Bloodbath In Asia And Europe, Japan's Index Crashes 13%; Gold Near Record Highs - Global Markets Update While US Slept
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Global markets experienced significant declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 crashing 13.47% and U.S. indices closing lower due to disappointing jobs data. The Nasdaq Composite entered correction territory, and recession fears heightened. Commodities like crude oil and natural gas also fell, while gold remained near record highs.
August 05, 2024 | 10:44 am
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Amazon saw its largest two-day drop since June 2022, leading declines in the consumer discretionary sector.
Amazon's significant drop indicates investor concerns about consumer spending and economic slowdown, impacting its stock negatively in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The S&P 500 declined 1.84%, with only consumer staples, utilities, and real estate sectors posting gains.
The broad decline in the S&P 500 reflects overall market sentiment and economic concerns, likely leading to short-term negative performance.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Natural gas prices declined 2.69% amid economic concerns and weak demand.
The drop in natural gas prices is driven by economic concerns and weak demand, likely leading to short-term negative performance for natural gas-related assets.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Crude oil prices fell as fears of a U.S. recession outweighed Middle East supply concerns.
The decline in crude oil prices reflects market concerns about reduced demand due to a potential U.S. recession, negatively impacting oil-related assets.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Gold prices slightly retreated but remained near record highs due to increased safe-haven demand amid economic concerns.
Gold's near-record high prices indicate strong safe-haven demand, suggesting a positive short-term impact on gold-related assets.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90