Market Update – December 13, 2024

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Global Market Insights: A Comprehensive Overview from Extreme Investor Network

Welcome to another edition of Extreme Investor Network’s market roundup, where we bring you the latest performance indicators and insightful analysis of global financial markets. As investors, staying informed is crucial, and today, we’ll take a detailed look at the movements in major stock indices, currencies, commodities, and bonds.

Asian Markets: A Mixed Bag of Performance

Let’s start our journey in Asia, where the major stock markets showcased a varied performance:

  • NIKKEI 225 fell by 378.70 points (-0.95%) to close at 39,470.44.
  • Shanghai Composite declined by 69.62 points (-2.01%) to 3,391.88.
  • Hang Seng Index dropped by 425.81 points (-2.09%) to 19,971.24.
  • ASX 200 exhibited a milder decrease, down by 34.30 points (-0.41%) at 8,296.00.
  • In contrast, the SENSEX surged by 860.93 points (+1.06%) to reach 82,150.89, while the Nifty50 gained 219.60 points (+0.89%) to settle at 24,768.30.
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Currency Market Updates:

  • The AUD/USD slipped by 0.22% to 0.63549.
  • The NZD/USD saw a more substantial decline of 0.48% at 0.57550.
  • On the other hand, the USD/JPY rose by 0.71% to 153.718, reflecting strength in the dollar against the yen.

European Markets: Cautious Trading Day

Moving to Europe, the major indices ended the day in negative territory:

  • CAC 40 dipped down by 11.37 points (-0.15%) to close at 7,409.57.
  • FTSE 100 also fell, down by 11.43 points (-0.14%) to 8,300.33.
  • The DAX 30 decreased marginally by 20.35 points (-0.10%), ending at 20,405.92.

In currency trading:

  • The EUR/USD gained 0.26% to 1.04962, hinting at slight resilience for the Euro.
  • Meanwhile, the GBP/USD saw a decrease of 0.44% to 1.26175.

US Market Snapshot: A Mixed Closure

Across the Atlantic, the US markets showcased a mixed reaction:

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight decline of 86.06 points (-0.20%) to finish at 43,828.06.
  • In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite achieved a modest increase of 23.88 points (+0.12%) to reach 19,926.72.
  • The S&P 500 remained almost unchanged at 6,051.09.
  • The Russell 2000 fell by 14.18 points (-0.60%) to close at 2,346.9.
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Over in Canada, the TSX Composite dropped by 136.41 points (-0.54%) to 25,274.3, while Brazil’s Bovespa index faced a steeper decline, down 1,460.61 points (-1.16%) to 124,581.6.

Commodity and Energy Insights

The commodity landscape showed intriguing movements today:

  • Gold experienced a drop, down 28.85 USD/t oz. (-1.08%) to 2,651.84 USD.
  • Silver fell 0.433 USD/t. oz (-1.40%) to settle at 30.462 USD.

On the energy front:

  • Crude Oil prices increased by 1.215 USD/BBL (+1.74%) to 71.235 USD.
  • Conversely, natural gas saw a significant drop of 4.86% to 3.2872 USD.

Bond Market Overview

In the bonds market, yields showed a mixed bag:

  • Japanese 10-year bonds rose to 1.0400%, while US 10’s hit 4.4040%, indicating fluctuating investor sentiment.
  • In Europe, the Bund yielded 2.2615%, while the UK Gilts moved to 4.4180%.
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Final Thoughts

As we navigate through these fluctuating markets, Extreme Investor Network remains committed to equipping you with the insights and analysis needed for informed decision-making. In these volatile times, understanding the dynamics of international markets is crucial for successful investing. Subscribe for more in-depth analyses, tips, and strategies tailored for today’s investors. Stay ahead with Extreme Investor Network!