Asia And European Markets Dip, Crude Oil Advances Towards $80 - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday, driven by positive economic data and Nvidia's strong earnings. The Nasdaq marked its fifth consecutive weekly increase. In contrast, Asian and European markets dipped, while crude oil prices advanced towards $80 per barrel.

May 28, 2024 | 10:40 am
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Nvidia's strong earnings contributed to the positive performance of U.S. stock markets, particularly the Nasdaq.
Nvidia's strong earnings report was a significant factor in the positive performance of the Nasdaq, which saw its fifth consecutive weekly increase. This indicates strong investor confidence in Nvidia's future performance.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 80
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The S&P 500 rose by 0.70%, driven by positive economic data and strong performance in sectors like utilities, IT, and communication services.
The S&P 500's rise was driven by positive economic data, including a 0.7% increase in durable goods orders, and strong sector performance. This suggests a positive short-term outlook for the index.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
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Crude oil prices advanced towards $80 per barrel, with WTI trading higher by 1.61% and Brent up 0.21%.
The increase in crude oil prices is likely to positively impact ETFs like USO that track oil prices. This reflects a bullish sentiment in the oil market.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60