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The fund invests primarily in futures contracts for natural gas that are traded on the NYMEX, ICE Futures Europe and ICE Futures U.S. (together, ICE Futures) or other U.S. and foreign exchanges. The Benchmark Futures Contract is the futures contract on natural gas as traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange that is the near month contract to expire, except when the near month contract is within two weeks of expiration.

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Economic data boosts U.S. markets, S&amp;P 500 nearly flat. Japan&#39;s Nikkei 225 and Australia&#39;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 up, while China&#39;s Shanghai Composite gains.

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US markets closed mixed on 9/16, with S&amp;P 500 up and Nasdaq down due to tech declines. Asian markets mostly up, Eurozone and commodities rising.

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US markets closed higher on Friday, boosted by bets on a potential rate cut. Economic data showed growth in consumer and wholesale prices. Asian markets mostly up, Europe mixed, commodities and US futures positive. US dollar weakens on rate cut expectations.

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On Tuesday, September 17th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with stocks ending nearly flat after reaching record highs. Strong economic data alleviated slowdown concerns as investors awaited the Federal Reserve&#8217;s first anticipated rate cut in over four years, addressing potential economic weakness amid mixed job market signals.
According to economic data, U.S. retail sales rose 0.1% in August, beating expectations of a decline of 0.2%. The NAHB Housing Market Index increased to 41 in September, while business inventories grew 0.4% in July, exceeding the expected 0.3% rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose on Tuesday, led by consumer discretionary, energy, and industrials, while healthcare and consumer staples closed lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.04% and closed at 41,606.18. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.03% at 5,634.58, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.20%, finishing the session at 17,628.06.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session higher by 0.37% at 36,338.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.01% at 8,142.10, led by gains in the Utilities, Energy, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.23% at 25,360.75, and the Nifty 500 was down by 0.38% at 23,875.75.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite closed higher by 0.49% at 2,717.28, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 0.37% and ended the day at 3,171.01.  </li>
<li>Hong Kong markets were closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.35%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX was lower by 0.10%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.37%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.58%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.56% at $68.87/bbl, and Brent was down 1.52% at $72.56/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell after two days of gains as U.S. crude and fuel inventories rose, offsetting Middle East tensions and the potential impacts of a U.S. interest rate cut.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was down 0.43% at $2.314.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.14% at $2,595.75, Silver fell 0.26% to $30.898, and Copper rose 0.59% to $4.2980.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.12%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.10%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.11%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.14% to 100.75, the USD/JPY was down 0.49% to 141.72, and the USD/AUD declined 0.36% to 1.4746.</li>
<li>The dollar gave up some of its overnight gains, especially against the yen, as traders reconsidered the chances of a big Federal Reserve rate cut. Strong U.S. retail sales data reduced the need for aggressive easing, while bond yields increased slightly.</li>
</ul>
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On Monday, September 16, U.S. markets closed mixed as the S&amp;P 500 edged higher while the Nasdaq fell, weighed by declines in technology stocks.
Apple dropped on lower-than-expected iPhone 16 demand, impacting chipmakers Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron, pushing the semiconductor index down.
In economic data, The NY Empire State Manufacturing Index jumped to 11.5 in September, the highest since April 2022, exceeding August&#8217;s -4.7 and forecasts of -3.9.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by communication, financials, energy, and materials, while information technology and consumer discretionary stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.55% and closed at 41,622.08. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.13% at 5,633.09, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.52%, finishing the session at 17,592.13.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed the session lower by 1.03% at 36,204.50, led by losses in the Gas &amp; Water, Services, and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 ended the day higher by 0.24% at 8,140.90, led by gains in the IT, A-REITs and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.12% at 25,414.65, and the Nifty 500 was down by 0.01% at 23,968.25.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 1.37% at 17,660.02.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.86%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.81%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.79%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.77%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.42% at $68.72/bbl, and Brent was down 0.51% at $72.39/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady after rising over $1 in the previous session. Traders balanced concerns over U.S. production disruptions from Hurricane Francine, falling U.S. crude stockpiles, and weaker demand in China. Focus also turned to the U.S. Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy meeting, with expectations of a rate cut potentially boosting oil demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas was flat at $2.2371.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.29% at $2,601.15, Silver fell 0.34% to $31.030, and Copper rose 0.16% to $4.2805.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.23%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.33%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.54%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.13% to 100.63, USD/JPY was up 0.03% at 140.64, and USD/AUD declined 0.16% to 1.4787.
