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The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index. It invests by sampling the index, meaning that it holds a broadly diversified collection of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the index in terms of key characteristics.

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U.S. markets mixed on Thursday with flat stocks, revised Q3 GDP of 3.1%, and lower jobless claims. Asia markets down, Europe follows, oil prices decline.

US Dollar Hits New Higher While Asia And Europe Markets Slide, Oil Drops On China Demand Fears - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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US markets close lower on Wed, Fed cuts rates by 0.25% but signals fewer cuts in 2025. S&amp;P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all down. Asia markets also down.

Global Markets Slide On Fed&#39;s Hawkish Rate Policy; U.S. Dollar Eases Slightly After Hitting Two-Year High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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U.S. markets closed lower, with Dow&#39;s longest losing streak since 1978. Bitcoin hits record highs, and central banks await rate decisions amid inflation concerns.

China And Europe Markets Advance, Dollar Strengthens Ahead Of Fed Meeting - Global Markets Today While US Slept

US markets close mixed with Nasdaq reaching record high and S&amp;P 500 rising on hopes for rate cut. Asian markets mostly lower, oil prices fall.

Asia Mostly Lower, Europe Markets Up As Dollar Strengthens Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, Dec 13th, U.S. markets closed mixed. Nasdaq rose, S&amp;P 500 and Dow fell. Broadcom&#39;s forecast boosted tech, while other sectors declined modestly.

Asia And Europe Markets Decline, Dollar Hovers 3-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept


On Thurs, Dec 12th, US markets closed lower as investors assessed economic data ahead of the Fed&#39;s meeting. Mixed signals from producer prices and unemployment claims fueled uncertainty about inflation and rate cuts, prompting profit-taking after recent highs.

Asia Ex-India Fall On China Stimulus Concerns, Europe Up; Dollar Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tues, U.S. markets closed lower, with tech losses outweighing gains in communications. Investors cautious ahead of key inflation data. Labor productivity rose by 2.2% in Q3. Most S&amp;P sectors fell, led by real estate, tech, and materials. Asia markets mixed, with Japan and India up, and China and Hong Kong down. Eurozone down slightly, commodities mostly up, and U.S. futures mixed. U.S. dollar strengthened.

Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Oil Up Amid China Stimulus Hope, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

US markets closed lower on 12/9 as tech stocks declined due to Chinese antitrust probe. Futures mixed, oil prices down, gold up. Asian markets mixed.

Europe Markets End Gain Streak, Crude Oil Falls, Gold Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

US markets mixed, Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 hit record highs on strong forecasts and jobs data, Dow down due to health insurance stocks. Asian markets mostly up.

Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Gains Amid China Policy Shift - Global Markets Today While US Slept

US markets closed lower due to tech shares and UnitedHealth&#39;s decline. Jobless claims rose, while trade deficit narrowed. Asia markets mixed, oil prices fell.

