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The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in the securities (including ADRs and GDRs) that comprise the underlying index. Strictly in accordance with its guidelines and mandated procedures, the index provider compiles, maintains, and calculates the underlying index. The underlying index may include China A-shares, B-shares, H-shares, N-shares, Red Chip shares, P-chip shares and S-chip shares. The fund is non-diversified.

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On Thursday, January 9th, U.S. markets were closed in a mark of respect for the late former President Jimmy Carter.
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.10%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.21% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.23%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures dipped, weighed by Fed hawkishness, labor market strength, and inflation concerns. Markets await December payrolls for rate cues. Earnings season and rising oil prices add focus.</li>
</ul>
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.04% at 39,208.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Power, and Insurance sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.42%, ending the session at 8,294.10, led by losses in the Financials, Consumer Staples, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.38% at 23,437.35, and the Nifty 500 slid 1.11%, closing at 21,801.10. The losses were caused by the Power, Real Estate, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 1.33% and closed at 3,168.52, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 1.25% and finished the day at 3,732.48.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.92% at 19,064.29.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.09%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.20%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.21%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded lower by 0.25%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.25% at $75.81/bbl, and Brent was up 2.46% at $78.83/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose for a third consecutive week amid supply concerns from sanctions on Russia and Iran, cold weather boosting fuel demand, and inflation worries despite a stronger U.S. dollar.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 4.16% to $3.852.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.63% at $2,709.21, Silver was up 0.61% to $31.230, and Copper rose 0.69% to $4.3395.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.01% to 109.17, USD/JPY rose 0.01% to 158.08, and USD/AUD gained 0.12% to 1.6159.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar is on track for a sixth consecutive weekly gain, driven by elevated Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and expectations of strong nonfarm payrolls, signaling potential sustained higher rates.</li>
</ul>
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Dollar Heads For 6th Weekly Gain; Asia Markets Decline, Europe Mixed - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

Just a few days ago, markets were encouraged by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42789867/chinese-stocks-end-2024-in-green-after-a-3-year-retreat-franklin-ftse-china-etf-ishares-msci-china-etf-and-more-i">rebound in Chinese stocks</a> in 2024, after a three-year losing streak. However, a cloud of uncertainty looms over Chinese stocks and ETFs with exposure to them.
The Biden administration's call to blacklist two more Chinese tech giants—Tencent Holdings and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL)—has sent shockwaves through global markets, as investors anticipate its impact on the already precarious <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">U.S.-China economic ties</a>.
Tencent, the world's largest gaming publisher, and CATL saw their shares plunge on Jan. 6.
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Notable ETFs feeling the heat of being on high alert include iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>), which allocates the biggest chunk of its holdings (15.40%) to Tencent. The net asset value inched down 1% on Jan. 7.
SPDR S&amp;P China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GXC#NYSE">GXC</a>): Known for its diversified holdings, this fund also allocates 11.42%, its largest for a single security, to Tencent. Other major Chinese firms like Alibaba (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and Meituan also hold key spots in the portfolio.
Invesco China Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQQQ#NYSE">CQQQ</a>), which dedicates 100% of its assets to Chinese technology stocks, is particularly sensitive to geopolitical developments. Moreover, Tencent takes up 10.76% of the total assets.
Additionally, ETFs with heavy exposure to Tesla stock, like the Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TESL#NYSE">TESL</a>) has also come in the line of fire, as CATL is a key battery supplier to the EV maker.
The move to add Tencent and CATL to a growing roster of &#8220;Chinese military companies&#8221; was part of the U.S.'s counteractive effort to China's military and industrial ambitions. While the designation doesn&#8217;t impose immediate sanctions, it discourages U.S. firms from doing business with these entities, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-07/us-blacklist-of-china-s-tech-giants-risks-even-faster-decoupling?srnd=homepage-asia&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">notes </a>Bloomberg, a sentiment that trickles down into investor psyche as well.
The blacklist now includes 134 Chinese companies, four of which happen to be China's top 20 by market capitalization, collectively valued at nearly $1 trillion.
ETF investors are now closely watching developments as funds with direct or indirect exposure to Chinese companies may face increased volatility.
