Asia Falls, Europe Up, Crude Trading Higher – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
Thursday, August 24, the U.S. markets closed in red ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech today.
Asia Closes In Green, Europe Follows – Global Markets While US Was Sleeping
On Wednesday, August 23, the U.S. markets closed higher, driven by gains in the technology, financial, and industrial sectors.
The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite index recorded positive growth for three consecutive trading sessions. Most of the segments within the S&P 500 ended the day with gains.
What Did Global Markets Do Today While US Was Sleeping?
On Tuesday, August 22, U.S. markets closed mostly lower; the stocks of various banks declined following S&P Global's decision to lower credit ratings for several U.S. banks.
Most sectors within the S&P 500 ended the Tuesday session with declines, with the energy and financial sectors experiencing the most significant drops. Real estate and utility stocks saw gains.
What Did Global Markets Do Today While US Was Sleeping?
On Monday, August 21, U.S. markets ended mixed; Nasdaq was up more than 1%, ending a four-session losing streak, with NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) surging on investors' optimism ahead of earnings along with other technology stocks gaining.
After China’s G7 Challenge, BRICS Bank Eyes Cutting Dollar Reliance With South African, Brazilian Currency Loans
The NDB emphasized that this initiative seeks to mitigate exchange rate risks and the impact of U.S. interest rate fluctuations.
What Did Global Markets Do Today While US Was Sleeping?
On Friday, the U.S. markets ended mixed, as gains in energy, utilities, and consumer staples stocks offset losses in mega-cap growth stocks, resulting in an almost flat S&P 500.
What Did Global Markets Do Today While US Was Sleeping?
On Friday, August 11, the U.S. markets ended mixed, reflecting concerns that the Federal Reserve's efforts to control inflation aren't complete.
Producer prices in the U.S. increased 0.3% month-over-month in July, following a revised flat reading for June.
Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
On Thursday, August 10, the U.S. markets closed in green after the release of the recent inflation data. Gains in the Consumer Services, Telecoms, and Technology sectors led stocks higher.
Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
On Wednesday, August 9, the U.S. markets closed lower, ahead of the monthly update on inflation for July due Thursday.
Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
On Tuesday, August 8, the U.S. markets closed in the red after credit rating agency Moody's (NYSE: MCO) downgraded several banks, reigniting concerns about the soundness of U.S. banks and the economy.