China And Europe Markets Advance, Gold And Dollar Tick Higher - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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On Thursday, December 19, U.S. markets closed mixed after initial gains faded. Stocks mainly remained flat as the Fed forecasted fewer 2025 rate cuts and higher inflation. Jobless claims fell, and Q3 GDP was revised to 3.1%, supporting the Fed&#8217;s view. The Dow ended its 10-session losing streak.
The U.S. economy grew 3.1% in Q3, revised from 2.8% while existing home sales rose 4.8% in November to 4.15 million. Initial jobless claims fell by 22,000 to 220,000 in early December, below estimates of 230,000.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, led by losses in materials, real estate, and energy. In contrast, utilities and financials outperformed, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.04% and closed at 42,342.24, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.09% at 5,867.08, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.10% to finish at 19,372.77.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.22% and ended the session at 38,723.50, led by losses in the Communication, Steel, and Transportation Equipment sectors shares.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 1.24% and ended the day at 8,067.00, led by losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 1.35% to 23,627.45, and the Nifty 500 was down 1.82%, closing at 22,337.55. Losses in the Real Estate, Power, and Capital Goods sectors led to the declines.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.06% to close at 3,368.07, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.45%, finishing the day at 3,927.74.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.16% and closed the session at 19,720.70.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.35%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 1.42%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.30%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 1.09%.</li>
<li>European shares headed for their worst week in three months as Trump&#8217;s tariff threats on the EU rattled investors already concerned about U.S. rates. The STOXX 600 fell 1.1%, with major indices and sectors declining sharply, including banks and miners.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.69% at $68.67/bbl, and Brent was down 0.99% at $72.16/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices declined this week due to concerns about slowing demand growth in the coming years, particularly from China. The market was further pressured by a stronger dollar and ongoing revisions to demand forecasts by OPEC and its allies.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 1.95% to $3.654.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.49% at $2,620.71, Silver was down 0.44% to $29.277 and rose 0.02% to $4.0780.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.58%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.82% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 1.18%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index was down 0.24% to 108.15, the USD/JPY fell 0.44% to 156.73, and the USD/AUD rose 0.12% to 1.6050.</li>
<li>The dollar neared a two-year high, set for its third weekly gain amid expectations of prolonged high U.S. rates. Global currencies weakened, with the yen and euro under pressure.</li>
</ul>
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On Wednesday, December 18th, U.S. markets closed sharply lower, with the Dow dropping over 1,100 points—its steepest decline since August and longest losing streak since 1974. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points as expected but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. Markets reacted sharply to the less dovish tone despite assurances of economic strength and progress on inflation.
Fed Chair Powell adopted a hawkish tone as the Fed cut rates by 0.25% but reduced 2025 rate cut projections to two, down from four in September and below market expectations.
The U.S. current account deficit widened to $310.9 billion in Q3, exceeding the estimated $284 billion. Housing starts fell 1.8% in November to an annualized 1.289 million units from 1.312 million in October.
S&amp;P 500 ended in the red, with consumer discretionary, real estate, and communication services stocks suffering the largest declines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 2.58% and closed at 42,326.87, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 2.95% at 5,872.16, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 3.56% to finish at 19,392.69.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.80% and ended the session at 38,808.50, led by losses in the Communication, Steel, and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 1.70% and ended the day at 8,168.20, led by losses in the Gold, IT, and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.98% to 23,961.95, and Nifty 500 was down 0.77%, closing at 22,757.65, led by losses in the Banking, Consumer Durables, and Capital Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.36% to close at 3,370.03, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.09%, finishing the day at 3,945.46.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.56% and closed the session at 19,752.51.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.60%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 1.12%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.49%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 1.27%.</li>
<li>European stocks fell as the Fed signaled slower rate cuts in 2025. Rate-sensitive tech stocks led losses, while bond yields spiked and commodities declined.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.71% at $70.08/bbl, and Brent was up 0.07% at $73.44/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2/16% to $3.447.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.78% at $2,632.79, Silver was down 2.23% to $30.027, and Copper fell 1.62% to $4.0903.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.40%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.48% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.47%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index was down 0.13% to 107.89, the USD/JPY rose 1.35% to 156.89, and the USD/AUD slid 0.42% to 1.6012.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar surged to a two-year high after the Fed signaled fewer rate cuts in 2025, pressuring global currencies. However, it slipped Thursday amid thin holiday trading, with the euro and Canadian dollar, and won fluctuating sharply.</li>
</ul>
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Global Markets Slide On Fed's Hawkish Rate Policy; U.S. Dollar Eases Slightly After Hitting Two-Year High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, December 17, U.S. markets closed lower, with the Dow marking its longest losing streak since 1978. Bitcoin hit record highs, and Treasury yields steadied as investors awaited a &#8220;hawkish cut&#8221; from the Fed.
Strong U.S. retail sales highlighted economic resilience, contrasting with weaker Chinese data, while key central banks prepared for rate decisions amid inflation concerns.
In economic data, U.S. retail sales rose 0.7% in November, beating expectations of 0.5%, while industrial production fell 0.1%, improving from October&#8217;s 0.4% decline but missing forecasts of a 0.2% gain.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by losses in industrials, energy, and financials. However, consumer discretionary stocks outperformed, ending the session in positive territory.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.61% and closed at 43,449.90, the S&amp;P 500 closed lower by 0.39% at 6,050.61, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.32% to finish at 20,109.06.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.73% and ended the session at 39,120.50, led by losses in the Marine Transport, Insurance, and Railway &amp; Bus sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.06% and ended the day at 8,309.40, led by losses in the Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.50% to 24,213.40, and Nifty 500 was down 0.66%, closing at 22,943.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite rose 0.62% to close at 3,382.21, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.51%, finishing the day at 3,941.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.83% and closed the session at 19,864.55.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.29%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.24%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.29%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.18%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.10% at $70.15/bbl, and Brent was up 0.66% at $73.67/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices increased as investors stayed cautious of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. A draw in U.S. crude inventories supported the market, while Fed policy decisions and geopolitical tensions added uncertainty.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.63% to $3.329.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.07% at $2,663.64, Silver was down 0.07% to $30.898, and Copper gained 0.14% to $4.1520.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.24%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.28% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.25%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.04% to 107.00, USD/JPY rose 0.10% at 153.62, and USD/AUD rose 0.44% to 1.5850.
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On Monday, December 16th, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Nasdaq reaching a record high and the S&amp;P 500 rising as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy decision and a likely rate cut. Gains in the consumer sector offset weaker manufacturing data. Investor sentiment remained upbeat, driven by hopes for easing rates and economic resilience.