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China-Focused ETFs Face Uncertainty As US Blacklists Tencent, CATL

On Wednesday, January 8th, U.S. markets ended mixed as investors considered conflicting jobs data and reports of President-elect Trump possibly declaring an economic emergency on inflation. Federal Reserve minutes pointed to inflation concerns, while worries over tariffs and policy changes kept markets cautious.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims fell below estimates, with initial claims at 201K and continuing claims at 1,867K. December&#8217;s ADP employment change missed forecasts at 122K, while November wholesale inventories matched expectations at -0.2%.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended the day with gains, with the healthcare index leading the advances.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.25% and closed at 42,635.20, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.16% at 5,918.30, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.06% to finish at 19,478.88.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.87% at 39,621.50, led by losses in the Insurance, Financial Services and Mining sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.24%, ending the session at 8,329.20, led by losses in the Industrials, Consumer Staples, and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.59% at 23,674.75, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.78%, closing at 22,058.75. Real Estate, Oil and gas, and Power sectors led the losses.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.58% and closed at 3,211.39, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.25% and finished the day at 3,779.88.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.20% at 19,240.89.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.07%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.07%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.25%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE index 100 traded higher by 0.63%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.22% at $73.46/bbl, and Brent was up 0.26% at $76.36/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.48% to $3.597.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.43% at $2,683.74, Silver was up 0.79% to $30.930, and Copper rose 1.31% to $4.3145.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.08% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.15%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.17% to 109.19, USD/JPY slid 0.21% to 158.00, and USD/AUD gained 0.30% to 1.6136.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar strengthened, driven by rising Treasury yields and tariff concerns tied to President-elect Trump&#8217;s policies, pressuring global currencies like the yen, euro, and pound, which hit multi-month lows.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Slide, Europe Mixed; Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Tuesday, January 7th, U.S. markets closed lower as strong economic data fueled fears of prolonged inflation, delaying Federal Reserve rate cuts. Rising job openings and services activity drove benchmark 10-year Treasury yields to 4.699%, the highest since April. Markets now expect the Fed to hold rates through 2025.
Economic data showed that the U.S. trade deficit widened to $78.2 billion in November, up from a revised $73.6 billion in October and aligning with market expectations. Imports grew by 3.4% to $351.6 billion, while exports increased by 2.7% to $273.4 billion.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in consumer discretionary, communication services, and tech stocks, while energy and health care gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.42% and closed at 42,528.36, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 1.11% at 5,909.00, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.89% to finish at 19,489.68.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.27% at 39,970.50, led by losses in the Power, Transportation Equipment, and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.77%, ending the session at 8,349.10, led by gains in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.14% at 23,674.75, and Nifty 500 slid 0.56%, closing at 22,216.45, led by losses in the Consumer Durables, Capital Goods and Power sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.02% and closed at 3,230.17, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.18% and finished the day at 3,789.22.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.86% at 19,279.84.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.49%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.05%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 Index traded higher at 0.23%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.71% at $74.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.40% at $77.35/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose as tighter supplies from Russia and OPEC, falling U.S. crude stocks and strong economic data boosted the demand outlook.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 4.81% to $3.616.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.11% at $2,668.94, Silver was up 0.51% to $30.843, and Copper rose 0.27% to $4.2073.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.27%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.30%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.32%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.24% to 108.95, the USD/JPY rose 0.18% to 158.33, and the USD/AUD gained 0.32% to 1.6101.</li>
<li>The dollar strengthened, driven by strong U.S. economic data, rising bond yields, and diminished expectations of Fed rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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Natural Gas Jumps 4%, Oil Hits $75; Europe Markets Advance - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Monday, January 6th, U.S. markets closed mixed; the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed to over a week&#8217;s high, driven by semiconductor gains and optimism about a softer tariff approach under the Trump administration. The Dow edged lower while tech stocks rallied sharply. Investors monitored Federal Reserve cues and Trump&#8217;s potential economic impact.
According to economic data, in November, U.S. durable goods and factory orders fell by 0.4%, slightly below estimates and prior gains. December&#8217;s S&amp;P Global Services PMI dropped to 56.8, below forecasts, while the Composite PMI softened to 55.4, though both remained above their previous readings.
While seven out of the eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, communication services and technology stocks rose significantly.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.06% and closed at 42,706.56, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.55% at 5,975.40, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.24% to finish at 19,864.98.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 2.14% at 40,077.00, led by gains in the Mining, Power, and Chemical, Petroleum, and plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.34%, ending the session at 8,285.10, led by gains in the IT, Telecoms Services, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.32% at 23,691.40, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.46%, closing at 22,327.80. Gains in the Oil and gas, Capital Goods, and Metals sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.71% and closed at 3,229.64, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.72%, finishing the day at 3,796.11.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 1.22% at 19,447.58.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.32%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.54%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.22%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.38% at $73.84/bbl, and Brent was up 0.59% at $76.75/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped as optimism over demand waned amid weak global economic data, though tighter Russian and Iranian supply and increased heating oil demand due to cold weather limited further losses.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 4.30% to $3.514.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.30% at $2,655.51, Silver was up 0.74% to $30.810, and Copper rose 0.84% to $4.1960.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.10%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.09%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.24% to 109.98, USD/JPY rose 0.10% to 157.75, and USD/AUD slid 0.59% to 1.5914.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar eased toward a one-week low as traders speculated on a softer tariff stance from President-elect Trump, despite his denial of recent report.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Ex-Hong Kong Up, Europe Mixed; Dollar Hovers Near High - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Friday, January 3, U.S. markets closed higher as investors anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts and regulatory easing under the incoming Trump administration. Tech giants Tesla and Nvidia drove gains, though all major indexes recorded weekly declines. Robust economic data tempered expectations for further rate cuts, while optimism grew for the 2025 economic outlook.
