Asian Markets Close Lower, Europe Up, While Crude Oil And Gold Fall - Global Market Overview While The US Slept
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
On February 2nd, U.S. stock markets closed higher, driven by strong earnings and a positive January jobs report. Asian markets were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up and China's Shanghai Composite down. European markets traded higher, while commodities like crude oil and gold fell. U.S. futures indicated a lower opening for the next session.
February 05, 2024 | 11:51 am
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DIA, mirroring the Dow Jones Industrial Average, likely saw gains as the Dow rose by 0.35%, supported by strong economic data.
DIA tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which experienced a 0.35% increase, likely benefiting from the positive economic indicators reported.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
QQQ, tracking the Nasdaq Composite, likely saw an increase as the Nasdaq rose by 1.74%, buoyed by strong earnings and economic data.
QQQ tracks the Nasdaq Composite, which saw a significant 1.74% rise, likely driven by the positive earnings and economic reports, indicating a favorable short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPY, tracking the S&P 500, likely benefited from the index's 1.07% climb, driven by strong earnings and a positive jobs report.
SPY directly tracks the performance of the S&P 500, which saw significant gains due to robust earnings and a strong jobs report, indicating a positive short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
GLD, reflecting gold prices, likely saw a decrease as gold traded lower by 0.57%, influenced by a stronger U.S. dollar.
GLD tracks gold prices, which fell by 0.57%, likely due to the strengthening U.S. dollar, indicating a negative short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
USO, tracking crude oil prices, likely faced a decline as WTI crude fell by 0.73%, reflecting lower commodity prices.
USO is directly impacted by crude oil price movements. The 0.73% drop in WTI crude suggests a negative short-term impact on USO.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85