On the economic front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index dropped sharply to 0.20 in December from 31.2 the previous month, missing expectations. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P Global services PMI rose to 58.5 in December, while the manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 from 49.7 in November.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, led by materials, energy, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and communication services outperformed, ending higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.25% and closed at 43,717.48, the S&amp;P 500 closed higher by 0.38% to 6,074.08, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.24% to finish at 20,173.89.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.13% and ended the session at 39,410.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Warehousing, and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.78% and ended the day at 8,314.00, led by gains in the Industrials, IT, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 1.41% to 24,320.30, and Nifty 500 was down 1.19%, closing at 23,075.15.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.73% to close at 3,361.49, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.26%, finishing the day at 3,922.03.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.48% and closed the session at 19,700.48.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.32%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.18%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.75%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.44% at $69.69/bbl, and Brent was down 0.72% at $73.39/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell due to weak Chinese economic data and caution ahead of the Fed&#8217;s interest rate decision.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.65% to $3.235.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.53% at $2,655.99, Silver was down 1.16% to $30.700, and Copper fell 1.14% to $4.1435.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.35%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.25% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.04%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.17% to 107.03, USD/JPY was down 0.22% at 153.81, and USD/AUD rose 0.47% to 1.5770.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar remained strong ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s expected rate cut, supported by robust economic data and higher yields.</li>
</ul>
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On Friday, December 13th, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq extended its upward streak while the S&amp;P 500 and Dow experienced declines.
Broadcom&#8217;s optimistic AI chip forecast drove a significant rise in shares, boosting tech sentiment as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming days.
In economic data, U.S. data showed import prices rose 0.1%, while the Producer Price Index increased 0.4%.
Among S&amp;P 500 sectors, Information Technology and Communication Services gained, driven by Broadcom&#8217;s surge. At the same time, Energy, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Real Estate, and Materials declined modestly, with Health Care and Utilities remaining flat.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.20% and closed at 43,828.06. The S&amp;P 500 closed almost flat, down by 0.003% to 6,051.09, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.12% to finish at 19,926.72.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.07% and ended the session at 39,463.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Warehousing, and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.56% and ended the day at 8,249.50, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.48% to 24,649.10, and Nifty 500 was down 0.09% closing at 23,337.15, led by losses in the Metals, Technology and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.16% to close at 3,386.33, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.54%, finishing the day at 3,911.84.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.88% and closed the session at 19,795.49.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.44%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.14%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.81%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.37%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.61% at $70.15/bbl, and Brent was down 0.87% at $73.86/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices eased as traders took profits ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting, while supply concerns over U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran limited losses.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.72% to $3.157.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.07% at $2,677.70, Silver was up 0.23% to $31.098, and Copper fell 0.53% to $4.1754.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.30%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 107.03, USD/JPY was up 0.13% at 153.84, and USD/AUD rose 0.03% to 1.5745.</li>
<li>The dollar hovered near a three-week high as markets anticipated a measured Fed rate cut this week. Bitcoin soared to a record above $105,000, buoyed by Trump&#8217;s proposal for a U.S. bitcoin reserve.</li>
</ul>
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On Thursday, December 12th, U.S. markets closed lower as investors assessed economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s meeting. Mixed signals from rising producer prices and climbing unemployment claims fueled uncertainty about inflation and the Fed&#8217;s rate cut trajectory, prompting profit-taking after recent market highs.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims climbed to 242,000 in early December, surpassing market expectations of 220,000, signaling potential labor market softening. Meanwhile, core producer prices increased by 0.2% month-over-month in November.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in healthcare, consumer discretionary, and communication services, while consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.53% and closed at 43,914.12, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.54% to 6,051.25, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.66% to finish at 19,902.84.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 1.02% and ended the session at 39,490.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Finance &amp; Investment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.41% and ended the day at 8,296.00, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.96% to 24,783.30, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.47%, closing at 23,365.45. Gains in the Technology, Consumer Durables, and Banking sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 2.01% to close at 3,391.88, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 2.37%, finishing the day at 3,933.18.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 2.09% and closed the session at 19,971.24.</li>
<li>Asian markets dropped Friday as China&#8217;s lack of detailed stimulus measures disappointed investors.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.29%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.19%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.02%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.91% at $70.64/bbl, and Brent was up 0.84% at $74.00/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.46% to $3.472.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.75% at $2,689.01, Silver was down 0.96% to $31.317, and Copper fell 0.35% to $4.2300.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.23%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.32%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.65%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 106.98, USD/JPY was up 0.54% at 153.45, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5703.
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On Tuesday, December 10th, U.S. markets closed lower, with losses in the technology sector outweighing gains in communications services. Investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data, including the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index, which are expected to influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming interest rate decision.
Economic data shows that labor productivity in the U.S. nonfarm business sector rose by 2.2% during the third quarter, consistent with the preliminary estimate.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by real estate, tech, and materials, while communication services and consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.35% and closed at 44,247.83, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.30% to 6,034.91, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.25% to finish at 19,687.24.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.07% and ended the session at 39,394.50, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Steel, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.47% and ended the day at 8,353.60, led by losses in the IT, Industrials and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.08% to 24,629.45, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.14%, closing at 23,346.40. Gains in the Consumer Durables, Auto, and IT sectors led shares higher, while losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Power sectors led shares lower.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.29% to close at 3,432.49, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.17%, finishing the day at 3,988.83.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.77% and closed the session at 20,155.05.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.10%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.04%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.02%.</li>