According to economic data, the PMI of ISM manufacturing rose by 0.9 points in December, reaching 49.3 and surpassing market expectations of 48.4.
Every sector of the S&amp;P 500 ended in positive territory, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and real estate stocks leading the gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.80% and closed at 42,392.27, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 1.26% at 5,942.50, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.77% to finish at 19,621.68.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.65% at 39,237.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.08%, ending the session at 8,257.40, led by gains in the A-REITs, IT, and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 1.56% at 23,629.60, and Nifty 500 fell 2.07%, closing at 22,237.45, led by losses in the Power, Public Sector Undertakings, and Metals sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.14% to close at 3,206.92, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.16%, finishing the day at 3,768.97.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.36% at 19,688.29.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.68%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.35%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.51%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.07% at $74.02/bbl, and Brent was up 0.04% at $76.53/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices eased slightly on Monday due to a strong dollar but remained at their highest levels since mid-October. Colder weather and expectations of tighter sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil exports supported prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 7.99% to $3.624.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.38% at $2,644.84, Silver was up 0.59% to $30.242, and Copper rose 0.06% to $4.0760.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.05%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.43%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.72%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.24% to 108.70, USD/JPY rose 0.41% to 157.89, and USD/AUD slid 0.43% to 1.6023.</li>
<li>The dollar fell from a two-year high as traders reversed holiday gains ahead of key economic data and Federal Reserve updates.</li>
</ul>
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Natural Gas Jumps 8%, Dollar Cools, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, January 2, U.S. markets closed in the red, with Wall Street ending lower after a day of volatile trading. The session was shaped by strong labor market data, a strengthening dollar, and a decline in Tesla stock. Investors remained cautious, awaiting key employment data and fourth-quarter earnings, while uncertainties over Federal Reserve rate decisions and economic trends continued to weigh on sentiment.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 211,000 last week, below expectations of 222,000. The S&amp;P Global manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.4 in December, slightly above preliminary estimates. Meanwhile, construction spending stalled in November, missing forecasts for a 0.3% increase after a revised 0.5% gain in October.
Most of the S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by losses in consumer discretionary, materials, and real estate stocks. In contrast, energy and utilities stocks defied the trend, closing with gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.36% and closed at 42,392.27, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.22% at 5,868.60, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.16% to finish at 19,280.79.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan&#8217;s market closed for New Year&#8217;s Day.</li>
<li>On Friday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed higher by 0.60% at 8,250.50, led by gains in the Gold, Energy and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.82% at 23,990.15, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.56%, closing at 22,691.70, led by losses in the Technology, Banking, and Capital Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 1.57% to close at 3,211.43, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 1.18%, finishing the day at 3,775.16.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.70% at 19,760.27.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.50%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.30%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.79%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.07%.</li>
<li>European stocks dipped amid light post-holiday trading, with the STOXX 600 down 0.2% but set for weekly gains. Traders eyed economic data, interest rate paths, and potential U.S.-China trade tensions.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.30% at $72.88/bbl, and Brent was down 0.32% at $75.69/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 3.33% to $3.538.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.04% at $2,667.99, Silver was up 0.74% to $30.120, and Copper slid 0.04% to $4.0245.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.22%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.29%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.41%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.15% to 109.09, USD/JPY fell 0.08% to 157.34, and USD/AUD slid 0.20% to 1.6088.</li>
<li>The dollar held near a two-year high amid strong U.S. growth expectations, while European stocks dipped on high gas prices, and China&#8217;s blue-chip index saw its steepest weekly loss since 2022.</li>
</ul>
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Dollar Hits New 2-Year High; Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Dips - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Tuesday, December 31, U.S. markets closed lower as Wall Street ended 2024 on a subdued note. Major indexes slipped during a low-volume session, capping a year of extraordinary gains driven by the AI boom, Federal Reserve rate cuts, and a resilient U.S. economy.
The Nasdaq surged 28.6%, the S&amp;P 500 climbed 23.3%, and the Dow advanced 12.9%, marking the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s best two-year streak since 1997-1998.
Energy, materials, and real estate led S&amp;P 500 gains Tuesday, while consumer discretionary and tech stocks ended lower. Of the 11 primary sectors in the S&amp;P 500, communication services, technology, and consumer discretionary were the standout performers in 2024, posting annual gains ranging from 29.1% to 38.9%.