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On Friday, September 13th, U.S. markets closed higher as rising bets on a potential 50-basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve boosted optimism. Small-cap stocks, particularly sensitive to rate changes, outperformed as hopes for a larger cut increased.
Economic data released indicated that consumer prices grew by 2.5% year over year, while wholesale prices rose 0.2% month over month in August.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by communication services, utilities, and industrial stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.72% and closed at 41,393.78. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.54% at 5,626.00, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.65%, finishing the session at 17,683.98.
Asian Markets Today
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<li>Japan markets closed for Respect for the Aged Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Monday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.27%, ending the session at 8,121.60, led by gains in the Telecoms Services, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.11%, closing at 25,383.75, while the Nifty 500 closed higher by 0.17%, at 23,968.20.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.31% at 17,422.12.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.02%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.06%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.11%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.40% at $68.02/bbl, and Brent was up 0.28% at $71.81/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose amid expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut. Gains were capped by concerns over weak Chinese economic data and lingering demand worries despite supply disruptions from Hurricane Francine.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.48% to $2.294.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.04% at $2,612.00, Silver gained 0.70% to $31.297, and Copper slid 0.11% to $4.2310.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.16%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.03%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.13%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.41% to 100.70, the USD/JPY was down 0.42% to 140.22, and the USD/AUD declined 0.49% to 1.4840.</li>
<li>The dollar weakened as expectations grew for an oversized rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The yen surged to its highest level in over a year, while Treasury yields fell in anticipation of a potential 50-basis-point cut. The Bank of England and the Bank of Canada are also in focus.</li>
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On Thursday, Sept. 12, U.S. markets closed higher as expectations grew for a Federal Reserve rate cut, driven by inflation data signaling a likely 25-basis point reduction. Strong tech stock performance lifted the Nasdaq, while Moderna&#8217;s weak revenue forecast led the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s losses. The European Central Bank also announced a rate cut.
According to economic data, U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% in August, exceeding market expectations, while initial jobless claims increased by 2,000 to 230,000 for the week ending Sept. 7.
All 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by the gain in communication services. Energy and consumer discretionary stocks also posted significant gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.58% and closed at 41,096.77. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.75% at 5,595.76, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.00%, finishing the session at 17,569.68.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.78% at 36,568.00, led by losses in the Marine Transport, Food and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.30%, ending the session at 8,099.90, led by gains in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.10% at 25,363.55and Nifty 500 was higher by 0.17% at 23,948.05.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.48%, ending the session at 2,704.09, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.42%, closing at 3,159.25.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.75% at 17,369.09.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.30%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.49%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.34%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.12%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.13% at $69.75/bbl, and Brent was up 0.99% at $72.66/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rallied on Friday, driven by output disruptions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico due to Hurricane Francine. A weaker U.S. dollar and supply issues also supported the gains.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 1.02% to $2.381.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.75% at $2,599.90, Silver gained 1.29% to $30.495, and Copper gained 0.56% to $4.2185.</li>
<li>Gold hit a record high, driven by shifting expectations for a larger Federal Reserve rate cut.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.14%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.19%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.08%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.41% to 100.95, USD/JPY was down 0.98% at 140.40, and USD/AUD declined 0.07% to 1.4863.</li>
<li>The dollar dropped to its lowest level this year against the yen amid rising expectations for a larger Federal Reserve rate cut. The dollar index also fell to a one-week low as hawkish comments from Bank of Japan officials supported the yen.</li>
</ul>
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On Wednesday, September 11, U.S. markets closed higher, led by strong gains in the technology sector. Nvidia soared on reports of potential chip exports to Saudi Arabia, helping offset investor disappointment over inflation data. Political developments from the U.S. presidential debate also shaped market sentiment.
The Labor Department reported a 0.2% increase in the consumer price index for August, matching July&#8217;s rise. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, climbed 0.3%, exceeding economists&#8217; forecast of a 0.2% increase.
