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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Gain While Crude Oil and Gold Fall Below Key Levels - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On May 1st, U.S. stock markets closed mixed after Fed held rates steady and hinted at possible cut. Private employers added 192K jobs in April.

Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Oil Drops Below $80 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

US stock markets close lower on economic reports and Fed meeting. Asian markets decline, Europe closed for Labor Day. Commodities and US futures down.

Major Asia And Europe Markets Closed For Labor Day; Dollar gains, Gold Drops To $2,300 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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On Thursday, May 2, the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;stock markets closed higher as investors evaluated the Federal Reserve&#8217;s dovish rate guidance and mixed earnings. All three indexes closed higher.
According to economic data, the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;trade deficit narrowed to $69.4 billion in March from $69.5 billion in February. Initial jobless claims remained steady at 208,000 for the week ending April 27, against an expected 212,000.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed higher, with consumer discretionary, real estate&nbsp;and&nbsp;tech stocks leading. However, materials and healthcare stocks declined.
The Nasdaq rose due to a strong performance from semiconductor stocks after Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) reported quarterly sales and profits that surpassed analyst expectations.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.85% to close at 38,225.66. The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.91%, ending the day at 5,064.20, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.51%, finishing the session at 15,840.96.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan&#8217;s Market closed for the Constitution Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Friday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 index closed higher by 0.55% at 7,629.00, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, A-REITs, and&nbsp;IT&nbsp;sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.81% at 22,464.95, and Nifty 500 was trading lower by 0.64% at 20,949.05.</li>
<li>China Market is closed for the Labor Day holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 1.48%, concluding the day at 18,475.92.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.59%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.42%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.61%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s&nbsp;FTSE 100 traded higher&nbsp;by&nbsp;0.41%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.08% at $78.89/bbl, and Brent was down 0.05% at $83.63 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slid 0.29% to $2.027.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.02% at $2,310.10, Silver slid 0.11% to $26.802, while Copper was up 1.32% at $4.5438.</li>
</ul>
US&nbsp;Futures at 05:45 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.72%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.30%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.57%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index declined 0.14% to 105.16, the USD/JPY was down 0.37% to 153.06, and the USD/AUD fell 0.27% to 1.5192.
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On Wednesday, May 1st, the U.S. stock markets closed mixed after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and hinted at a possible future rate cut, though&nbsp;it noted that inflation improvements are uncertain.
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According to economic data, U.S. private employers added 192,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations but lower than March&#8217;s 208,000. The ISM manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.2, indicating a contraction.&nbsp;
Mortgage applications declined by 2.3%, and job openings decreased to 8.488 million. In contrast, crude oil inventories experienced a significant increase, rising by over 7 million barrels.
Among the 11 key sectors of the S&amp;P 500, energy stocks experienced the&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;percentage drop, whereas utilities saw the highest gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.23% to close at 37,903.29. The S&amp;P 500 was down 0.34%, ending the day at 5,018.39, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.33%, finishing the session at 15,605.48.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed lower by 0.10% at 38,210.50, led by losses in the Marine Transport, Glass and Steel sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 index closed higher by 0.23% at 7,587.00, led by gains in the Gold, IT and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.16% at 22,640.45, and Nifty 500 was trading higher by 0.40% at 21,082.20.</li>
<li>China Market is closed for the Labor Day holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 2.50%, concluding the day at 18,207.13.</li>
<li>Hong Kong shares of major Chinese electric vehicle makers, including Nio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), surged on Thursday after&nbsp;strong&nbsp;April delivery numbers.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.56%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.04%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 0.91%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher&nbsp;by&nbsp;0.29%.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.87% at $79.69/bbl, and Brent was up 0.96% at $84.24 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 2.11% to $1.973.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.01% at $2,310.80, Silver slid 0.45% to $26.628, while Copper was down 0.36% at $4.5297.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:45 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.34%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.57%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.80%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.03% to 105.79 USD/JPY, which was up 0.51% at 155.26, and the USD/AUD fell 0.12% to 1.5313.
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On Tuesday, April 30th, the U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower, influenced by economic reports indicating increasing labor costs and falling consumer confidence, coinciding with a critical Federal Reserve meeting to determine interest rate policies.
The Labor Department reported a 1.2% increase in the employment cost index for Q1, surpassing the expected 1%. Additionally, the S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 7.3% year-over-year in February.
