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On Tuesday, April 23rd, the U.S. stock markets closed higher, boosted by strong earnings from major companies and interest in&nbsp;key&nbsp;growth stocks.&nbsp;
Tesla launched new EV models and reported lower-than-expected revenue,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38394792/tesla-stock-surges-despite-ugly-q1-results-heres-why" rel="noreferrer noopener">yet its stock surged 6% after hours</a>.
According to the economic data, the S&amp;P Global composite PMI dropped to 50.9 in April from 52.1 last month. Meanwhile, new single-family home sales rose 8.8% in March to an annualized rate of 693,000, rebounding from a 5.1% drop in February.
Ten of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced, with notable gains in the communication services and technology sectors. However, the Materials sector declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.69% to close at 38,503.69. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.20%, ending the day at 5,070.55, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.59%, finishing the session at 15,696.64.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index finished the trading day higher by 2.26% at 38,410.50, led by gains in the Power, Gas &amp; Water, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>The Japanese stock market ended significantly higher on Wednesday, extending its winning streak to three days; the rally&nbsp;was fueled&nbsp;by positive sentiment from Wall Street&#8217;s overnight gains, driven by strong corporate earnings.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 closed slightly lower by 0.01% at 7,683.00, led by losses in the Utilities, Industrials and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.20% at 22,413.05, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.41%, closing at 20,736.90.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.76% to end the session at 3,044.82, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.44%, closing at 3,521.62.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 2.21%, concluding the day at 17,201.27.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.40%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.25%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC increased 0.42%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.57%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.44 % at $82.99/bbl, and Brent was down 0.09% at $87.08 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.62% to $2.107.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.49% at $2,330.60, Silver declined 0.58% to $26.203, while Copper was up 0.76% at $4.4685.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.05%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.08%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 0.48%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.17% to 105.58, the USD/JPY rose 0.06% to 154.91, and the USD/AUD declined 0.26% to 1.5378.
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On Monday, April 22nd, the U.S. stock markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq rebounding after six days of losses. The markets recovered from a recent sell-off as investors looked forward to key quarterly earnings reports, expected to provide insights into the condition of the U.S. economy.
According to economic data, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index rose to +0.15 in March, up from a revised +0.09 the previous month and exceeding market expectations of +0.09.
All 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors finished in green, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.67% to close at 38,239.98. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.87%, ending the day at 5,010.60, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.11%, finishing the session at 15,451.30.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day higher by 0.28% at 37,563.00, led by gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.45% to finish at 7,683.50, led by gains in the IT, healthcare, and&nbsp;financials&nbsp;sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.14% at 22,368.00, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.38%, closing at 20,652.65.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite slid 0.74% to end the session at 3,021.98, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.70%, closing at 3,506.22.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.92%, concluding the day at 16,828.93.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.80%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.82%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC increased 0.36%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.31%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.04% at $81.94/bbl, and Brent was up 0.09% at $87.08 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.68% to $2.079.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 1.56% at $2,309.90, Silver declined 1.85% to $26.740, while Copper was down 1.63% at $4.4023.</li>
<li>Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Tuesday, continuing profit-taking due to reduced geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and less safe-haven demand, compounded by a stronger dollar and the potential for sustained high U.S. interest rates.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.07%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 0.14%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.03% to 106.11, USD/JPY was down 0.01% to 154.82, and USD/AUD gained 0.02% to 1.5510.
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On Friday, April 19th, the U.S. stock markets closed mixed, influenced by a decrease in&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) shares, although American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) provided support to the Dow following their respective earnings announcements. Additionally, market mood was affected by skepticism regarding a forthcoming rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Netflix&#8217;s Q1 earnings, revenue, and subscriber count exceeded forecasts, but it warned of a potential Q2 subscriber dip due to seasonality and issued lower-than-expected revenue guidance,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38330086/netflix-stock-tumbles-analyst-says-streaming-giant-doing-everything-right-but-growth-factor-doesnt-" rel="noreferrer noopener">though its EPS outlook was higher than anticipated</a>.
In economic data,&nbsp;Baker Hughes Inc.&nbsp;reported that the total count of active U.S. oil rigs rose by 5 to 511 this week.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher, led by gains in financial, utilities, and energy stocks, while information technology and communication services sectors fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.56% to close at 37,986.40. The S&amp;P 500 slid 0.88%, ending the day at 4,967.23, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.05%, finishing the session at 15,282.01.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day higher by 0.99% at 37,459.50, led by gains in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 1.08% to finish at 7,649.20, led by gains in the Healthcare, Telecoms Services and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.86% at 22,336.40, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.93%, closing at 20,574.85.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite slid 0.67% to end the session at 3,044.60, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.30%, closing at 3,530.90.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.77%, concluding the day at 16,511.69.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.66%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC increased 0.32%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 1.46%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.67% at $81.67/bbl, and Brent was down 0.63% at $86.75 bbl.