Six of the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 11 sectors gained, led by communication services, information technology, and consumer discretionary. However, energy and consumer staples stocks declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.31% and closed at 40,861.71. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 1.07% at 5,554.13, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.17%, finishing the session at 17,395.53.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 3.55% at 36,855.50, led by gains in the Construction, Power, and Marine Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 1.10%, ending the session at 8,075.70, led by gains in the IT, Energy, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.77% at 25,350.90, and the Nifty 500 was higher by 1.51% at 23,886.85.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.17%, ending the session at 2,717.12, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.43%, closing at 3,172.47.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.77% at 17,240.39.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 1.38%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 1.28%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.93%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.85%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.93% at $68.61/bbl, and Brent was up 1.80% at $71.88/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose, extending gains as Hurricane Francine disrupted U.S. Gulf production, with nearly 39% of oil and half of natural gas output offline.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.97% to $2.248.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.18% at $2,547.00, Silver gained 0.70% to $29.125, and Copper gained 1.88% to $4.22.05.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.14%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.13%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.05% to 101.74, the USD/JPY rose 0.23% to 142.69, and the USD/AUD gained 0.03% to 1.4988.
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On Tuesday, September 10th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining while the Dow dipped. Concerns over slowing economic growth, declining bank stocks, and tumbling energy shares weighed on the market. Bank stocks fell following warnings from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Ally Financial, overshadowing news of eased capital requirements for large banks.
According to economic data, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped to 91.2 in August, its lowest in three months, down from 93.7 in July.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by real estate, tech, and consumer discretionary stocks, while energy and financials declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.23% and closed at 40,736.96. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 0.45% at 5,495.52, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.84%, finishing the session at 17,025.88.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.63% at 35,591.50, led by losses in the Textile, Power and Shipbuilding sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.30%, ending the session at 7,987.90, led by losses in the Financials, Energy, and IT sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.43% at 24,933.10, and the Nifty 500 was lower by 0.36% at 23,559.30.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.82%, ending the session at 2,721.80, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.30%, closing at 3,186.13.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 0.73% at 17,108.71.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.28%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.03%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.10%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.14%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.42% at $67.36/bbl, and Brent was up 2.18% at $70.70/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses due to a drop in U.S. crude inventories and concerns over Hurricane Francine disrupting U.S. output.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.22% to $2.237.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.38% at $2,552.65, Silver gained 1.81% to $29.133, and Copper gained 1.09% to $4.1425.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.46%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.35%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.37%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.24% to 101.39, the USD/JPY was down 0.73% to 141.39, and the USD/AUD fell 0.12% to 1.5013.</li>
<li>The dollar fell to its lowest against the yen in 2023 as Kamala Harris gained ground in the U.S. presidential race, the Bank of Japan signaled continued rate hikes, and investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report, driving demand for safe-haven currencies.</li>
</ul>
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On Monday, September 9th, U.S. markets closed higher after investors sought bargains after the previous week&#8217;s sell-off. Optimism returned after an overreaction to weak economic data, with investors awaiting key inflation reports and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming interest rate decision.
In economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories rose by 0.2% month-over-month in July, reaching $903.5 billion, slightly below the initial estimate of a 0.3% increase. This follows a revised flat reading for the previous month.
All eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors finished the day in positive territory, with consumer discretionary leading the gains, followed closely by industrials and information technology.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.20% and closed at 40,829.59. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 1.16% at 5,471.05, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.16%, finishing the session at 16,884.60.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.06% at 36,182.50, led by gains in the Transport, Retail and Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.30%, ending the session at 8,011.90, led by gains in the Energy, Telecoms Services, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.46% at 25,050.45, and the Nifty 500 was higher by 0.64% at 23,652.20.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.28%, ending the session at 2,744.19, and the Shenzhen CSI rose 0.09%, closing at 3,195.76.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session higher by 0.22% at 17,234.09.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.16%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.04%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.43%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.44%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.21% at $67.89/bbl, and Brent was down 1.11% at $71.05/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.51% to $2.159.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.03% at $2,533.50, Silver gained 0.29% to $28.735, and Copper fell 0.54% to $4.1225.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.13%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures declined 0.33%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.04% to 101.59, the USD/JPY rose 0.04% to 143.22, and the USD/AUD fell 0.15% to 1.4991.