<li>UK&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.01%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.01% at $69.29/bbl, and Brent was up 0.90% at $72.84/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose on optimism over China&#8217;s monetary easing plans, though rising U.S. crude and fuel inventories tempered gains.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 2.56% to $3.244.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.18% at $2,723.11, Silver was down 0.59% to $32.550, and Copper fell 0.63% to $4.2455.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.08%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.18%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.31% to 106.73, the USD/JPY rose 0.38% to 152.52, and the USD/AUD rose 0.45% to 1.5750.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar strengthened, supported by expectations of resilient inflation ahead of the CPI report and concerns over China&#8217;s potential yuan weakening, which weighed on Asian and European currencies.</li>
</ul>
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On Monday, December 9th, U.S. markets closed lower, driven by a decline in tech stocks. Nvidia faced pressure from a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42404352/nvidia-china-antitrust-probe-may-remain-unsolved-in-near-term-says-top-analyst-investors-should-be-prepared-for-increased-scrutiny" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese antitrust investigation</a>, and AMD fell after a downgrade. Investors are closely watching upcoming inflation data, including the consumer price index and producer price index, which are expected to influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s December meeting amid ongoing caution about policy adjustments.
According to economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.2% in October to $905 billion, matching preliminary estimates and reversing the previous month&#8217;s decline.
S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by declines in financials, utilities, and communication services, while healthcare and real estate stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.54% and closed at 44,401.93, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.61% to 6,052.85, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.62% to finish at 19,736.69.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.55% and ended the session at 39,368.50, led by gains in the Marine Transport, Steel, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.36% and ended the day at 8,393.00, led by losses in the IT, Financials, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at 4.35%, citing progress toward its inflation target as growth cools. Inflation is expected to reach the target range by 2026, delaying potential policy easing.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.01% to 24,620.50, and Nifty 500 rose 0.13%, closing at 23,322.10.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.59% to close at 3,422.66, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.73%, finishing the day at 3,995.64.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.50% and closed the session at 20,311.28</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.45%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.09%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slipped 0.69%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.65%.</li>
<li>European shares ended an eight-day winning streak as miner losses followed weak China trade data. Focus now shifts to U.S. inflation data ahead of potential Fed rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.57% at $67.98/bbl, and Brent was down 0.54% at $71.77/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped as Middle East tensions eased following Syria&#8217;s power shift, despite potential demand support from China&#8217;s stimulus plans.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.13% to $3.136.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.40% at $2,696.61, Silver was down 0.36% to $32.490, and Copper fell 0.54% to $4.2525.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.01%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.05%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.16% to 106.31, the USD/JPY rose 0.25% to 151.56, and the USD/AUD rose 0.68% to 1.5632.
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On Friday, December 6, U.S. markets closed mixed as the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 hit record highs, driven by strong forecasts and encouraging jobs data that boosted expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, while declines in health insurance stocks pressured the Dow to close lower.
According to economic data, nonfarm payrolls increased by 227,000, significantly exceeding expectations and reflecting strong job growth. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2%, aligning with predictions. Average hourly earnings grew by 0.4%, surpassing forecasts and maintaining the same pace as October&#8217;s increase.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by energy, utilities, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and communication services posted gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.28% and closed at 44,642.52, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.25% to 6,090.27, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.81% to finish at 19,859.77.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.22% and ended the session at 39,154.50, led by gains in the Machinery, Gas &amp; Water and Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.02% and ended the day at 8,423.00, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, Telecoms Services, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.21% to 24,626.15, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.07%, closing at 23,296.65. The losses were led by losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Auto sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.05% to close at 3,402.53, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.17%, finishing the day at 3,966.57.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 2.76% and closed the session at 20,414.09.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.04%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.17%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.26%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.28%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.16% at $67.98/bbl, and Brent was up 0.97% at $71.80/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose over 1% as China signaled a shift to looser monetary policy to support its slowing economy, boosting market sentiment. Uncertainty in Syria and OPEC+&#8217;s delayed output plans supported prices despite Saudi price cuts.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 5.33% to $3.240.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.72% at $2,678.71, Silver was up 1.44% to $32.040, and Copper rose 1.76% to $4.2705.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.07% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.12%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.18% to 105.86, USD/JPY was up 0.26% at 150.43, and USD/AUD slid 0.87% to 1.5508.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar held steady as markets awaited inflation data and a Fed rate decision. Gains against the yen and won were offset by China&#8217;s monetary shift, boosting currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars.</li>
</ul>
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On Thursday, December 5th, U.S. markets closed lower as tech shares eased and UnitedHealth&#8217;s sharp decline weighed on major indexes. Synopsys and health insurance stocks fell amid weaker forecasts and uncertainty following UnitedHealth&#8217;s CEO&#8217;s murder. Investors await Friday&#8217;s jobs report amid rising unemployment claims.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims rose to 224,000 last week, exceeding expectations of 215,000. The trade deficit narrowed to $73.8 billion in October, beating market estimates of $75 billion and improving from September&#8217;s $83.8 billion gap.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by industrials, materials, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and staples outperformed, closing higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.55% and closed at 44,765.71, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.19% to 6,075.11, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.18% to finish at 19,700.26.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.80% and ended the session at 39,068.50, led by losses in the Transportation Equipment, Power, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.64% and ended the day at 8,420.90, led by losses in the Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.18% to 24,664.45, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.09%, closing at 23,299.20.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.05% to close at 3,404.08, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.31%, finishing the day at 3,973.14.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 1.56% and closed the session at 19,865.85.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.56%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.28%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 1.38%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.07%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.66% at $67.87/bbl, and Brent was down 0.71% at $71.60/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell amid weak demand concerns, and OPEC+ delayed supply increases to 2026, citing slowing demand, especially in China.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.69% to $3.0.27.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.39% at $2,658.39, Silver was up 0.65% to $31.740, and Copper rose 1.17% to $4.2417.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.07% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.02%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.15% to 105.88, the USD/JPY rose 0.36% to 150.62, and the USD/AUD gained 0.51% to 1.5577.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar edged higher Friday as traders awaited the November jobs report.</li>
