– Reuters
Asia And Europe Markets Slide, Crude Oil Cools Off And Gold Hovers Around $2K – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
On Friday, October 20, U.S. stock markets closed in red as investors worried about potential interest rate increases and the expanding Israel-Hamas conflict.
All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced declines, with technology and financials leading the downturn. The third-quarter U.S. earnings season is in full swing, with 86 S&P 500 companies having reported their results.