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On Friday, September 6th, U.S. markets closed lower after a jobs report revealed a labor market slowdown, causing uncertainty about the Federal Reserve&#8217;s next steps on interest rates. All major indexes dropped, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow seeing their biggest weekly declines since March 2023 and the Nasdaq since January 2022.
In August, the U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs, falling short of the expected 160,000 and following a revised increase of 89,000 in July. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% from 4.3%, while average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% to $35.21, compared to a 0.2% gain in July.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, with communication services, IT, and consumer discretionary, leading the losses, while real estate stocks closed slightly higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.01% and closed at 40,345.41. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 1.75% at 5,408.42, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.55%, finishing the session at 16,690.83.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.72% at 36,159.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Machinery, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.32%, ending the session at 7,988.10, led by losses in the Gold, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.37% at 24,943.50, and the Nifty 500 was higher by 0.11% at 23,504.05.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 1.06%, ending the session at 2,736.49, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 1.19%, closing at 3,192.95.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 1.42% at 17,196.96.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index gained 0.95%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.82%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was up 0.79%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.69%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.06% at $68.39/bbl, and Brent was up 0.99% at $71.76/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil futures rose on Monday as a potential hurricane near the U.S. Gulf Coast sparked concerns over supply disruptions, helping prices recover from last week&#8217;s losses. Analysts attribute the rebound to weather risks but note ongoing concerns about demand and OPEC+ actions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.56% to $2.194.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.02% at $2,525.10, Silver gained 1.06% to $28.480, and Copper rose 1.87% to $4.1500.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.57%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.70%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.93%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.35% to 101.54, the USD/JPY rose 0.83% to 143.46, and the USD/AUD gained 0.09% to 1.5014.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Advance; Crude Oil Spikes On Hurricane Risks, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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On Thursday, September 5, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow finishing lower after a brief lift from economic reports, while the Nasdaq ended slightly higher. Investors stayed cautious ahead of key jobs data, which could shape upcoming Federal Reserve rate decisions. Positive reports helped ease concerns over labor market weakness.
In economic data, U.S. private businesses added 99,000 jobs in August, below market expectations of 145,000. Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000 for the week ending August 31, slightly better than the 230,000 estimate.
Eight of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, with healthcare and industrials leading the losses. The consumer discretionary sector led the gainers, partly boosted by Tesla&#8217;s performance.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.54% and closed at 40,755.75. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.30% at 5,503.41, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.25%, finishing the session at 17,127.66.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 0.62% at 36,422.50, led by losses in the Precision Instruments, Mining and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.39%, ending the session at 8,013.40, led by gains in the Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 1.17%, closing at 24,852.15, while the Nifty 500 closed lower by 1.20% at 23,477.70.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.81%, ending the session at 2,765.81, and the Shenzhen CSI fell 0.81%, closing at 3,231.35.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session flat at 17,444.30.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.42%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.56%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.23%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.39%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.48% at $69.50/bbl, and Brent was up 0.52% at $73.08/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady as investors awaited U.S. jobs data, though both Brent and WTI were headed for weekly losses. Concerns over U.S. and Chinese demand, along with delayed OPEC+ output increases, kept prices under pressure.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.24% to $2.284.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.24% at $2,549.50, Silver gained 0.32% to $29.192, and Copper rose 0.17% to $4.1445.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.32%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.63%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 1.12%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.14% to 100.97, the USD/JPY was down 0.37% to 142.91, and the USD/AUD gained 0.03% to 1.4839.</li>
<li>Global shares hovered near three-week lows, oil faced its worst week since 2023, and the dollar weakened as investors awaited U.S. jobs data. European and Asian markets fell, while Treasury yields declined. Analysts expect the payroll report to influence upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets In Red; Crude Stays Below $70, While Dollar Weakens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