In economic data, the S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index rose 4.2% year-over-year in October, slightly below September&#8217;s 4.6% and above the 4.1% forecast. The FHFA house price index increased 0.4% in October, missing the 0.5% estimate. Meanwhile, Texas&#8217; Dallas Fed service sector index dipped to 9.6 from 9.8 in November.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.07% and closed at 42,544.22, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.43% at 5,881.60, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.90% to finish at 19,310.79.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>Japan&#8217;s market closed for New Year&#8217;s Day.</li>
<li>On Thursday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed the session higher by 0.52% at 8,201.20, led by gains in the Energy, Resources and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed higher by 1.79% at 24,168.50, and Nifty 500 rose 1.45% closing at 22,807.90,</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 2.66% to close at 3,262.56, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 2.91%, finishing the day at 3,820.40.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 2.18% at 19,623.32.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.73%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.11%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.03%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE Index 100 traded lower by 0.02%.</li>
<li>European stocks dipped as investors assessed economic data and anticipated further ECB rate cuts to support struggling economies.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.31% at $72.67/bbl, and Brent was up 1.19% at $75.49/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose slightly as markets reopened for 2025, driven by China&#8217;s growth pledge and manufacturing data. Investors are watching geopolitical risks, U.S. economic data, and oil inventories, while forecasts suggest prices may stay constrained due to weak demand and rising global supplies.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.05% to $3.668.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.68% at $2,657.86, Silver was up 2.05% to $29.835, and Copper slid 0.45% to $4.0083.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.46%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.57%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.75%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.42% to 108.58, USD/JPY fell 0.22% to 156.90, and USD/AUD slid 0.43% to 1.6080.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar dipped slightly Thursday but remained near its two-year high, supported by the Federal Reserve&#8217;s hawkish stance and policy uncertainty from the incoming Trump administration.</li>
</ul>
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2025 Kicks Off With Gains In Dollar And Crude Oil, Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Dips - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Monday, December 30, U.S. markets closed in the red, with major indexes down over 0.5% amid light holiday trading. Despite the decline, 2024 was a standout year for equities, with the Nasdaq up 30%, the S&amp;P 500 rising over 24%, and the Dow gaining 13%. Technology, communication services, and consumer discretionary sectors led with nearly 30% gains, while materials posted the only sector loss. Nvidia surged 180% on AI optimism. Geopolitical tensions, Fed rate cuts, and Donald Trump&#8217;s re-election after Joe Biden stepped aside for Kamala Harris shaped the year.
In economic data, the Chicago PMI dropped to 36.9 in December, missing expectations of 42.5. U.S. pending home sales rose 2.2% in November, exceeding the 0.7% forecast, while the Dallas Fed&#8217;s Texas manufacturing index climbed to 3.4 in December.
All 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by consumer discretionary, with materials and healthcare also posting notable losses amid cautious market sentiment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.77% and closed at 42,992.21, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 1.11% at 5,970.84, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.49% to finish at 19,722.03.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan&#8217;s market closed for New Year&#8217;s Day.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed early today, lower by 0.92% at 8,159.10.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed flat at 23,644.80, and Nifty 500 declined 0.08%, closing at 22,375.40, led by gains in the Capital Goods, Public Sector Undertakings, and Oil &amp; Gas sectors led shares higher, while losses in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare and Technology sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 1.63% to close at 3,351.76, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 1.60%, finishing the day at 3,934.91.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session higher by 0.09% at 20,059.95.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 closed for New Year&#8217;s Day.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX closed for New Year&#8217;s Day.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.57%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.58%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.96% at $71.67/bbl, and Brent was up 0.82% at $74.60/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 4.17% to $3.772.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.28% at $2,625.51, Silver was up 0.11% to $29.450 and slid 0.98% to $4.0530.</li>
<li>Gold prices are set to close in 2024 up 26%, marking the best annual performance since 2010. This is driven by central bank demand, geopolitical risks, and monetary easing. Silver rose 22%, while platinum and palladium posted annual declines.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.24%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.33%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.41%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.14% to 107.98, USD/JPY fell 0.11% to 156.66, and USD/AUD rose 0.14% to 1.6092.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Gains, Natural Gas Eases After Rally - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Friday, December 27, U.S. markets closed lower, with Wall Street ending the week in a broad sell-off that broke the Dow&#8217;s recent winning streak. Rising Treasury yields and widespread profit-taking significantly impacted tech and growth stocks, including major players like Tesla and Nvidia. The sell-off also affected the top-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks of the year, disrupting the anticipated year-end rally. Analysts attributed the decline to portfolio rebalancing and growing concerns over tech valuations amid shifting market conditions.
In economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in November to $902 billion, reversing a 0.1% gain in October and missing expectations of a 0.2% rise. Meanwhile, the U.S. trade deficit in goods widened to $102.86 billion, exceeding forecasts of $100.7 billion.