</ul>
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On Wednesday, December 4th, U.S. markets closed higher, boosted by strong tech earnings from Salesforce and optimistic comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell's remarks on the economy and inflation, along with expectations of a rate cut, helped lift market sentiment.
According to economic data, U.S. private businesses added 146K jobs in November, which is below estimates. Factory orders rose 0.2% to $586.7B, while the ISM services PMI fell to 52.1, missing expectations.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, with energy, materials, and financials seeing the biggest losses, while consumer discretionary and technology stocks ended higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.69% and closed at 45,014.04, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.61% to 6,086.49, while the Nasdaq Composite soared 1.30% to finish at 19,735.12.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.38% and ended the session at 39,382.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Retail and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.15% and ended the day at 8,474.90, led by gains in the Gold, IT and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 rose 0.94% to 24,696.45, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.75%, closing at 23,273.50. Gains in the Technology, Banking, and Consumer Durables sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.13% to close at 3,368.86, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.23%, finishing the day at 3,921.59.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.92% and closed the session at 19,560.44.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.65%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX rose 0.64%.</li>
<li>France's CAC gained 0.44%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.34% at $68.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.29% at $72.54/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged up ahead of an OPEC+ meeting. Investors await decisions on extending supply cuts, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East add uncertainty.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.91% to $3.102.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.18% at $2,671.49, Silver was down 0.01% to $31.913, and Copper rose 0.23% to $4.2110.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:15 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.02% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.10%.
Forex at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.14% to 106.17, USD/JPY was down 0.21% at 150.28, and USD/AUD fell 0.14% to 1.5529.</li>
<li>Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42331261/bitcoin-hits-historic-100000-milestone-michael-saylor-gets-ready-for-party" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surged past $100,000</a> on Thursday, driven by expectations of a friendly U.S. regulatory shift, particularly with Trump's SEC nomination. Meanwhile, world stocks hit record highs, buoyed by positive remarks from Fed Chief Powell.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gains; Dollar Slips While Bitcoin Hits $100K - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, December 3rd, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs, fueled by gains in the tech, communication services, and consumer discretionary sectors. The Dow finished slightly lower. Investors are awaiting key data, including the monthly employment report and ISM services index.
Federal Reserve officials expressed confidence that inflation is on track to reach the 2% target and highlighted the strength of the job market, though they stopped short of indicating support for another rate cut.
In economic data, job openings increased by 372,000 to 7.744 million in October, up from a revised 7.372 million in September, surpassing market expectations of 7.48 million.
S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, with utilities, industrials, and financials suffering the biggest losses, while communication services and information technology stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.17% and closed at 44,705.53, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.05% to 6,049.88, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.40% to finish at 19,480.91.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.06% and ended the session at 39,232.00, led by gains in the Banking, Insurance and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.38% and ended the day at 8,462.60, led by losses in the A-REITs, Financials, and Utilities sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.02% to 24,461.60, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.31%, closing at 23,093.30. Gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Consumer Durables sectors led the gains.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.42% to close at 3,364.65, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.54%, finishing the day at 3,930.56.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.02% and closed the session at 19,742.46.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.43%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.77%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.17%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.41%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.71% at $70.44/bbl, and Brent was up 0.72% at $74.20/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices saw a slight increase as traders expect OPEC+ to extend supply cuts amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and South Korea supported the prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 0.66% to $3.022.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.17% at $2,663.69, Silver was down 0.54% to $31.323, and Copper fell 0.27% to $4.1905.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.43%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.21%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.52%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.13% to 106.50, the USD/JPY rose 0.79% to 150.76, and the USD/AUD rose 1.14% to 1.5594.
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Oil Hits $70 In Supply Cut Hope, Dollar Gains, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, December 2nd, U.S. markets closed mixed, driven by tech stocks, while the Dow fell. Investors await key economic data, including Friday&#8217;s jobs report. The Fed may cut interest rates, but inflation concerns linger. Super Micro Computer surged 28.7% after announcing plans to find a new finance chief. Despite strong sectors, more stocks declined than advanced, with trading volume lower than average.
Economic data shows that U.S. construction spending rose 0.4% in October, reaching an annual rate of $2,174 billion. The ISM manufacturing PMI increased to 48.4 in November, surpassing the expected 47.5 and up from 46.5 in October.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with utilities, real estate, and financial stocks declining, while communication services and consumer discretionary stocks saw gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.29% and closed at 44,782.00, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.24% to 6,047.15, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.97% to finish at 19,403.95.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.84% and ended the session at 39,207.50,   led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Banking and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.56% and ended the day at 8,495.20, led by gains in the Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.72% to 24,451.65, and Nifty 500 gained 0.78%, closing at 23,013.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.44% to close at 3,378.81, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.11%, finishing the day at 3,951.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 1.00% and closed the session at 19,746.32.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.75%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.56%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.61%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.68%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.03% at $68.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.92% at $72.49/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose nearly one percent as traders awaited OPEC+ decisions on output cuts. OPEC+ is likely to extend cuts amid weak global demand and geopolitical tensions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 1.28% to $3.172.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.35% at $2,667.64, Silver was up 1.87% to $31.442, and Copper rose 1.36% to $4.1870.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.05% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.01%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.19% to 106.24, the USD/JPY was up 0.15% to 149.81, and the USD/AUD declined 0.26% to 1.5401.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar steadied after gaining strength on Monday, driven by political tensions in France and strong U.S. economic data, but came under pressure following remarks from Federal Reserve official hinting at a potential rate cut in December.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain; Oil Rises Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, November 29, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones reaching record highs during a shortened Black Friday session. The rally was fueled by strong performances in the technology and retail sectors, with gains in major tech stocks and a rebound in chip stocks driving momentum. Retail shares climbed as the holiday shopping season kicked off, supported by robust consumer spending projections.