Oil prices dropped on Monday, shifting focus to market fundamentals as Israel and Iran downplayed escalation risks after Israel&#8217;s limited strike on Iran.
Natural Gas was down 0.60% at $1.976.
Gold was trading lower by 1.66% at $2,373.75, Silver declined 3.33% to $27.883, while Copper was up 0.61% at $4.5245.
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.48%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.59%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 0.73%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.03% to 106.19, the USD/JPY rose 0.07% to 154.74, and the USD/AUD declined 0.38% to 1.5531.
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On Wednesday, April 17, the U.S. stock markets ended lower amid dropping oil prices, cautious Federal Reserve comments, and geopolitical tensions despite mixed earnings. Tech stocks led the Nasdaq lower.
Economic data showed that U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 2.735 million barrels for the week ending April 12, a decrease from the 5.841 million barrel rise observed the week before.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, with the largest declines in tech, real estate, and consumer discretionary, while utilities and consumer staples rose.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.12% to close at 37,753.31. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.58%, ending the day at 5,022.21, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.15%, finishing the session at 15,683.37.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index finished the trading day higher by 0.14% at 38,054.50, led by gains in the Transportation Equipment, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Marine Transport sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.48% to finish at 7,642.10, led by gains in the Metals &amp; Mining, IT and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.69% at 21,995.85, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.48%, closing at 20,324.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite index gained 0.09% to end the session at 3,074.22, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.12%, closing at 3,569.80.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index rose 0.82%, concluding the day at 16,385.87.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.29%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.16%.
France&#8217;s CAC climbed 0.31%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.20%.
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.01% at $81.32/bbl, and Brent was down 0.95% at $86.46 bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell as investors reacted to potential avoidance of Middle East conflict and demand worries, alongside hopes for moderated Israeli retaliation against Iran.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 2.69% at $1.758.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.23% at $2,393.85, Silver rose 0.46% to $28.532, and Copper was up 1.75% at $4.4150.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.17%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.19%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 0.23%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.05% to 105.91, USD/JPY was up 0.04% to 154.44, and USD/AUD slipped 0.14% to 1.5518.
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Asia And Europe Markets Recover While Crude Oil Slides - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, April 16th, the U.S. stock markets ended mixed. Wall Street experienced a decline amid volatile trading, driven by increasing Treasury yields and investor worries about high interest rates in the face of ongoing inflation.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that, given recent inflation data, interest rates may need to stay higher for longer than expected.
According to economic data, March&#8217;s industrial production rose by 0.4%, matching the previous month&#8217;s increase. However, building permits fell 4.3% to an annual rate of 1.458 million, and housing starts dropped 14.7% to an annual rate of 1.321 million.
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The S&amp;P 500 mostly ended lower, with utilities, real estate, and energy sectors leading the declines, and information technology and consumer staples stocks saw gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.17% to close at 37,798.97. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.21%, ending the day at 5,051.41, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.12%, finishing the session at 15,865.25.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day lower by 1.22% at 38,001.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Chemical, Petroleum and plastic, and Insurance sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.09% to finish at 7,605.60, led by losses in the Energy, Healthcare, and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India Markets closed for Shri Ram Navmi holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 2.14% to end the session at 3,071.38, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.55%, closing at 3,565.40.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index increased slightly by 0.02%, concluding the day at 16,251.84.</li>
<li>Asian stocks mostly saw modest declines Wednesday, influenced by diminishing hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s comments about persistent inflation. Nevertheless, Chinese markets rose on signs of economic recovery and optimism over further stimulus.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.89%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.76%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC climbed 1.25%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.53%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.01% at $84.50/bbl, and Brent was down 0.96% at $89.13 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 3.00% at $1.680.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.02% at $2,408.65, Silver rose 0.85% to $28.620, and Copper was up 0.55% at $4.3275.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.38%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.35%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 0.22%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.09% to 106.16, USD/JPY was down 0.10% to 154.56, and USD/AUD slipped 0.43 % to 1.5554.
