Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Opens In Green; Gold Trades Near All-Time High - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
U.S. stock markets closed higher on August 8, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 gaining over 2% due to a drop in jobless claims. Eli Lilly shares surged 9.5% after raising its profit forecast. Asian markets were mixed, while European markets opened in green. Commodities saw minor changes, with gold trading near its all-time high.
August 09, 2024 | 10:49 am
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Gold was trading near its all-time high at $2,463.25, showing minor changes.
Gold's price stability near its all-time high suggests a neutral short-term impact, as there are no significant changes driving the price up or down.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Eli Lilly shares surged 9.5% after the company raised its profit forecast and reported quarterly sales of its weight-loss drug Zepbound surpassing $1 billion.
Eli Lilly's significant share price increase is driven by strong quarterly sales and an optimistic profit forecast, which are likely to boost investor confidence and attract more buyers in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.87%, driven by gains in technology stocks, as jobless claims fell more than expected.
The significant rise in the Nasdaq Composite, led by technology stocks, indicates strong investor confidence in the tech sector, likely resulting in short-term price gains.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The S&P 500 gained 2.30%, led by technology and communication services sectors, as jobless claims fell more than expected.
The broad-based gains in the S&P 500, driven by positive economic data, suggest a bullish sentiment in the market, likely leading to short-term price increases.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80