All 11 major S&amp;P sectors declined, with 2024&#8217;s top-performing indexes—consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services—leading the losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.77% and closed at 42,992.21, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 1.11% at 5,970.84, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.49% to finish at 19,722.03.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.77% and ended the session at 39,968.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Rubber, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed lower by 0.32% at 8,235.00, led by losses in the A-REITs, Utilities and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.64% to 23,661.10, and Nifty 500 was down 0.42%, closing at 22,351.95, led by losses in the Metals, Capital Goods, and Real Estate sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.21% to close at 3,407.33, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.45%, finishing the day at 3,999.05.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.24% at 20,041.42.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was down 0.01%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.01%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.11%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.20%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.20% at $70.46/bbl, and Brent was down 0.26% at $73.60/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices remained steady in thin holiday trading as markets awaited U.S. and Chinese economic data. Optimism for China&#8217;s growth and low global oil stockpiles supported demand outlook for 2025.</li>
<li>Natural Gas futures rose by 11.38% to $3.77. Ukraine has threatened to cease allowing Russian gas to flow across its territory from January 1 while at war. This could trigger retaliation from European Union territories that get gas supplies from Russia via pipeline.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.23% at $2,625.04, Silver was down 0.02% to $29.062 and slid 0.11% to $4.1178.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.16%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.22%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.20%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.12% to 107.86, USD/JPY fell 0.07% to 157.71, and USD/AUD fell 0.35% to 1.6029.</li>
<li>The dollar held firm, supported by rising U.S. yields and expectations of prolonged high rates, while the yen hovered near five-month lows amid diverging central bank policies.</li>
</ul>
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Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Natural Gas Futures 11% Jump, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Thursday, December 26, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly, marking its fifth straight gain despite light trading and higher Treasury yields. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq slipped, breaking recent streaks. Megacap tech stocks faced pressure, though Apple edged closer to a $4 trillion valuation. Seasonal trends and optimism around AI-driven profits continue to support year-end market hopes.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims dropped by 1,000 in the second week of December, reaching 219,000, slightly below market expectations of 224,000.
S&amp;P 500 sectors gained, led by healthcare, financial, and real estate stocks, while consumer discretionary and communication services declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.07% and closed at 43,325.80, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.04% at 6,037.59, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.05% to finish at 20,020.36.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.77% and ended the session at 40,277.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Automobiles &amp; Parts, and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed higher by 0.50% at 8,261.80, led by gains in the Gold, Consumer Discretionary and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.35% to 23,832.45, and Nifty 500 was up 0.10%, closing at 22,453.25, led by gains in the Auto, IT, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.06% to close at 3,400.14, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.16%, finishing the day at 3,981.03.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session lower by 0.04% at 20,090.46.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 was up 0.56%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.38%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.56%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 was trading higher by 0.08%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.86% at $70.23/bbl, and Brent was up 0.76% at $73.41/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged higher, supported by expectations of a stimulus-driven economic recovery in China and declining U.S. crude inventories, but gains were limited by a stronger U.S. dollar.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2.98% to $3.418.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.48% at $2,641.16, Silver was down 0.80% to $30.340 and slid 0.28% to $4.1158.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.31%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.38%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.06% to 108.07, USD/JPY fell 0.16% to 157.75, and USD/AUD rose 0.19% to 1.6101.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar is set for a 7% annual gain, driven by strong growth and cautious Federal Reserve rate cuts, while the yen and euro weakened amid diverging global monetary policies.</li>
</ul>
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Europe And Asia Markets Gain; Dollar Set For 7% Annual Gain - Global Markets Today While Us Slept

On Tuesday, December 24th, U.S. markets closed higher in an abbreviated Christmas Eve session, driven by gains in megacap and growth stocks, marking a continued Santa Claus rally. The Dow and Nasdaq logged four-session gains, while Tesla&#8217;s surge boosted the consumer discretionary sector. Chipmakers like Broadcom and Arm Holdings also advanced despite elevated U.S. Treasury yields.
Every sector of the S&amp;P 500 ended in positive territory, led by notable gains in consumer discretionary, financial, and information technology stocks.
In economic data, the U.S. Redbook index rose 5.9% year-over-year last week, up from 4.8%. Meanwhile, the Fifth District composite manufacturing index improved to -10 in December from -14.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.91% and closed at 43,297.03, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 1.10% at 6,040.00, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.35% to finish at 20,031.13.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.39% and ended the session at 39,578.00, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Automobiles &amp; Parts, and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia markets closed for the Boxing Day holiday.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.16% to 22,438.20, and Nifty 500 was up 0.14%, closing at 23,761.95, led by gains in the Auto, Power, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.14% to close at 3,398.08, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.05%, finishing the day at 3,987.48.</li>
<li>Hong Kong market closed for the first weekday after Christmas Day.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 closed for the Boxing Day holiday.</li>
<li>German markets closed for the Boxing Day holiday.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC closed for the Boxing Day holiday.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 closed for the Boxing Day holiday.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.61% at $70.53/bbl, and Brent was up 0.56% at $73.58/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 2.31% to $3.421.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.36% at $2,645.09, Silver was up 0.19% to $30.340, and Copper rose 0.11% to $4.1147.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.36%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.39%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.42%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.04% to 108.16. USD/JPY rose 0.03% to 157.45, and USD/AUD rose 0.14% to 1.6048.
