Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Advances; US Dollar Gains While Gold Hits New High At $2,555 - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
U.S. stocks ended lower as investors awaited Nvidia's quarterly report, with Nvidia shares dipping 2.1%. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed lower. In Asia, markets were mixed, while European markets advanced. The U.S. dollar gained, and gold hit a new high at $2,555.
August 29, 2024 | 11:20 am
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Gold reached a new high of $2,555.80, reflecting increased investor interest amid market uncertainties.
Gold's new high suggests increased demand for safe-haven assets as investors navigate market uncertainties, potentially driving further price increases.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Nvidia shares fell 2.1% as investors await its quarterly report, which could impact the AI-driven market rally. Despite the dip, Nvidia shares have surged 154% this year.
Nvidia's upcoming quarterly report is highly anticipated and could influence the AI-driven market rally. The 2.1% dip reflects investor caution, but the stock's 154% rise this year shows strong underlying performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The S&P 500 index fell 0.60% as eight out of eleven sector indexes declined, led by information technology and consumer discretionary.
The S&P 500's decline was driven by weakness in major sectors like information technology and consumer discretionary, indicating broader market concerns.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 70