Investors weighed optimism over strong sales and pro-business policies against concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s anticipated rate cut in December.
S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by technology, materials, and consumer discretionary stocks, while real estate and utilities lagged, ending the session lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.42% and closed at 44,910.65, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.56% to 6,032.40, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.83% to finish at 19,218.17.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.92% and ended the session at 38,500.50, led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Banking and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.14% and ended the day at 8,447.90, led by gains in the IT, Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.59% to 24,272.75, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.66%, closing at 22,835.65. The gains were led by gains in the Real Estate, Consumer Durables, and Metals sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.13% to close at 3,363.98, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.79%, finishing the day at 3,947.63.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.65% and closed the session at 19,550.29.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.06%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.58%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.34%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.04%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.90% at $68.63/bbl, and Brent was up 0.90% at $72.49/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose driven by strong Chinese factory activity and escalating Middle East tensions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 5.98% to $3.162.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.81% at $2,659.16, Silver was down 1.20% to $30.735, and Copper slid 0.42% to $4.1227.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Dow futures were down 0.13%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.19%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.19%.</li>
<li>U.S. futures dipped as December begins, with jobs data and Fed comments in focus. Stellantis shares plunged after CEO Carlos Tavares resigned.</li>
</ul>
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.54% to 106.32, the USD/JPY rose 0.40% to 150.35, and the USD/AUD gained 0.33% to 1.5406.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar gained strength with the dollar index rising, driven by resilient U.S. economic data, political uncertainty in France, and President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff threats.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Up, Oil Gains On China Activity, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, November 27th, U.S. markets ended lower, with the Nasdaq suffering the steepest losses as technology stocks led the decline. Concerns over the Federal Reserve&#8217;s cautious stance on interest rate cuts resurfaced after data indicated stubbornly high U.S. inflation.
According to economic data, the PCE price index rose 2.3% annually in October, up from 2.1%, while core PCE inflation edged higher at 2.8%. Personal spending and income exceeded expectations, and Q3 GDP growth held steady at 2.8%.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.31% and closed at 44,722.06, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.38% to 5,998.70, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.60% to finish at 19,060.48.</li>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.52% and ended the session at 38,148.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments, and Retail sectors.     </li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.10% and ended the day at 8,436.20, led by losses in the A-REITs, Industrials and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.87% to 24,122.85, and Nifty 500 gained 0.72% closing at 22,676.60, led by gains in the Oil &amp; Gas, Auto and Technology sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.93% to close at 3,326.46, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.14%, finishing the day at 3,916.58.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 0.29% and closed the session at 19,423.61.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.03%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.12%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.04%.</li>
<li>The FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.51% at $68.37/bbl, and Brent was down 0.82% at $72.17/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell over 3% this week as the Middle East ceasefire eased supply risks, while 2025 forecasts indicate excess supply despite expected OPEC+ cuts.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 3.50% to $3.314.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.82% at $2,686.59, Silver was up 1.92% to $31.142, and Copper slid 0.05% to $4.1363.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures gained 0.31%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.30% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.40%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.18% to 105.95, the USD/JPY was down 1,07% to 149.91, and the USD/AUD slid 0.05% to 1.5379.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Oil Falls And Dollar Cools - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, November 26th, U.S. markets ended higher, with tech stocks rebounding as investors weighed Fed minutes signaling policy uncertainty and Trump&#8217;s new tariff threats. Automakers Ford and GM saw declines due to fears of rising supply chain costs and trade tensions.
In economic data, the S&amp;P Case-Shiller index rose 4.6% year over year in September, down from 5.2% in August. Meanwhile, new single-family home sales in the U.S. dropped 17.3% in October to an annualized rate of 610,000.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by utilities, communication services, and consumer discretionary, while energy and materials fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.28% and closed at 44,860.31, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.57% to 6,021.60, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.63% to finish at 19,174.30.
Asia Markets Today
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.78% and ended the session at 38,111.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.57% and ended the day at 8,406.70, led by gains in the Gold, Consumer Discretionary, and Telecoms Services sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.35% to 24,278.20, and Nifty 500 gained 0.59%, closing at 22,696.15, led by gains in the Power, Capital Goods, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.53% to close at 3,309.78, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.74%, finishing the day at 3,907.04.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 2.32% and closed the session at 19,603.13.
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.85%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.52%.
France&#8217;s CAC declined 1.23%.
FTSE 100 traded higher by 0.12%.
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.29% at $68.96/bbl, and Brent was up 0.25% at $72.50/bbl.
Oil prices steadied as markets assessed an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and anticipated OPEC+ delaying output hikes.
Natural Gas slid 4.27% to $3.319.
Gold was trading higher by 1.05% at $2,673.40, Silver was up 0.33% to $30.935, and Copper rose 0.98% to $4.1578.
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.17% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.33%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.53% to 106.45, USD/JPY was down 1.12% at 151.37 and USD/AUD slid 0.14% to 1.5425.
The U.S. dollar dropped to a one-week low as markets digested Trump&#8217;s tariff pledges and prepared for month-end rebalancing, while the yen strengthened on expectations of rate hikes.
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Asia Mostly In Green, Europe Markets Decline; Crude Oil And Gold Rise While Dollar Dips - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, November 24th, U.S. markets ended the day on a positive note, with gains fueled by a sharp drop in bond yields following Scott Bessent&#8217;s nomination as U.S. Treasury Secretary appointment eased concerns over government borrowing and trade tariffs, boosting market confidence. Small- and mid-cap stocks, which had underperformed earlier, saw strong gains, further supported by the Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent rate cuts.
In contrast, energy stocks declined as oil prices fell amid ongoing discussions of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
