WTI Crude Oil Prices Soar On New Year’s Kickoff As Tensions Escalate In Red Sea Between US, Iran
WTI crude oil prices surpassed $73 per barrel — a rally directly tied to escalating tensions in the Red Sea.
Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Gains As 2024 begins; Crude Oil And Gold Up – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
On Friday, December 29th, the U.S. stock markets closed in red, the last trading day of 2023, concluding a year of robust gains fueled by a strong year-end rally and prospects of relaxed monetary policy.
In economic data, the Chicago PMI dropped to 46.9 in December, a decline from November's 55.8, and fell short of the market expectations of 51.
Newmont And Newcrest Finalize Exchange Offers; Cleveland-Cliffs Prioritizes Buybacks Post US Steel Bid
Top Stories for Dec. 29, 2023:
1. Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM), the world’s leading gold company, along with its subsidiary Newcrest Finance, recently settled their exchange offers and related consent solicitations for three types of notes.
Gold Moves Lower; Microbot Medical Shares Slide
U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 50 points on Friday.
The Dow traded down 0.17% to 37,644.68 while the NASDAQ fell 0.48% to 15,022.70. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.33% to 4,767.78.
Nasdaq Down Over 100 Points; Fortress Biotech Shares Plummet
U.S. stocks turned lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Friday.
The Dow traded down 0.34% to 37,583.72 while the NASDAQ fell 0.73% to 14,984.98. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.47% to 4,760.73.
US Stocks Edge Higher On Last Trading Day Of 2023; Chicago PMI Falls In December
U.S. stocks traded slightly higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 10 points on Friday.
Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded up 0.03% to 37,723.19 while the NASDAQ rose 0.02% to 15,098.01. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.05% to 4,785.65.
Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Gains, Crude Oil At $72, While Gold Slides – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
On Thursday, December 28th, the U.S. stock markets closed mixed, with the Nasdaq composite recording a slight decline.
In economic data, initial jobless claims rose to 218,000 in the week ending December 23rd, exceeding expectations.
What’s Happened With Gold Fields Stock?
Gold Fields Limited (NYSE: GFI) shares traded lower on Thursday. The stock pulled back sharply after two weeks of price consolidation.
Gold Moves Lower; US Crude Stocks Decline Last Week
U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.27% to 37,758.26 while the NASDAQ rose 0.17% to 15,124.90. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.23% to 4,792.56.