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Asian Markets Up, Europe Closed; Dollar Hovers Near 2-Year High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, December 23rd, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Nasdaq and Dow marking three straight gains, driven by strong performances from tech giants like Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla. Lighter holiday trading volumes amplified moves as investors adjusted to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s signals of a slower pace of rate cuts.
In economic data, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index improved to -0.12 in November from -0.5 in October. U.S. durable goods orders fell 1.1% to $285.1 billion, missing market expectations of a 0.4% decline.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by communication services, health care, and tech, while consumer staples and materials lagged and closed lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.16% and closed at 42,906.95, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.73% at 5,974.07, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.98% to finish at 19,764.88.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.26% and ended the session at 39,071.50, led by losses in the Railway &amp; Bus, Transport and Fishery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.24% and ended the day at 8,220.90, led by gains in the A-REITs, Healthcare, and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.10% to 23,729.25, and the Nifty 500 was down 0.08%, closing at 22,393.50. Losses in the fast-moving consumer goods, metals, and healthcare sectors led to the decline.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 1.26% to close at 3,393.53, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 1.27%, finishing the day at 3,983.69.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 1.08% and closed the session at 20,121.91.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.22%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.18%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.56%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.51%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.92% at $69.88/bbl, and Brent was up 0.86% at $72.94/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose, supported by a positive short-term market outlook, signs of higher demand, and China&#8217;s fiscal stimulus plans.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2.99% to $3.447.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.08% at $2,630.40, Silver was up 0.01% to $30.192 and rose 0.83% to $4.1185.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.10%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.15%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.14% to 108.18, USD/JPY slid 0.04% to 157.09, and USD/AUD rose 0.25% to 1.6042.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Dollar Holds Strong - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, December 20, U.S. markets closed in green, recovering from midweek losses as softer inflation data and dovish Federal Reserve comments eased concerns over interest rates. All major indexes advanced, led by real estate and small-cap stocks. However, markets ended the week lower, snapping a multi-week streak of gains amid lingering economic uncertainties.
In economic data, the U.S. PCE price index rose 0.1% in November, below expectations of 0.2%. Michigan consumer sentiment climbed to 74 in December, its highest since April, up from 71.8 in November.
All sectors of the S&amp;P 500 ended positively, led by notable gains in utilities, real estate, and information technology.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.18% and closed at 42,840.26, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 1.09% at 5,930.85, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.03% to finish at 19,572.60.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.16% and ended the session at 39,172.50, led by gains in the Glass, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic and Real Estate sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 1.67% and ended the day at 8,201.60, led by gains in the Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.66% to 23,743.90, and Nifty 500 was up 0.37%, closing at 22,412.30, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Oil &amp; Gas sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.50% to close at 3,351.26, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.15%, finishing the day at 3,933.57.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.82% and closed the session at 19,883.13.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.19%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.21%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.02%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.30% at $69.25/bbl, and Brent was down 0.32% at $72.31/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 1.64% to $3.466.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.41% at $2,633.99, Silver was up 0.62% to $30.135 and rose 0.50% to $4.1250.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.05%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.10%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.26%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.45% to 108.10, the USD/JPY rose 0.26% to 156.82, and the USD/AUD was up 0.11% to 1.5999.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar hovered near a two-year high, boosted by modest inflation data and Federal Reserve projections signaling a measured pace of rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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Dollar's Strength Continues, Asia Ex-China Up, Europe Edges Lower - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, December 19, U.S. markets closed mixed after initial gains faded. Stocks mainly remained flat as the Fed forecasted fewer 2025 rate cuts and higher inflation. Jobless claims fell, and Q3 GDP was revised to 3.1%, supporting the Fed&#8217;s view. The Dow ended its 10-session losing streak.