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Asia Markets Ex-China Decline, While Europe Gains; Gold Surpasses $2,400 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, April 15, the U.S. stock markets ended lower, wiping out initial gains fueled by a robust March retail sales report amid surging Treasury yields and escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.&nbsp;
As per economic data, U.S. retail sales rose by 0.7% in March after a 0.9% increase in February, while the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index improved to -14.3 in April from -20.9 the previous month.
The S&amp;P 500 experienced its most significant percentage fall since January 31, despite the early uplift from encouraging retail figures.
All 11 major S&amp;P sectors were down, with the interest-rate-sensitive real estate and utilities sectors being among the hardest hit.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.65% to close at 37,735.11. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.20%, ending the day at 5,061.82, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.79%, finishing the session at 15,885.02.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day lower by 1.88% at 38,470.50, led by losses in the Paper and pulp, Retail, and Chemical, Petroleum and plastic sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 1.81% to finish at 7,612.50, led by losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Metals &amp; Mining, and Utilities sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.56% at 22,147.90, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.27% to 20,423.00.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 1.65% to end the session at 3,007.07, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 1.07%, closing at 3,511.11.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s economy grew by 5.3% in Q1 2024, surpassing expectations due to government stimulus and a boost in business activity. Quarter-on-quarter growth was 1.6%.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index slid 2.12%, concluding the day at 16,248.97.</li>
<li>Asian stocks fell as strong U.S. March retail sales lifted the dollar to five-month highs, suggesting the Fed might delay rate cuts. Geopolitical tensions drove up gold and oil, with eyes on China&#8217;s GDP data.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.35%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined by 1.27%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 1.26%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 1.37%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.52% at $84.97/bbl, and Brent was down 0.47% at $89.68 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.47% at $1.700.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.13% at $2,385.85, Silver fell 1.33% to $28.337, and Copper was down 1.51% at $4.3125.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:45 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.25%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.11%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.18%.
Forex at 06:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.06% to 106.27, the USD/JPY rose 0.19% to 154.56, and the USD/AUD rose 0.43 % to 1.5590.
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Geopolitical Tensions Weigh On World Markets, Dollar Index And Gold Show Strength - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, April 12th, the U.S. stock markets ended sharply lower after lackluster results from key banks, ending a week shaped by inflation data, shifting Federal Reserve policy expectations, and rising geopolitical risks. All major indices fell over 1%, marking weekly declines.
In economic data, U.S. export prices rose 0.3% in March after a 0.7% increase the previous month. Import prices climbed 0.4% in March, up from February&#8217;s 0.3%. University of Michigan&#8217;s consumer sentiment dropped to 77.9 in April from 79.4 in March.
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Each of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 11 main sectors ended lower, with the materials sector experiencing the largest percentage decline.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.24% to close at 37,983.24. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.46%, ending the day at 5,123.41, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.62%, finishing the session at 16,175.09.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day lower by 0.90% at 39,209.50, led by losses in the Paper and pulp, Retail, and Chemical, Petroleum, and plastic sectors.&nbsp;</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.46% to finish at 7,752.50, led by losses in the IT, Gold, and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 1.10% at 22,272.50, and the Nifty 500 slid 1.29% to 20,478.75.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.26% to end the session at 3,057.38, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 2.11%, closing at 3,549.08.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chinese stocks rose, with the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite up after hitting 1.5-month lows. Despite recent poor economic data, market confidence was boosted by government promises of support and state fund purchases of major bank shares.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index fell 0.72%, concluding the day at 16,600.46.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.92%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.99%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.72%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.44%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.91% at $84.86/bbl, and Brent was down 0.81% at $89.73 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.56% at $1.760.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.34% at $2,366.30, Silver gained 0.38% to $28.433, while Copper was up 0.83% at $4.2940.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:30 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.28%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.41%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.51%.
Forex at 06:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.12% to 105.91, USD/JPY was up 0.39% to 153.89, and USD/AUD slid 0.25 % to 1.5425.
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Asia Markets Ex-China Dips, Europe Advances, While Gold Reaches $2,360 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, April 11th, the U.S. stock markets ended mostly higher, led by tech momentum stocks amid signs of cooling inflation. The Nasdaq gained from interest-rate-sensitive tech giants, while the S&amp;P 500 saw gains, and the Dow remained nearly flat.
According to the economic data, U.S. producer prices increased by 0.2% in March, below February&#8217;s 0.6% rise and expectations of 0.3%. Initial jobless claims dropped to 211,000 last week, beating estimates of 215,000.
Wednesday&#8217;s higher-than-anticipated CPI data caused a significant drop in stocks. They pushed Treasury yields to a peak not seen since November, tempering expectations for up to three central bank rate cuts by year-end, possibly beginning in June.
