Welcome to Extreme Investor Network, where we provide you with the latest updates and insights on the global financial markets. Today, we will be diving into the market movements across Asia, Europe/EMEA, and the US/Americas, as well as analyzing the performance of different asset classes.
Asia Market Recap:
The Asian stock markets had a mixed day, with the NIKKEI 225 decreasing by 2.63% while the Hang Seng increased by 0.93%. In the currency markets, the USDJPY saw a 0.67% increase, while the AUDUSD and NZDUSD experienced slight declines.
Precious Metals:
Gold and silver prices saw some fluctuations, with gold decreasing by 0.42% and silver by 0.76%.
Europe/EMEA Market Recap:
In Europe, the CAC 40, FTSE 100, and DAX 30 all had positive gains. The currency markets were more mixed, with the EURUSD decreasing by 0.40% and the GBPUSD increasing by 0.24%.
US/Americas Market Update:
The US markets closed on a high note, with the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 all posting gains. In Canada, the TSX Composite and TSX 60 also advanced, while the Brazilian Bovespa declined.
Energy Markets:
The oil markets had a mixed day, with both crude oil and Brent seeing slight gains, while natural gas, gasoline, and heating oil experienced declines.
Commodity Performance:
Top commodity gainers included lumber, cheese, palm oil, and nickel, while natural gas, gasoline, sugar, and heating oil were among the top losers.
Bonds Update:
Bond yields saw some movements, with Japan at 0.9450%, US 2’s at 4.21%, and US 10’s at 4.3770%. Other countries such as Italy, Greece, and the UK also experienced changes in their bond yields.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on the global financial markets on Extreme Investor Network. Remember, knowledge is power when it comes to making informed investment decisions.