The U.S. economy grew 3.1% in Q3, revised from 2.8% while existing home sales rose 4.8% in November to 4.15 million. Initial jobless claims fell by 22,000 to 220,000 in early December, below estimates of 230,000.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by losses in materials, real estate, and energy. In contrast, utilities and financials outperformed, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.04% and closed at 42,342.24, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.09% at 5,867.08, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.10% to finish at 19,372.77.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.22% and ended the session at 38,723.50, led by losses in the Communication, Steel, and Transportation Equipment sectors shares.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 1.24% and ended the day at 8,067.00, led by losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 1.35% to 23,627.45, and the Nifty 500 was down 1.82%, closing at 22,337.55. Losses in the Real Estate, Power, and Capital Goods sectors led to the declines.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.06% to close at 3,368.07, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.45%, finishing the day at 3,927.74.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.16% and closed the session at 19,720.70.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.35%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 1.42%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.30%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 1.09%.</li>
<li>European shares headed for their worst week in three months as Trump&#8217;s tariff threats on the EU rattled investors already concerned about U.S. rates. The STOXX 600 fell 1.1%, with major indices and sectors declining sharply, including banks and miners.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.69% at $68.67/bbl, and Brent was down 0.99% at $72.16/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices declined this week due to concerns about slowing demand growth in the coming years, particularly from China. The market was further pressured by a stronger dollar and ongoing revisions to demand forecasts by OPEC and its allies.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 1.95% to $3.654.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.49% at $2,620.71, Silver was down 0.44% to $29.277 and rose 0.02% to $4.0780.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.58%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.82% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 1.18%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index was down 0.24% to 108.15, the USD/JPY fell 0.44% to 156.73, and the USD/AUD rose 0.12% to 1.6050.</li>
<li>The dollar neared a two-year high, set for its third weekly gain amid expectations of prolonged high U.S. rates. Global currencies weakened, with the yen and euro under pressure.</li>
</ul>
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US Dollar Hits New Higher While Asia And Europe Markets Slide, Oil Drops On China Demand Fears - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, December 18th, U.S. markets closed sharply lower, with the Dow dropping over 1,100 points—its steepest decline since August and longest losing streak since 1974. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points as expected but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. Markets reacted sharply to the less dovish tone despite assurances of economic strength and progress on inflation.
Fed Chair Powell adopted a hawkish tone as the Fed cut rates by 0.25% but reduced 2025 rate cut projections to two, down from four in September and below market expectations.
The U.S. current account deficit widened to $310.9 billion in Q3, exceeding the estimated $284 billion. Housing starts fell 1.8% in November to an annualized 1.289 million units from 1.312 million in October.
S&amp;P 500 ended in the red, with consumer discretionary, real estate, and communication services stocks suffering the largest declines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 2.58% and closed at 42,326.87, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 2.95% at 5,872.16, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 3.56% to finish at 19,392.69.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.80% and ended the session at 38,808.50, led by losses in the Communication, Steel, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 1.70% and ended the day at 8,168.20, led by losses in the Gold, IT, and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.98% to 23,961.95, and Nifty 500 was down 0.77%, closing at 22,757.65, led by losses in the Banking, Consumer Durables, and Capital Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.36% to close at 3,370.03, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.09%, finishing the day at 3,945.46.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.56% and closed the session at 19,752.51.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.60%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 1.12%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.49%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 1.27%.</li>
<li>European stocks fell as the Fed signaled slower rate cuts in 2025. Rate-sensitive tech stocks led losses, while bond yields spiked and commodities declined.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.71% at $70.08/bbl, and Brent was up 0.07% at $73.44/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2/16% to $3.447.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.78% at $2,632.79, Silver was down 2.23% to $30.027, and Copper fell 1.62% to $4.0903.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.40%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.48% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.47%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index was down 0.13% to 107.89, the USD/JPY rose 1.35% to 156.89, and the USD/AUD slid 0.42% to 1.6012.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar surged to a two-year high after the Fed signaled fewer rate cuts in 2025, pressuring global currencies. However, it slipped Thursday amid thin holiday trading, with the euro and Canadian dollar, and won fluctuating sharply.</li>
</ul>
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Global Markets Slide On Fed's Hawkish Rate Policy; U.S. Dollar Eases Slightly After Hitting Two-Year High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, December 17, U.S. markets closed lower, with the Dow marking its longest losing streak since 1978. Bitcoin hit record highs, and Treasury yields steadied as investors awaited a &#8220;hawkish cut&#8221; from the Fed.
Strong U.S. retail sales highlighted economic resilience, contrasting with weaker Chinese data, while key central banks prepared for rate decisions amid inflation concerns.
In economic data, U.S. retail sales rose 0.7% in November, beating expectations of 0.5%, while industrial production fell 0.1%, improving from October&#8217;s 0.4% decline but missing forecasts of a 0.2% gain.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by losses in industrials, energy, and financials. However, consumer discretionary stocks outperformed, ending the session in positive territory.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.61% and closed at 43,449.90, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.39% at 6,050.61, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.32% to finish at 20,109.06.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.73% and ended the session at 39,120.50, led by losses in the Marine Transport, Insurance, and Railway &amp; Bus sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.06% and ended the day at 8,309.40, led by losses in the Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.50% to 24,213.40, and Nifty 500 was down 0.66%, closing at 22,943.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.62% to close at 3,382.21, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.51%, finishing the day at 3,941.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.83% and closed the session at 19,864.55.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.29%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.24%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.29%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.18%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.10% at $70.15/bbl, and Brent was up 0.66% at $73.67/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices increased as investors stayed cautious of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. A draw in U.S. crude inventories supported the market, while Fed policy decisions and geopolitical tensions added uncertainty.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.63% to $3.329.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.07% at $2,663.64, Silver was down 0.07% to $30.898, and Copper gained 0.14% to $4.1520.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.24%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.28% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.25%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.04% to 107.00, USD/JPY rose 0.10% at 153.62, and USD/AUD rose 0.44% to 1.5850.