Technology led the way in the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 11 key sectors, while financial stocks trailed behind.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.01% to close at 38,459.08. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.74%, ending the day at 5,199.06, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.68%, finishing the session at 16,442.20.
&nbsp;Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index concluded the trading day higher by 0.31% at 39,567.00, led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Power, and Construction sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.33% to finish at 7,788.10, led by losses in the Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 1.03% at 22,519.40, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.81% to 20,745.50.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.49% to end the session at 3,019.47, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slipped 0.81%, closing at 3,475.84.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index fell 2.18%, concluding the day at 16,721.69.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.80%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.92%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.90%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 1.27%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.3% at $86.13/bbl, and Brent was up 1.02% at $90.79 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.23% at $1.763.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.75% at $2,414.80, Silver gained 3.39% to $29.220, while Copper was up 2.23% at $4.3480.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:45 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.18%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.35%.
Forex at 06:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.51% to 105.81, the USD/JPY rose 0.05% to 153.35, and the USD/AUD rose 0.61 % to 1.5389.
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On Wednesday, April 10th, the U.S. stock markets ended lower after unexpectedly high inflation data reduced hopes for early Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The major indexes dropped significantly at the start after the CPI report exceeded forecasts, indicating a long battle to achieve the Fed&#8217;s 2% inflation target.
According to economic data, the annual inflation rate in the U.S. climbed for the second month in a row, reaching 3.5% in March, up from 3.2% in February. Meanwhile, U.S. wholesale inventories saw a monthly increase of 0.5% in February, marking a turnaround from a 0.2% decrease the month before.
In the S&amp;P 500, all 11 primary sectors finished in the red except for energy, with the real estate segment experiencing the most significant drop.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.09% to close at 38,461.51. The S&amp;P 500 slid 0.95%, ending the day at 5,160.64, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.84%, finishing the session at 16,170.36.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day lower by 0.30% at 39,445.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.44% to finish at 7,813.60, led by losses in the A-REITs, Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India Market was closed for the Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramadan Eid) holiday.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.23% to end the session at 3,034.25, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slipped 0.01%, closing at 3,504.24.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index declined 0.26%, concluding the day at 17,095.03.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.59%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.56%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slipped 0.18%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.27%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.61% at $85.68/bbl, and Brent was down 0.51% at $90.02bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was flat at $1.885.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.11% at $2,351.10, Silver gained 0.05% to $28.062, while Copper was down 0.54% at $4.2588.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.28%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.31%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.25%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.04% to 105.29, USD/JPY was down 0.01% to 153.16, and USD/AUD slipped 0.14% to 1.5340.
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US Inflation Data Plays On Asia and Europe Markets, Gold Trades Above $2,350 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, April 9th, the U.S. stock markets ended mixed, ahead of inflation data; Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 saw modest gains, driven by tech, despite financial stocks' drag.
In economic data, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell for the third consecutive month, registering at 88.5 in March, below the anticipated 90.2.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's 11 major sectors ended up, with real estate seeing the most significant percentage increase. Financials trailed as the sector with the largest declines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.02% to close at 38,883.67. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.14%, ending the day at 5,209.91, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.32%, finishing the session at 16,306.64.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day lower by 0.49% at 39,565.50, led by losses in the Paper and pulp, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.31% to finish at 7,848.50, led by gains in the A-REITs, Healthcare, and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.49% at 22,753.80, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.60% to 20,915.20.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite declined 0.70% to 3,027.33, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slipped 0.81%, closing at 3,504.71.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 1.87%, concluding the day at 17,139.17.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>China's stock market dipped due to struggling real estate shares, contrasting with Hong Kong's rise led by tech. Weakened property sales in March add pressure, with investors eyeing upcoming economic data for policy direction.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.70%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX gained 0.69%.</li>
<li>France's CAC climbed 0.49%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.60%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.28% at $85.44/bbl, and Brent was up 0.25% at $89.64bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 2.46% at $1.918.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.15% at $2,366.15, Silver gained 0.74% to $28.188, while Copper was up 0.64% at $4.3130.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.11%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.02%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index declined 0.07% to 104.07, the USD/JPY rose 0.04% to 151.84, and the USD/AUD rose 0.07% to 1.5099.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Gains, Gold's Up Run Continues - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, April 8th, the U.S. stock markets ended essentially flat at the end of a volatile trading day. A solar eclipse diverted attention in anticipation of important inflation figures and the start of the first quarter earnings season.
