On Monday, November 18, U.S. markets ended mixed, partially recovering losses as investors awaited Nvidia’s highly anticipated Q3 earnings, seen as a key gauge of AI-driven market momentum.

Tesla shares climbed on optimism over potential policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration. While analysts note a widening focus beyond Nvidia, its influence on market sentiment remains significant.

In economic data, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose to 46 in November, marking its highest level in seven months, up from 43 in October.

S&P 500 sectors rose Monday, led by energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks, while industrials declined.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.13% and closed at 43,389.60, the S&P 500 gained 0.39% to 5,893.62, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.60% to finish at 18,791.81.

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Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET

• The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.47%.
• Germany’s DAX slid 1.07%.
• France’s CAC fell 1.32.
• FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.50%

Commodities at 05:30 AM ET

U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET

Dow futures declined 0.53%, S&P 500 futures were down 0.38% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.27%.

Forex at 05:30 AM ET

The U.S. dollar index gained 0.14% to 106.42, the USD/JPY was down 0.66% to 153.63, and the USD/AUD rose 0.17% to 1.5391.

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