Asia Stumbles, Europe Mixed While Gold Trades Above $1900 - Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
On Friday, October 13, the U.S. stock markets closed mixed due to declining consumer confidence and Middle East tensions, despite positive earnings from major U.S. banks. Energy, utilities, and consumer staples sectors led the gains in the S&P500. Asian markets closed lower on Monday, with investors cautious ahead of crucial inflation data. European markets were mixed, while commodities saw crude oil trading higher and gold trading lower. U.S. futures were mixed, and the U.S. Dollar Index was down.
October 16, 2023 | 10:52 am
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Gold was trading lower by 0.70%.
Gold prices are influenced by global market trends and investor sentiment. The current lower trading indicates a negative short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
S&P 500 decreased by 0.50% due to declining consumer confidence and Middle East tensions.
The S&P 500 is directly impacted by the overall sentiment in the U.S. stock market, which is currently negative due to declining consumer confidence and Middle East tensions.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.08%.
Crude Oil WTI prices are influenced by global market trends and investor sentiment. The current higher trading indicates a positive short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100