Economic data showed that the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, a key benchmark, increased by roughly four basis points to 4.42%.
Six of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 11 main sectors ended the day down, with energy stocks experiencing the biggest percentage drop.&nbsp;
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.03% to close at 38,892.80. The S&amp;P 500 was down 0.04%, ending the day at 5,202.39, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.03%, finishing the session at 16,253.96.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day higher by 1.13% at 39,759.50, led by gains in the Automobiles &amp; Parts, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic, and Finance &amp; Investment sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose by 0.45% to finish at 7,824.20, driven by increases in the Metals &amp; Mining, Materials, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.10% at 22,642.75, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.14% to 20,790.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.05% to 3,048.54, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.08%, closing at 3,533.49.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index climbed 0.57%, concluding the day at 16,828.07.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.29%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.65%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.56%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.01%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.29% at $86.68/bbl, and Brent was up 0.34% at $90.69/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 1.41% at $1.870.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.21% at $2,379.05, Silver gained 1.33% to $28.177, while Copper was up 0.43% at $4.2942.</li>
<li>Gold prices edged up in Asia on Tuesday, staying near record highs due to strong safe-haven demand, as investors awaited further updates on U.S. inflation and interest rates.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.14%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.09% to 104.05, USD/JPY was up 0.02% to 151.81, and USD/AUD slipped 0.28% to 1.5094.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Fall As Gold Hits New Peak - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, April 5th, the U.S. stock markets ended higher, lifted by a strong jobs report highlighting the economy&#8217;s robust health and suggested the Federal Reserve may hold off on reducing interest rates.
According to economic data from March, U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose to 303,000 from 270,000 in February, beating the forecast of 212,000, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.8% from 3.9%.
All major sectors of the S&amp;P 500 saw gains, with the highest increases observed in communication services, industrials, and technology sectors.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.80% to close at 38,904.04. The S&amp;P 500 was up 1.11%, ending the day at 5,204.34, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.24%, finishing the session at 16,248.52.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index concluded the trading day up by 0.78% at 39,314.50, led by gains in the Steel, Railway &amp; Bus and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.20% and closed at 7,789.10, led by gains in the Gold, IT, and Utilities sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.68% at 22,666.30, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.50% to 20,819.10.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.72% to 3,047.05, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.88%, closing at 3,536.41.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index climbed 0.05%, concluding the day at 16,732.85.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.13%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.59%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.53%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.10%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.87% at $86.14/bbl, and Brent was down 0.89% at $90.37/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.17% at $1.788.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.51% at $2,357.90, Silver declined 1.56% to $27.935, while Copper was up 0.87% at $4.2730.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.10%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.14%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.10%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.07% to 104.38, USD/JPY was up 0.15% to 151.84, and USD/AUD slipped 0.20% to 1.5178.
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Asia Market Mixed, Europe Rises, Gold Hits New High At $2,350 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

In a significant development in the energy sector, Iraq is set to reactivate a previously dormant pipeline to Turkey, which could substantially impact regional oil exports and negotiations.
What Happened: Iraq is reviving a pipeline to Turkey, potentially exporting 350,000 barrels per day by month&#8217;s end, Reuters reported on Sunday. This move comes amid stalled negotiations with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
The Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, inactive for a decade, offers an alternative to the KRG&#8217;s pipeline, which has been closed for a year. Baghdad views the KRG&#8217;s oil deals with foreign companies as illegal and demands that companies negotiate with the federal government for oil sales through the revived pipeline.
Islamic State attacks halted the pipeline&#8217;s operations in 2014. It was responsible for about 0.5% of the world&#8217;s oil supply. 
&#8220;Major crude pumping station with storage facilities has been completed,&#8221; said Basim Mohammed,  Iraqi deputy oil minister for upstream affairs, indicating the pipeline&#8217;s readiness to restart flows soon.
After an arbitration court ruling last year, the KRG&#8217;s pipeline was shut down, citing treaty violations. Discussions to reopen it have been complicated by conflicting demands from Turkey, the KRG, and the federal government.
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Despite the friction, the Kurds and Baghdad rely on each other politically and economically. Kurdish oil exports typically pass through a pipeline to Turkey. Early tests on the pipeline within Iraq revealed leaks, prompting accelerated repair efforts.
The current Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline agreement is set to expire in mid-2025, and the resumption of the old pipeline&#8217;s operations will be a key topic in the extension talks, according to a government energy adviser.
