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Asia Up, Europe Up, Commodities Up – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

On Friday, August 25, the U.S. markets closed higher after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole Symposium speech, where he indicated a willingness to raise interest rates when necessary. All key S&P 500 sectors increased, with consumer discretionary, technology, and energy as top gainers.

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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.

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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.

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