering negative territory while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones remained positive.
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.
United States stock markets, including the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in celebration of Labor Day, a national holiday honoring American workers.
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 markets were mixed on Thursday as Saudi Arabia and Russia extended voluntary oil production cuts, leading to a rise in oil prices, while Chinese property stocks surged.
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 rebounded as the week closed, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and benchmark S&P 500 both up 0.1%, as concerns about higher interest rates were balanced by elevated oil prices and mixed economic data.
Summary: The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Friday after a week of losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%; however, all three major indexes ended the week lower due to rising oil prices, stronger-than-expected labor market data, and China's iPhone ban.
Wall Street stocks traded mixed as investors awaited Wednesday's key inflation data, with the Nasdaq Composite retreating amid a tumble in Oracle shares, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned higher and tech stocks took center stage with Apple's iPhone 15 launch and anticipation for the blockbuster Arm IPO.
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.
U.S. equities closed with mixed results as core inflation was higher than expected, J.B. Hunt shares rose due to an optimistic outlook for the freight shipping industry, and 3M shares slumped after warning about growth in 2024.
Gold and silver prices are higher as both markets rebound from multi-week lows, while stocks in Asia and Europe rise and U.S. stock indexes are expected to open mixed; China's economic data shows signs of a fragile economic recovery and the U.S. dollar weakens.
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 relatively unchanged on Monday as investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, which will determine the central bank's next interest rate decision, amidst easing core inflation and a cooling labor market.
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.
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