Why It Matters: As the global oil market grapples with tight supply and rising demand, the reactivation of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline by Iraq could have significant implications. Earlier this month, oil prices were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38073267/crude-prices-could-hit-95-this-summer-oil-is-fighting-the-fed-again">expected to potentially hit $95 per barrel</a> this summer due to these market conditions, coupled with ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Moreover, the reestablishment of this route could alter the dynamics of regional oil politics, as Baghdad asserts its authority over oil exports, challenging the KRG&#8217;s independent oil deals.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38107547/hertzs-mega-tesla-gamble-backfired-due-to-sky-high-repair-costs-unusually-high-accident-rates-an?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hertz&#8217;s Mega Tesla Gamble Backfired Due To Sky-High Repair Costs, Unusually High Accident Rates And Customers&#8217; Charging Anxiety, Report Reveals</a>
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Iraq To Resume Oil Exports To Turkey Via Pipeline Shuttered A Decade Ago Amid Kurdish Negotiation Deadlock

On Thursday, April 4th, the U.S. stock markets ended lower, following cautious statements from Federal Reserve officials regarding potential interest rate cuts and anticipation for the upcoming U.S. jobs report.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims climbed by 11,000 to 221,000 in March, the highest in two months. The trade deficit also expanded to $68.9 billion in February from a revised $67.6 billion the previous month.
All of the S&amp;P 500 sectors experienced declines, with technology leading the downturn; in contrast, shares related to defense saw gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.25% to close at 38,596.98. The S&amp;P 500 was down 1.23%, ending the day at 5,147.21, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.40%, finishing the session at 16,049.08.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index concluded the trading day down by 2.03% at 39,010.00, marking its most challenging week since December 2022. The downturn was primarily driven by a tech sell-off, mirroring trends on Wall Street, and was compounded by anticipation of a significant U.S. jobs report.&nbsp;</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid by 0.56% to close at 7,773.30, led by losses in the IT, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed flat at 20,715.10, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.24% to 20,715.10.</li>
<li>China markets were closed for the Ching Ming Festival.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed slightly lower by 0.01% at $16,723.92.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.28%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 1.46%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.43%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.92%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.27% at $86.81/bbl, and Brent was up 0.44% at $91.04/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices climbed, set for another weekly gain, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply concerns, and optimism for rising global fuel demand with economic improvements.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.34% at $1.780.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.20% at $2,312.95, Silver declined 1.28% to $26.898, while Copper was down 0.70% at $4.2200.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:30 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.25%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.30%.
Forex at 06:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index climbed 0.13% to 104.27, the USD/JPY rose 0.02% to 151.36, and the USD/AUD rose 0.05% to 1.5188.
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Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Helima Croft predicts &#8220;serious Iranian retaliation&#8221; that could lead to broader regional conflict.
What Happened: On Thursday, Croft, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, expressed concerns over the potential repercussions of the recent escalation in the Middle East.
During CNBC &#8220;Last Call,&#8221; Croft warned, &#8220;We are bracing for serious Iranian retaliation.&#8221;
&#8220;You could see a serious escalatory tit-for-tat cycle that leads to a wider war in the region.&#8221;
Croft added that Iran has the potential to repeat its playbook from 2019 when it allegedly attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil import and export. She expressed that Iran only needs to launch attacks on a few oil tankers to push the oil prices higher. 
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Why It Matters: The assassination of a top Iranian general by Israel has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/04/38049998/israel-kills-top-iranian-general-oil-rises-not-great-for-stock-markets-no-inflation-story">led to a spike in oil prices</a> and is negatively affecting stock markets as investors worry about the potential for inflation. This event has heightened concerns of a broader conflict, which could have far-reaching consequences for global markets. The situation is particularly tense as Iran has vowed revenge against Israel, causing Israeli-related stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to suffer due to investor apprehension.
While large tech companies seem to be weathering the storm, the broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38099623/irans-revenge-promise-against-israel-is-taking-down-its-stock-market-but-large-tech-companies-appear">Israeli market is facing downward pressure </a>as the threat of Iranian retaliation looms over the region.
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Analyst Warns Of 'Serious Escalatory Tit-For-Tat Cycle' If Iran Strikes Back, Raising Fears Of 'Wider War' In Middle East

On Wednesday, April 3rd, the U.S. stock markets ended mixed as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq saw gains, tempered by news of the U.S. services sector&#8217;s continued slowdown and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinting at no imminent interest rate cuts.
In economic data, U.S. private businesses added 184,000 jobs in March, surpassing February&#8217;s 155,000 and expectations of 148,000, while the ISM services PMI dropped to 51.4 from February&#8217;s 52.6, missing forecasts of 52.7.