In economic data, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index dropped to -0.40 in October, down from -0.27 and below expectations of -0.20. Meanwhile, the Dallas Fed&#8217;s Texas manufacturing index improved to -2.7 in November, up from -3 but slightly missing forecasts of -2.4.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by real estate, materials, and consumer discretionary, while energy and tech lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.99% and closed at 44,736.57, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.30% to 5,987.40, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.27% to finish at 19,054.84.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.84% and ended the session at 38,411.50, led by losses in the Power, Automobiles &amp; Parts, and Railway &amp; Bus sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.69% and ended the day at 8,359.40, led by losses in the Energy, Gold, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.12% to 24,192.95, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.05%, closing at 22,564.00. The decline was led by losses in the Power, Auto, and Oil and gas sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.12% to close at 3,259.76, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.21%, finishing the day at 3,840.18.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng rose 0.04% and closed the session at 19,159.20.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.77%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX fell 0.54%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined0.72%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.40%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.97% at $69.61/bbl, and Brent was up 0.88% at $73.14/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slid 0.26% to $3.434.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.55% at $2,657.40, Silver was up 1.02% to $30.972, and Copper fell 0.10% to $4.1550.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.04%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.02% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.01%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.01% to 106.82, the USD/JPY was down 0.27% to 153.80, and the USD/AUD rose 0.21% to 1.5407.
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Asia And Europe Markets Dip, Crude Oil And Gold Gain - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, November 22, U.S. markets closed higher, with all major indexes recording weekly gains. Optimism was driven by robust U.S. business activity and expectations of interest rate cuts.
However, tech faced pressure as Alphabet fell amid antitrust scrutiny, and Nvidia slipped following a cautious forecast. Investors also weighed geopolitical tensions, including Ukraine-Russia conflicts, and anticipated key developments, such as Trump&#8217;s Treasury Secretary selection.
According to economic data, the S&amp;P Global U.S. Services PMI rose to 57 in November from 55, while Manufacturing PMI edged up to 48.8 from 48.5. However, U.S. consumer sentiment dropped to 71.8, down from a preliminary 73 reading.
Industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary stocks led S&amp;P 500 gains Friday, while utilities and communication services lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.97% and closed at 44,296.51, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.35% to 5,969.30, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.16% to finish at 19,003.65.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.08% and ended the session at 38,735.00, led by gains in the Chemical, Petroleum &amp; Plastic, Mining and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.28% and ended the day at 8,417.60, led by gains in the A-REITs, Healthcare, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 1.32% to 24,221.90, and Nifty 500 gained 1.58%, closing at 22,576.60, led by gains in the Oil &amp; Gas, Capital Goods, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.10% to close at 3,263.76, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.46%, finishing the day at 3,848.09.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 0.41% and closed the session at 19,150.99.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.35%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.45%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.12%.</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 lower by 0.42% at $70.94/bbl, and Brent was down 0.40% at $74.32/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices steadied after last week&#8217;s 6% gains, driven by geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Iran. Markets await the OPEC+ meeting and rising Chinese crude demand, while potential U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten supply disruptions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 3.99% to $3.418.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 1.21% at $2,703.90, Silver was down 1.56% to $31.282, and Copper gained 0.67% to $4.1612.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures gained 0.68%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.51% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.61%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.55% to 106.97, the USD/JPY was down 0.23% to 154.38, and the USD/AUD rose 0.39% to 1.5355.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Gain While Gold And Dollar Dip - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, November 21, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow climbing 461 points, the S&amp;P 500 adding 32 points, and the Nasdaq edging up by 6 points. Salesforce led the Dow with solid gains, while Nvidia advanced on strong earnings despite tempered growth projections. Alphabet faced a sharp decline following antitrust pressures from the Justice Department.
According to economic data, U.S. existing home sales rose by 3.5% in October to an annualized 3.96 million. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped to -5.5 in November, missing market expectations of 8. Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 213,000 for the week ending November 16.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Thursday, led by utilities, financials, and consumer staples, while consumer discretionary and communication services lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.06% and closed at 43,870.35, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.53% to 5,948.70, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% to finish at 18,972.42.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.84% and ended the session at 38,321.00, led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Transportation Equipment, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.85% and ended the day at 8,393.80, led by gains in the Energy, Utilities and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 2.25% to 23,875.70, and Nifty 500 gained 1.79%, closing at 22,210.40, led by gains in the Real Estate, Technology, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 3.06% to close at 3,267.19, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 3.10%, finishing the day at 3,865.70.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 1.89% and closed the session at 19,229.97.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.25%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.03%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.74%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.06% at $70.14/bbl, and Brent was up 0.09% at $74.27/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices gained this week as Ukraine tensions escalated, raising concerns over supply disruptions, and Chinese imports showed signs of increasing.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.45% to $3.351.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.78% at $2,672.45, Silver was up 0.35% to $31.115, and Copper fell 0.83% to $4.1210.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.17%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.28% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.33% to 107.32, the USD/JPY was down 0.08% to 154.39, and the USD/AUD rose 0.17% to 1.5387. The dollar hit a 13-month high.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Mostly In Red; Dollar Hits 13-Month High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, November 20, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq slipped, weighed down by geopolitical tensions and Target&#8217;s disappointing performance. Nvidia declined ahead of earnings, which later underwhelmed. Meanwhile, the Dow edged higher, and the S&amp;P 500 remained flat.
In economic data, U.S. mortgage applications increased by 1.7% for the week ending November 15, up from the 0.5% rise recorded the previous week.
Healthcare, energy, and materials led S&amp;P 500 gains Wednesday, while consumer discretionary and financials declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.32% and closed at 43,408.47, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.002% to 5,917.11, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.11% to finish at 18,966.14.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.97% and ended the session at 38,002.50, led by losses in the Insurance, Transportation Equipment, and Power sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.04% and ended the day at 8,323.00, led by losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.73% to 23,346.70, and Nifty 500 slid 0.85% closing at 21,816.45, led by losses in the Public Sector Undertakings, Oil &amp; Gas and Power sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.07% to close at 3,370.40, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.09%, finishing the day at 3,989.30.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 0.53% and closed the session at 19,601.11.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.36%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.02%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.43%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.20%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.70% at $69.94/bbl, and Brent was up 1.58% at $73.95/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose amid escalating Russia-Ukraine missile strikes, overshadowing a larger-than-expected U.S. crude inventory increase.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 6.45% to $3.297.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.78% at $2,672.45, Silver was up 0.35% to $31.115, and Copper fell 0.83% to $4.1210.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.07%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.24% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.35%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.04% to 106.72, the USD/JPY was down 0.64% to 154.44, and the USD/AUD slid 0.08% to 1.5357.
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The World Of Funds And Why U.S. Is Most Attractive