Every sector of the S&amp;P 500 ended in the red, with energy, information technology, and consumer discretionary stocks suffering the largest declines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.49% to close at 37,815.92. The S&amp;P 500 was down 1.57%, ending the day at 5,035.69, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 2.04%, finishing the session at 15,657.82.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed lower by 0.34% at 38,250.50, led by losses in the Precision Instruments, Automobiles &amp; Parts, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the&nbsp;S&amp;P/ASX 200 index closed the session&nbsp;down&nbsp;by 1.23% at 7,569.90, led by losses in the Gold, Resources and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India Market closed for Maharashtra Day.</li>
<li>China market closed for Labor Day.</li>
<li>Hong Kong market closed for Labor Day.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 market closed for Labor Day.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX market closed for Labor Day.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC market closed for Labor Day.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.12%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.84% at $80.42/bbl, and Brent was down 1.70% at $84.86 bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell more than 1%, extending losses for a third session due to optimism about a potential Middle East ceasefire and rising U.S. crude inventories and production.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 2.91% to $1.933.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.11% at $2,300.75, Silver rose 0.26% to $26.727, while Copper was down 0.65% at $4.5347.</li>
<li>Gold prices dropped in Asian trading on Wednesday, continuing their fall as expectations of hawkish Federal Reserve signals and reduced safe-haven demand due to easing geopolitical tensions influenced the market.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:45 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.29%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.50%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.85%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.08% to 106.30, the USD/JPY was up 0.07% to 157.92, and the USD/AUD fell 0.11% to 1.5434.
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On Monday, April 29th, the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;stock markets closed higher,&nbsp;led by&nbsp;significant gains in Tesla and Apple. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decisions.
Tesla&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares surged 15.3% after&nbsp;making&nbsp;headway in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38485399/tesla-skyrockets-about-10-in-premarket-whats-fueling-the-dramatic-rally" rel="noreferrer noopener">securing regulatory approval for its driver-assistance program in China</a>, its second-largest market.
In terms of&nbsp;economic indicators, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing index experienced a minor decline to -14.5 in April, down from -14.4 in March.
Nine of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors finished higher, driven by gains in consumer discretionary, utilities, real estate, materials, and industrials, while Communication services and financials lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.38% to close at 38,386.09. The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.32%, ending the day at 5,116.17, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.35%, finishing the session at 15,983.08.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed higher by 1.17% at 38,379.50, led by gains in the Electrical/Machinery, Gas &amp; Water, and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>Japanese industrial production exceeded expectations in March, recovering after two months of declines. However, weaker-than-expected retail sales suggest continued soft consumer spending, which could lead to lower inflation shortly.</li>
<li>In Australia, the&nbsp;S&amp;P/ASX 200 index closed the session&nbsp;up&nbsp;by 0.35% at 7,664.10, led by gains in the A-REITs, Consumer Discretionary, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.28% at 22,577.00, and Nifty 500 was trading lower by 0.07% at 20,977.65.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.26% to end the session at 3,104.82, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.54%, closing at 3,604.39.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 0.09%, concluding the day at 17,763.03.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.44%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slid 0.19%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s&nbsp;FTSE 100 traded higher&nbsp;by&nbsp;0.42%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.23% at $82.83/bbl, and Brent was up 0.28% at $87.44 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 2.22% to $2.075.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 1.26% at $2,328.25, Silver slipped 2.60% to $26.940, while Copper was down 1.00% at $4.6297.</li>
<li>Gold prices dropped due to increased expectations of sustained high&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;interest rates and diminished safe-haven demand, spurred by renewed ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.</li>
</ul>
US&nbsp;Futures at 06:00 AM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.04%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.16%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.17%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.16% to 105.74, the USD/JPY rose 0.36% to 156.90, and the USD/AUD rose 0.53% to 1.5309.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Gold Retreats - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, April 26th, the U.S. stock markets closed higher, supported by strong earnings from tech leaders and mild inflation data.
The market reacted positively to Alphabet&#8217;s first dividend and a $70 billion buyback,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38445001/alphabet-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-70b-buyback-first-ever-dividend-ai-leadership-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">driving its shares up 10% and lifting</a>&nbsp;its valuation above $2 trillion.
Related:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38467488/alphabets-blockbuster-results-highlight-its-transition-from-ai-laggard-to-going-on-" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alphabet&#8217;s Blockbuster Results Highlight Its Transition From AI Laggard To Going &#8216;On The Offensive&#8217;: 11 Analysts Revise Forecasts After Q1 Results</a>
Economic data showed the Federal Reserve&#8217;s key inflation gauge, the PCE price index, climbed to 2.7% in March from 2.5% in February, surpassing forecasts of 2.6%.