Most key S&amp;P 500 sectors saw increases, with energy materials and communication services leading the way in gains. In contrast, the utilities and consumer staples sectors finished the day with losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.11% to close at 39,127.14. The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.11%, ending the day at 5,211.49, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.23%, finishing the session at 16,277.46.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed the session higher by 0.86% at 39,817.50, rebounding as investors bought back in after an early-week sell-off marked the start of the new financial year.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose by 0.45% to close at 7,817.30. Consumer staples showed minimal movement, whereas industrials, energy, and real estate experienced the largest increases. Financials, mining, and healthcare sectors also saw modest gains.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.36% at 22,514.65, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.29% to 20,664.65.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Ching Ming Festival.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s markets closed for the Ching Ming Festival.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.07%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.04%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.05%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.44%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.12% at $85.33/bbl, and Brent was down 0.12% at $89.24/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was flat at $1.841.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.09% at $2,313.00, Silver rose 0.27% to $27.133, while Copper was up 1.24% at $4.2475.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:30 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.27%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.30%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.44%.
Forex at 06:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.15% to 104.09, USD/JPY was up 0.04% to 151.74, and USD/AUD slipped 0.65% to 1.5133.
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain, Crude Oil Trades Above $85 And Gold Clocks New High At $2,310 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, April 2nd, the U.S. stock markets ended lower as concerns grew over a potential delay in Federal Reserve rate cuts, and Tesla shares fell after reporting a decline in quarterly deliveries for the first time in nearly four years.
Tesla&#8217;s shares fell after announcing its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38051649/tesla-analysts-size-up-ugly-q1-numbers-disaster-train-wreck-horror-show-nightmare-w" rel="noreferrer noopener">first annual delivery drop since 2020</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday, citing the Model 3 update, factory closures from the Red Sea conflict, and an arson attack at its German plant as reasons.
In economic data, U.S. factory orders rose 1.4% to $576.8 billion in February after January&#8217;s 3.8% drop. Job openings slightly increased by 8,000 to 8.756 million in February, aligning with market predictions.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower Tuesday, led by declines in health care, consumer discretionary, and real estate stocks. Utilities and energy sectors were exceptions, closing higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.00% to close at 39,170.24. The S&amp;P 500 was down 0.72%, ending the day at 5,205.81, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.95%, finishing the session at 16,240.45.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed the session lower by 0.98% at 39,476.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic, and Financial Services sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 1.34% and closed at 7,782.50, led by losses in the IT, A-REITs, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.08% at 22,434.65, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.17% to 20,605.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.18% to 3,069.30, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.36%, closing at 3,567.80.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index fell 1.22%, concluding the day at 16,725.10.</li>
<li>Asian stocks dropped Wednesday, hit by a major earthquake in Taiwan and U.S. interest rate uncertainties. Broader market declines also reflected concerns over the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate decisions, with Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 retreating amid regional profit-taking.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.20%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.28%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.27%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.33%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.32% at $85.43/bbl, and Brent was up 0.39% at $89.27/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was up 0.16% to $1.865.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.45% at $2,292.50, Silver rose 1.95% to $26.418, while Copper was up 0.21% at $4.0790.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.10%, S&amp;P 500 futures slipped 0.23%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.32%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index declined 0.01% to 104.81, the USD/JPY rose 0.12% to 151.73, and the USD/AUD rose 0.18% to 1.5369.
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Fed Rate Cut Delay Weighs On Asia Stocks, Europe Markets Rise, Gold Hits $2,290 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, April 1st, the U.S. stock markets ended mixed; the Dow and S&amp;P 500 dipped due to concerns over the timing of Fed rate cuts, spurred by strong manufacturing data raising Treasury yields.
In economic data, February saw the headline annual inflation rate, as tracked by the PCE, increase to 2.5% as forecasted, from January&#8217;s 2.4%, amid higher-than-anticipated personal spending. Monthly inflation eased to 0.3%, but personal spending surged by 0.8% to $145.5 billion, exceeding expectations.
March&#8217;s ISM manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations at 50.3, and U.S. construction spending fell by 0.3% in February.
