Japan Index Falls While Asia And Europe Markets Rise, And Gold Exceeds $2,220 - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
On Wednesday, U.S. stock markets closed higher, with the Dow and S&P 500 seeing significant gains, partly led by Merck (NYSE:MRK) ahead of inflation data and Fed insights. U.S. mortgage applications slightly fell, while crude oil stocks unexpectedly rose. All major S&P sectors gained, with utilities and real estate leading. Global markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei falling but markets in Australia, India, China, and Europe rising. Commodities saw gold exceeding $2,220, while crude oil and natural gas prices varied.
March 28, 2024 | 11:16 am
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Merck's stock likely benefited from the overall positive market sentiment and specifically from the FDA approval for Winrevair, contributing to the S&P 500 reaching a record high.
Merck's specific mention as a leader in the market's rise, coupled with recent FDA approval for Winrevair, suggests a direct positive impact on its stock price in the short term.
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