Six of the eleven main S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher, led by communication services, technology, consumer discretionary, and materials.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.40% to close at 38,239.66. The S&amp;P 500 was up 1.02%, ending the day at 5,099.96, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.03%, finishing the session at 15,927.90.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed higher by 0.81% at 37,934.76, led by gains in the Electrical/Machinery, Gas &amp; Water, and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the&nbsp;S&amp;P/ASX 200 index closed the session up by 0.81% at 7,637.40, led by gains in the IT, A-REITs, and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.00% at 22,643.40, and Nifty 500 was trading higher by 0.73% at 20,992.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.79% to end the session at 3,113.04, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.11%, closing at 3,623.91.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 0.54%, concluding the day at 17,746.91.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.14%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.06%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.08%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.55%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.23 % at $83.66/bbl, and Brent was down 0.31% at $87.93 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.72% to $1.956.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.21% at $2,352.00, Silver gained 0.54% to $27.685, while Copper was up 0.78% at $4.6105.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:45 AM ET&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.13%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.21%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.24% to 105.68, USD/JPY was down 1.61% to 155.80, and USD/AUD declined 0.55% to 1.5235.</li>
<li>The yen surged against the dollar on Monday, as traders attributed the rise to Japanese authorities intervening to support the currency, which had been at its lowest in over thirty years.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Up, Europe Mixed, While Yen Surges Against Dollar - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, April 25th, the U.S. stock markets closed lower, impacted by surprising data indicating sluggish U.S. economic expansion and ongoing inflation. This downturn&nbsp;was exacerbated&nbsp;by a broad sell-off in major stocks following&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38430266/meta-platforms-stock-is-tumbling-thursday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">underwhelming earnings from Meta Platforms</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
Related:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38441148/metas-q1-earnings-analysts-say-support-its-ai-strategy-use-meta-as-a-source-of-fund" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meta&#8217;s Q1 Earnings: Most Analysts Support AI Strategy, While One Says &#8216;Use Meta As A Source Of Funds,&#8217; Questions Its Long-Term Value</a>
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, slowing from 3.4% in the previous quarter and falling short of the expected 2.5% growth.&nbsp;
The core personal consumption expenditures price index rose 3.7% annually, up from 2% in the previous quarter.
Communications stocks, notably affected by Meta, led&nbsp;losses in&nbsp;the S&amp;P 500, with healthcare, real estate, financials, consumer staples, and consumer discretionary sectors also falling.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.98% to close at 38,085.80. The S&amp;P 500 was down 0.46%, ending the day at 5,048.42, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.64%, finishing the session at 15,611.76.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed higher by 0.84% at 37,943.50, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Transportation Equipment, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>In Australia, the&nbsp;S&amp;P/ASX 200 index closed the session lower by 1.39% at 7,575.90, led by losses in the Industrials, A-REITs, and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.67% to close at 22,419.95, and the Nifty 500 slipped 0.14%, closing at 20,839.35.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.17% to end the session at 3,088.64, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.53%, closing at 3,584.27.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 2.12%, concluding the day at 17,651.15.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.69%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.72%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC climbed 0.27%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher&nbsp;by&nbsp;0.41%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.44% at $83.92/bbl, and Brent was up 0.43% at $89.39 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.21% to $1.962.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.73% at $2,359.60, Silver gained 1.18% to $27.675, while Copper was up 1.41% at $4.5815.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:15 AM ET&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dow futures were up 0.12%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.65%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.92%.
Forex at 06:15 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.05% to 105.65, USD/JPY was up 0.73% to 156.79, and USD/AUD slipped 0.23% to 1.5305.
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Crude And Gold Trade Higher; Major Asia Indexes And Europe Rise - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, April 24, the U.S. stock markets closed mixed&nbsp;as&nbsp;the S&amp;P 500&nbsp;closed&nbsp;higher, influenced by rising Treasury yields following a $70 billion auction and positive tech earnings.&nbsp;
The Dow fell, but the Nasdaq rose, with consumer staples and real estate sectors leading gains.
According to economic data, U.S. mortgage applications dropped 2.7% in the week ending April 19. Meanwhile, orders for durable goods increased by 2.6% in March, and crude oil inventories unexpectedly fell by 6.368 million barrels, defying expectations of a gain.
Seven of the eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors saw advances, with the leading performances in consumer staples, utilities, consumer discretionary, and real estate stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.11% to close at 38,460.92. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.02%, ending the day at 5,071.63, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.10%, finishing the session at 15,712.75.