Most sectors of the S&amp;P 500 saw declines, particularly real estate, healthcare, and utilities, which were among the hardest hit. In contrast, the energy sector experienced gains buoyed by rising crude oil prices.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.60% to close at 39,566.85. The S&amp;P 500 was down 0.20%, ending the day at 5,243.77, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.11%, finishing the session at 16,396.83.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed the session higher by 0.06% at 39,866.50, led by gains in the Machinery, Services, and Transport sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.11% and closed at 7,887.90, led by losses in the Telecoms Services, Healthcare, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed lower by 0.04% at 22,453.30, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.38% to 20,569.75.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.08% to 3,074.96, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.42%, closing at 3,580.68.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index climbed 2.36%, concluding the day at 16,931.52.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.28%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 0.01%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 was up 0.27%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.88% at $85.37/bbl, and Brent was up 1.87% at $89.02/bbl.</li>
<li>Brent crude climbed above $88 a barrel Tuesday, its highest since October, due to heightened threats to oil supplies from Ukrainian strikes on Russian facilities and rising Middle East tensions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.49% to $1.828.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.09% at $2,281.65, Silver rose 2.59% to $25.723, while Copper was up 0.92% at $4.0850.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.39%, S&amp;P 500 futures slipped 0.20%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.25%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index declined by 0.05% to 104.97, the USD/JPY rose by 0.04% to 151.69, and the USD/AUD slid by 0.23% to 1.5373.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Crude Oil Tops $85 And Gold Hits A New Peak At $2,280 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, March 28th, the U.S. stock markets had a mixed finish, with the S&amp;P 500 achieving its best first quarter in five years as investors evaluated economic data and awaited the next inflation update.
In economic data, U.S. GDP growth for the fourth quarter was revised to 3.4% from 3.2%. Weekly jobless claims dropped to 210,000, below the expected 215,000. Consumer sentiment in March improved to 79.4 from an initial estimate of 76.5.
During the quarter, the top performers among the 11 major sectors were communication services, energy, and technology, while real estate was the only sector to experience a decrease.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.12% to close at 39,807.37. The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.11%, ending the day at 5,254.35, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.12%, finishing the session at 16,379.46.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed the session lower by 1.31% at 39,841.00, led by losses in the Rubber, Electrical/Machinery, and Chemical sectors.</li>
<li>Australia Market is Closed for the Easter holiday.&nbsp;</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.92% at 22,326.90, and the Nifty 500 rose 1.17% to 20,492.55.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.61% to 22,462.00, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 1.64%, closing at 3,595.65.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Market is closed for the Easter holiday.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chinese stocks drove gains across Asia on Monday amid global economic optimism, while Japanese stocks dropped due to concerns over potential currency intervention with the yen near critical levels.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone closed for the Easter Holiday
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.26% at $82.96/bbl, and Brent was up 0.32% at $86.72/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 2.21% to $1.724.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.45% at $2,271.25, Silver rose 1.01% to $25.168, while Copper was up 1.19% at $4.0545.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.26%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.37%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.55%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.02% to 104.57, the USD/JPY rose 0.03% to 151.39, and the USD/AUD climbed 0.01% to 1.5341.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Closed, While Gold Hits Fresh Record High - Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

On Wednesday, March 27th, U.S. stock markets closed higher, with the Dow surging and the S&amp;P 500 reaching a record high,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/03/37958211/mercks-11b-bet-pays-as-fda-approves-sotatercept-for-rare-lung-disease" rel="noreferrer noopener">led</a>&nbsp;by Merck (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), while investors awaited inflation data and Fed insights on interest.
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In economic data, U.S. mortgage applications fell 0.7% for the week ending March 22, 2024, while crude oil stocks rose by 3.165 million barrels, defying expectations of a 1.275 million drop.
All 11 major sectors of the S&amp;P showed gains, with the rate-sensitive utilities and real estate sectors leading the charge.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.22% to close at 39,760.08. The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.86%, ending the day at 5,248.49, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.51%, finishing the session at 16,399.52.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed the session lower by 1.57% at 40,151.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Power and Fishery sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.99% and closed at 7,896.90, led by gains in the Gold, Materials and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.92% at 22,326.90, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.83% to 20,255.15.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.59% to 3,010.66, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 0.52%, closing at 3,520.96.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 0.91%, concluding the day at 16,541.42.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.43%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.19%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.56%.</li>
<li>U.K&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.37%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.91% at $82.10/bbl, and Brent was up 0.74% at $86.04/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 1.28% to $1.696.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.67% at $2,227.80, Silver rose 0.15% to $24.793, while Copper was up 0.05% at $4.0012.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:30 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.05%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.06%.
Forex at 06:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.27% to 104.63, the USD/JPY rose 0.06% to 151.41, and the USD/AUD climbed 0.62% to 1.5398.
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