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China And Europe Markets Advance, Dollar Strengthens Ahead Of Fed Meeting - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, December 16th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Nasdaq reaching a record high and the S&amp;P 500 rising as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy decision and a likely rate cut. Gains in the consumer sector offset weaker manufacturing data. Investor sentiment remained upbeat, driven by hopes for easing rates and economic resilience.
On the economic front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index dropped sharply to 0.20 in December from 31.2 the previous month, missing expectations. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P Global services PMI rose to 58.5 in December, while the manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 from 49.7 in November.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by materials, energy, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and communication services outperformed, ending higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.25% and closed at 43,717.48, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.38% to 6,074.08, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.24% to finish at 20,173.89.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.13% and ended the session at 39,410.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Warehousing, and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.78% and ended the day at 8,314.00, led by gains in the Industrials, IT, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 1.41% to 24,320.30, and Nifty 500 was down 1.19%, closing at 23,075.15.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.73% to close at 3,361.49, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.26%, finishing the day at 3,922.03.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.48% and closed the session at 19,700.48.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.18%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.75%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.44% at $69.69/bbl, and Brent was down 0.72% at $73.39/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell due to weak Chinese economic data and caution ahead of the Fed&#8217;s interest rate decision.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.65% to $3.235.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.53% at $2,655.99, Silver was down 1.16% to $30.700, and Copper fell 1.14% to $4.1435.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.35%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.25% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.04%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.17% to 107.03, USD/JPY was down 0.22% at 153.81, and USD/AUD rose 0.47% to 1.5770.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar remained strong ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s expected rate cut, supported by robust economic data and higher yields.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mostly Lower, Europe Markets Up As Dollar Strengthens Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, December 13th, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq extended its upward streak while the S&amp;P 500 and Dow experienced declines.
Broadcom&#8217;s optimistic AI chip forecast drove a significant rise in shares, boosting tech sentiment as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming days.
In economic data, U.S. data showed import prices rose 0.1%, while the Producer Price Index increased 0.4%.
Among S&amp;P 500 sectors, Information Technology and Communication Services gained, driven by Broadcom&#8217;s surge. At the same time, Energy, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Real Estate, and Materials declined modestly, with Health Care and Utilities remaining flat.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.20% and closed at 43,828.06. The S&amp;P 500 closed almost flat, down by 0.003% to 6,051.09, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.12% to finish at 19,926.72.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.07% and ended the session at 39,463.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Warehousing, and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.56% and ended the day at 8,249.50, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.48% to 24,649.10, and Nifty 500 was down 0.09% closing at 23,337.15, led by losses in the Metals, Technology and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.16% to close at 3,386.33, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.54%, finishing the day at 3,911.84.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.88% and closed the session at 19,795.49.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.44%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.14%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.81%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.37%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.61% at $70.15/bbl, and Brent was down 0.87% at $73.86/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices eased as traders took profits ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting, while supply concerns over U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran limited losses.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.72% to $3.157.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.07% at $2,677.70, Silver was up 0.23% to $31.098, and Copper fell 0.53% to $4.1754.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.30%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 107.03, USD/JPY was up 0.13% at 153.84, and USD/AUD rose 0.03% to 1.5745.</li>
<li>The dollar hovered near a three-week high as markets anticipated a measured Fed rate cut this week. Bitcoin soared to a record above $105,000, buoyed by Trump&#8217;s proposal for a U.S. bitcoin reserve.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Decline, Dollar Hovers 3-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, December 12th, U.S. markets closed lower as investors assessed economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s meeting. Mixed signals from rising producer prices and climbing unemployment claims fueled uncertainty about inflation and the Fed&#8217;s rate cut trajectory, prompting profit-taking after recent market highs.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims climbed to 242,000 in early December, surpassing market expectations of 220,000, signaling potential labor market softening. Meanwhile, core producer prices increased by 0.2% month-over-month in November.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in healthcare, consumer discretionary, and communication services, while consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.53% and closed at 43,914.12, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.54% to 6,051.25, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.66% to finish at 19,902.84.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 1.02% and ended the session at 39,490.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Finance &amp; Investment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.41% and ended the day at 8,296.00, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.96% to 24,783.30, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.47%, closing at 23,365.45. Gains in the Technology, Consumer Durables, and Banking sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 2.01% to close at 3,391.88, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 2.37%, finishing the day at 3,933.18.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 2.09% and closed the session at 19,971.24.</li>
<li>Asian markets dropped Friday as China&#8217;s lack of detailed stimulus measures disappointed investors.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.29%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.19%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.02%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.91% at $70.64/bbl, and Brent was up 0.84% at $74.00/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.46% to $3.472.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.75% at $2,689.01, Silver was down 0.96% to $31.317, and Copper fell 0.35% to $4.2300.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.23%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.32%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.65%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 106.98, USD/JPY was up 0.54% at 153.45, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5703.
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