Asian Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index closed down 2.16% at 37,628.48. Investors eyed the critical Bank of Japan monetary policy decision on Friday amidst a weakening yen and surging oil prices.</li>
<li>Australia markets closed for ANZAC Day.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed higher by 0.75% at 22,570.35, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.66%, closing at 20,867.90.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.27% to end the session at 3,052.90, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.25%, closing at 3,530.28.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index gained 0.48%, concluding the day at 17,284.54.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.51%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.53%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slipped 0.61%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.64%.</li>
<li>European stocks dipped as traders reacted to mixed earnings from major companies, while the UK&#8217;s FTSE 100 gained, boosted by&nbsp;Anglo American&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38423994/worlds-largest-miner-bhp-bids-to-takeover-anglo-american-as-hunt-for-resources-intensify" rel="noreferrer noopener">surging after a buyout offer from BHP Group</a>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>).</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.04 % at $82.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.01% at $88.03 bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.40% to $1.197.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.01% at $2,338.05, Silver gained 0.20% to $27.398, while Copper was up 1.44% at $4.5215.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 06:00 AM ET&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dow futures were down 0.37%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.53%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 0.82%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.24% to 105.60, USD/JPY was up 0.19% to 155.62, and USD/AUD slipped 0.46% to 1.5319.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Dips; Copper Prices Rise On BHP's Buyout Offer To Anglo American - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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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Asia And Europe Markets Rise, US Dollar Rebounds - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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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Asia Ex-China and Europe Markets Gain, Gold Retreats To $2,310 Amid Diminished Geopolitical Tensions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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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Asia Ex-China And Europe Markets Rise; Gold Falls And Dollar Gains Amid Easing Middle East Conflict Fears - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Thanks to robust demand from artificial intelligence firms,&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) exceeded first-quarter financial expectations.
The company&#8217;s revenue surged 16.5% to $18.87 billion, surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $18.40 billion, while net income increased by 8.9%&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38307408/strong-ai-chip-demand-propels-key-apple-nvidia-supplier-past-q1-expectations" rel="noreferrer noopener">to $6.97 billion</a>. The stock price declined after the Q1 print.
Advanced technologies, particularly those beyond the 7-nanometer process, contributed 65% of TSMC&#8217;s total revenue.&nbsp;
Notably,&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), TSMC&#8217;s largest client, has reportedly reserved the majority of TSMC&#8217;s initial 2-nanometer production capacity for developing advanced processors, which made up 25% of TSMC&#8217;s annual revenue in 2023.&nbsp;
Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also stands out as a critical customer, accounting for approximately 11% of TSMC&#8217;s revenue.
CFO Wendell Huang forecasted a robust second quarter for 2024, highlighting the anticipated support from solid demand for their cutting-edge 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer technologies despite the seasonal fluctuations in smartphone demand.
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CEO C.C. Wei projected a &#8220;healthy&#8221; growth year for 2024, driven by TSMC&#8217;s technological leadership and expanded customer base. He emphasized the overwhelming demand for energy-efficient computing power from AI innovators collaborating with TSMC, expecting server AI processors&#8217; revenue contribution to more than double within the year, CNBC&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/18/tsmc-q1-2024-earnings-on-strong-ai-chip-demand.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a>&nbsp;from TSMC&#8217;s earnings call.
TSMC&#8217;s second-quarter revenue will likely range between $19.6 billion and $20.4 billion, versus the analyst consensus of $19.3 billion. Due to the AI frenzy, the company expects sales growth of up to 30%.&nbsp;
For the second quarter, TSMC foresees robust demand for its cutting-edge 3 nanometer (nm) and 5nm technologies bolstering its business. However, a slowdown in smartphone demand will counter this, Reuters cites from the earnings call.
TSMC anticipates that AI servers will represent a low-teens percentage of its 2024 revenue, doubling from the previous year, and projects this contribution to exceed 20% by 2028. The company has revised its outlook for auto chip demand, forecasting a decline this year instead of the previously expected growth.
TSMC has reaffirmed its capital expenditure forecast for this year at $28 billion—$32 billion, allocating 70%- 80% of this investment to advanced technologies. The company predicts a revenue increase in the low—to mid-20% range in U.S. dollar terms for 2024.&nbsp;
Analysts view TSMC&#8217;s position favorably, with Brady Wang from Counterpoint Research citing the sustained demand for advanced AI chips as a positive indicator for both immediate and long-term growth.&nbsp;
TSMC stock gained 58% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;VanEck Semiconductor ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and&nbsp;Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWO#NYSE">VWO</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM shares closed lower by 4.07% at $133.47 on the last check Thursday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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What's Going On With Apple Supplier Taiwan Semi Stock On Thursday?

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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Gold Clocks New High At $2,415, Asia Markets Sans Japan Dip, Europe Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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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