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Asia Up, Europe Markets Mixed; Gold Hovers Around $2,000 – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

On Thursday, November 2nd, U.S. stock markets closed higher amid optimism that the Fed's rate hikes have peaked and positive quarterly reports boosted sentiment. U.S. weekly jobless claims rose slightly to 217,000, exceeding predictions of 210,000, while nonfarm business labor costs dropped by 0.8% in Q3 after a 3.2% previous quarter increase.

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Asia Markets Mixed; Europe Rallies After US Fed Interest Rate Decision; Crude Up 1% – Global Markets Today While Us Was Sleeping

On Wednesday, November 1st, U.S. stock markets closed higher after interest rates were left unchanged for a second consecutive time. Investor optimism surged as U.S. Federal Reserve officials suggested that interest rate hikes might be over, even though rates remained steady and the door was left open for potential increases in the future.

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Asia Markets Rise, Europe Mixed While Gold Slips Below $2,000 – Global Markets Today While Us Was Sleeping

On Tuesday, October 31st, U.S. stock markets closed on a positive note as investors eagerly awaited the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming monetary policy update. All 11 S&P 500 sectors rose, with real estate leading the way, up 2%, while communication services saw the smallest gain at 0.2%.

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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Higher, Crude Up 1% While Gold Above $2,000 – Global Markets Today While Us Was Sleeping

On Monday, October 30th, U.S. stock markets closed significantly higher, rebounding from the previous week. Investors await economic data releases, and the Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting. All 11 S&P 500 sectors ended in the green, with the communication services sector leading the way with the most significant percentage gain.

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