USA Gasoline Inventories A Build Of 0.848M	Vs A Draw Of 0.800M Est.; Draw Of 2.203M Prior

EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks A Draw Of 0.371M Vs A Build Of 0.710M Est.; Build Of 0.275M Prior

USA Natural Gas Storage 13B Vs 26B Est.; 35B Prior

On Wednesday, September 4th, the U.S. closed mixed as labor market data and Fed comments suggested a potential rate cut. Job openings in July dropped to a 3.5-year low, signaling a cooling labor market that could bolster the Fed&#8217;s case for a rate cut at its upcoming meeting. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq slipped, while the Dow posted a modest gain.
Economic data revealed the U.S. trade deficit expanded to $78.8 billion in July, the largest since June 2022, rising from $73 billion in June. Meanwhile, job openings fell to 7.673 million in July, down from a revised 7.91 million in June, according to the latest JOLTs report.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by losses in energy, tech, and materials, while utilities and consumer staples outperformed and closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.09% and closed at 40,974.97. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 0.16% at 5,520.07, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.30%, finishing the session at 17,084.30.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 1.07% at 36,649.00, led by losses in the Precision Instruments, Mining and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.40%, ending the session at 7,982.40, led by gains in the IT, A-REITs, and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.21%, closing at 25,145.10, while the Nifty 500 closed higher by 0.06% at 23,762.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.14%, ending the session at 2,788.31, and the Shenzhen CSI rose 0.17%, closing at 3,257.76.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 0.07% at 17,444.30.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.14%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.56%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.01%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.23% at $69.36/bbl, and Brent was up 0.40% at $73.00 bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged higher, rebounding from multi-month lows due to a potential OPEC+ delay in output increases and a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories. However, gains were limited by ongoing concerns about demand, particularly in China.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.05% to $2.146.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.83% at $2,547.15, Silver gained 1.85% to $29.085, and Copper rose 0.56% to $4.1018.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.07%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.10%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.16% to 101.19, the USD/JPY was down 0.14% to 144.51, and the USD/AUD gained 0.02% to 1.4873.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Oil Stays Below $70, Dollar Retreats - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, September 3rd, U.S. stocks closed sharply lower, marking a rough start to September, a historically weak month for markets. The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow logged their steepest losses since early August, led by sharp declines in the tech, energy, and materials sectors.
Weaker-than-expected manufacturing data and uncertainty over potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts dampened investor sentiment, with Nvidia plummeting nearly 10%, leading to a broader market decline.
Economic data showed S&amp;P Global manufacturing PMI for August was revised lower to 47.9, while the ISM PMI rose to 47.2, missing the 47.5 estimate.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, with energy, tech, and communication services posting the biggest losses, while real estate and consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.51% and closed at 40,936.93. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day lower by 2.12% at 5,528.93, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.26%, finishing the session at 17,136.30.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed lower by 4.35% at 37,044.50, led by losses in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Transportation Equipment, and Marine Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Japan&#8217;s Nikkei saw a significant drop, its largest decline in weeks, due to concerns about the U.S. economy, a stronger yen, and Nvidia&#8217;s sharp fall. Major Japanese chip stocks, such as Tokyo Electron, also faced losses, highlighting the global ripple effect of U.S. market trends and economic indicators.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 1.88%, ending the session at 7,950.50, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.32%, closing at 25,198.70, and the Nifty 500 closed lower by 0.17% at 23,748.90.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.67%, ending the session at 2,784.28, and the Shenzhen CSI slid 0.65%, closing at 3,252.16.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 1.10% at 17,457.34.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 1.16%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.77%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.92%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.67%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil&#8217;s WTI was trading lower by 0.53% at $69.98/bbl, and Brent was down 0.42% at $73.46/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.36% to $2.195.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.34% at $2,514.65, Silver fell 0.06% to $28.332, and Copper fell 0.54% to $4.0693.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.19%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.31%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.50%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.15% to 101.67, the USD/JPY was down 0.33% to 144.99, and the USD/AUD declined 0.01% to 1.4899.

Japan Leads Asia Markets Decline, Europe Slides; Crude Oil Falls below $70 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, August 30th, U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow reaching a second consecutive all-time high. Strong consumer spending and moderate inflation fueled hopes for a modest Fed rate cut in September, signaling a potential soft landing for the economy.
Economic data showed that July&#8217;s U.S. personal income rose by 0.3% to $24.015 trillion, with spending up 0.5%. The core PCE price index increased by 0.2%, matching estimates, while the University of Michigan&#8217;s August consumer sentiment was slightly revised to 67.9.
All 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher on Friday, with consumer discretionary leading the gains, followed by industrials and information technology.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.55% and closed at 41,563.08. The S&amp;P 500 ended the day higher by 1.01% at 5,648.40, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.13%, finishing the session at 17,713.62.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.14% at 38,728.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Financial Services and Insurance sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.08%, ending the session at 8,103.20, led by losses in the Consumer Staples, Metals &amp; Mining, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.04%, closing at 25,268.90, and the Nifty 500 closed higher by 0.08% at 23,779.00.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.29%, ending the session at 2,802.98, while the Shenzhen CSI gained 0.26%, closing at 3,273.43.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng ended the session lower by 0.23% at 17,651.49.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index declined 0.48%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.40%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC was down 0.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded lower by 0.57%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.62% at $72.33/bbl, and Brent was down 2.35% at $75.72 bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell due to concerns over weak economic growth in China, despite some support from halted Libyan oil production and upcoming OPEC+ output increases.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 3.39% to $2.199.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.05% at $2,528.95, Silver fell 1.79% to $28.622, and Copper fell 3.31% to $4.070.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.51%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.54%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slid 0.75%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.15% to 101.80, the USD/JPY was down 0.64% to 145.95, and the USD/AUD gained 0.85% to 1.4853.</li>
<li>The dollar is near a two-week high as investors await key U.S. economic data that could impact the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate decision, while the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan signaled potential rate hikes.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slides; Dollar Near 2-Week High And Gold Steady Above $2,500 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Monday, September 16.

Financial Markets Report For Monday, Sept 16

Oil prices firmed yesterday with shorts likely covering ahead of this week's FOMC meeting. European gas prices came under further pressure as milder weather spread across the region.

The Commodities Feed: European Gas Sell-Off

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U.S. reportedly to seek 6M barrels for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Tuesday, September 17.

Financial Markets Report For Tuesday, Sept 17

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Israel's ability to detonate thousands of pagers targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon is like something out of a spy novel but also alerts us to the next level of risk potential to the global oil supply.

The Energy Report: Next Level - Wednesday, September 18

Crude oil little changed after Fed rate cut, U.S. storage report

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Wednesday, September 18.

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