With favorable growth prospects of emerging markets, ETFs that target these markets are poised to thrive, offering enhanced portfolio diversification, potential returns, and exposure to rapidly growing economies. Therefore, investors could add fundamentally stable emerging market ETFs iShares MSCI Emerging Index Fund (EEM), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG), and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) for solid returns. Read more... Emerging markets are poised for significant growth in 2024 and in the coming years, thanks to their growing global contribution and expanding infrastructure. Also, favorable monetary policies, the adoption of the latest technologies, and changing worldwide dynamics should result in more opportunities.
Given the backdrop, investors can consider leading emerging markets ETFs iShares MSCI Emerging Index Fund (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EEM/">EEM</a>), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IEMG/">IEMG</a>), and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VWO/">VWO</a>) for diversified global exposure.
According to the <a href="https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2024/10/22/world-economic-outlook-october-2024">IMF's recent world economic outlook</a>, global growth is expected to remain stable and decent. The real GDP growth is anticipated to be 3.2% in 2024 and will likely follow the same trend in 2025. While advanced economies are projected to grow at 1.8%, emerging markets and developing economies will likely outpace the market and grow at 4.2% in both years.
Emerging markets and economies are surpassing the developed economies with their growing contribution at the global scale as they continue to expand rapidly with increasing infrastructure development requirements, growing domestic consumption, and wider scope for technological advancements. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated the pace of growth for companies.
Also, the <a href="https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/article/executive-summary-fall-2024/detail">recent interest rate cuts by the Fed</a> are likely to attract capital inflows and ease borrowing, resulting in increased economic activities. Further, fading inflation concerns have helped economies reach closer to their inflation targets. This could possibly lead to further favorable monetary policies and favor emerging markets.
These trends will propel demand for companies across different sectors operating in emerging economies, offering significant long-term growth potential. This makes emerging market ETFs an ideal investment choice for investors looking for high-potential returns and diversification.
Considering these conducive trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the top three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/emerging-markets-equities-etfs/">Emerging Markets Equities ETFs</a>, starting with number 3.
ETF #3: iShares MSCI Emerging Index Fund (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EEM/">EEM</a>)
EEM is a fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. and managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. The fund offers exposure to stock markets of emerging economies and targets stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It seeks to track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index by using a representative sampling technique.
The fund has assets under management (AUM) of $17.48 billion. Its top holdings comprise Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">TSM</a>) with a 9.46% weight, followed by Tencent Holdings Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TCEHY/">TCEHY</a>) at 4.22%, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. at 2.40%, and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">BABA</a>) at 2.21%.
The ETF has a total of 1202 holdings, with its top 10 assets comprising 26.29% of its AUM. It has an <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp">expense ratio</a> of 0.70%, higher than the category average of 0.51%. Also, the fund has a beta of 0.74.
The fund's annual dividend of $1.04 yields 2.39% on the current share price. Also, EEM's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 11% over the past three years and 3% over the past five years. The fund has paid its dividends for 17 consecutive years.
EEM has surged 3.1% over the past six months and 10.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $43.52. The fund's NAV was <a href="https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239637/ishares-msci-emerging-markets-etf">$43.72 as of December 3, 2024</a>.
EEM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its solid prospects. The fund has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
EEM has a B grade for Trade and Buy &amp; Hold. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/emerging-markets-equities-etfs/">Emerging Markets Equities ETFs</a> group, it is ranked #16 of the 101 ETFs.
To access all EEM's POWR Ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EEM/">click here</a>.
ETF #2: iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IEMG/">IEMG</a>)
Launched by BlackRock, Inc. and managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, IEMG offers outstanding coverage of emerging markets. It invests in stocks of companies across diversified sectors and offers comprehensive exposure by including smaller firms in the portfolio. IEMG tracks the MSCI emerging markets investable market index.
With $80.34 billion in AUM, IEMG's top holdings are TSM with a 7.92% weighting, TCEHY at 3.53%, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and BABA at 2.01% and 1.86%, respectively. The ETF has a total of 2774 holdings, with its top 10 assets comprising 24.27% of its AUM.
The fund has an expense ratio of 0.09%, lower than the category average of 0.51%. IEMG fund inflows were $809.96 million over the past three months and $2 billion over the past year.
IEMG pays an annual dividend of $1.49, which translates to a 2.73% yield at the current price level. Moreover, the fund's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 7.6% over the past three years. IEMG has paid dividends for 11 consecutive years.
IEMG has gained 2.7% over the past six months and 10.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $54.57. In addition, it has climbed 7.9% year-to-date. It has a beta of 0.75. The fund's NAV was <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/products/244050/ishares-core-msci-emerging-markets-etf">$54.75 as of December 3, 2024</a>.
IEMG's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The fund has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The fund has a B grade for Trade and Buy &amp; Hold. Of the 101 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities ETFs group, IEMG is ranked #15.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IEMG/">Click here</a> to see all the IEMG ratings.
ETF #1: Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VWO/">VWO</a>)
VWO is an ETF launched and managed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. The fund targets public equity markets in emerging markets worldwide like China, Brazil, Taiwan, and South Africa. It focuses on stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. VWO tracks the FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Net Tax Index.
The fund has an AUM of $81 billion. Its top holdings include TSM with an 8.40% weighting, followed by TCEHY at a 3.60% weighting, BABA at 2.32%, and Meituan Class B at 1.49%. VWO has a total of 4843 holdings, with the top 10 assets comprising 23.99% of its AUM.
The fund's expense ratio is 0.08%, compared to the category average of 0.51%. Over the past month, VWO fund inflows came in at $8.05 million, and $1.07 billion over the past three months. Also, it has a beta of 0.69.
VWO has paid dividends for 16 consecutive years. The ETF pays a $1.21 per share dividend annually, which translates to a 2.64% yield on the current price. Its dividend payments have grown at a CAGR of 2.5% over the past three years and 1.2% over the past five years.
VWO has gained 5.7% over the past six months and 13.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $45.99. The fund has a NAV of <a href="https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/etfs/profile/vwo">$46.10 as of December 3, 2024</a>.
VWO's POWR Ratings reflect its strong outlook. The ETF has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
VWO has a B grade for Buy &amp; Hold, Peer, and Trade. The fund is ranked #14 in the list of 101 ETFs in the same group.
To access all the POWR Ratings for VWO, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VWO/">click here</a>.
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