Welcome to Extreme Investor Network, your go-to source for the latest updates in the world of economics and finance. Today, we bring you a comprehensive overview of the major stock markets, currency markets, precious metals, and more from around the globe.
ASIA:
The Asian stock markets saw a mix of movements today:
• NIKKEI 225 decreased by 1.83% to 39,180.30
• Shanghai increased by 0.05% to 3,202.95
• Hang Seng decreased by 0.16% to 20,286.85
• ASX 200 decreased by 0.41% to 8,284.70
• SENSEX decreased by 0.39% to 81,501.36
• Nifty50 decreased by 0.34% to 24,971.30
When it comes to currency markets in Asia:
• AUDUSD decreased by 0.18% to 0.66654
• NZDUSD increased by 0.11% to 0.60584
• USDJPY increased by 0.46% to 149.768
• USDCNY decreased by 0.05% to 7.13533
In the precious metals sector:
• Gold increased by 0.48% to 2,673.21 USD/t oz.
• Silver increased by 0.95% to 31.764 USD/t. oz.
EUROPE/EMEA:
Europe witnessed mixed movements in its stock and currency markets:
• CAC 40 decreased by 0.40% to 7,492.00
• FTSE 100 increased by 0.97% to 8,329.07
• DAX 30 decreased by 0.27% to 19,432.81
During the same period, currency markets in Europe recorded:
• EURUSD decreased by 0.17% to 1.08650
• GBPUSD decreased by 0.50% to 1.29990
• USDCHF increased by 0.21% to 0.86444
US/AMERICAS:
US market closings:
- Dow advanced by 0.79% to 43,077.7
- S&P 500 advanced by 0.47% to 5,842.47
- Nasdaq advanced by 0.28% to 18,367.08
- Russell 2000 advanced by 1.64% to 2,286.68
Canada market closings:
- TSX Composite advanced by 0.5% to 24,561.2
- TSX 60 advanced by 0.54% to 1,470.31
Brazil market closing:
- Bovespa advanced by 0.48% to 131,668.32
The energy sector experienced varying movements today:
• Crude Oil increased by 0.04% to 70.605 USD/BBL
• Brent increased by 0.17% to 74.380 USD/BBL
• Natural gas decreased by 4.62% to 2.3827 USD/MMBtu
• Gasoline increased by 0.41% to 2.0501 USD/GAL
• Heating oil decreased by 0.74% to 2.1791 USD/GAL
When it comes to commodities:
• Top gainers included Palm Oil (1.52%), Cheese (9.20%), Oat (2.20%), and Lean Hogs (2.86%)
• Top losers were Bitumen (-2.07%), Sugar (-3.76%), Cocoa (-3.96%), and Natural Gas (-4.62%)
BONDS:
Bond rates across different regions were as follows:
Japan 0.9550%, US 2’s 3.95%, US 10’s 4.0200%, US 30’s 4.30%, Bunds 2.1875%, France 2.921%, Italy 3.4070%, Turkey 27.270%, Greece 3.048%, Portugal 2.647%, Spain 2.905%, and UK Gilts 4.0680%
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