Les marchés asiatiques et européens ont reculé, le Nikkei 225 au Japon et le Shanghai Composite en Chine clôturant en baisse. Les prix du pétrole brut ont atteint leur plus bas niveau en six semaines en raison de la faiblesse de la demande de carburant en été et des inquiétudes concernant le ralentissement économique de la Chine.

On Wednesday, December 27th, the U.S. stock markets closed in green, with major U.S. stock indexes fluctuating between slight gains and losses during the session. In economic data, the Richmond Manufacturing Activity Index Dropped to -11 in December, a Ten-Month Low versus -5 in the prior month; the Service Sector Revenues Index in the U.S. Fifth District Fell to 0, compared to November's reading of 1. Within the S&P 500's 11 primary sectors, the real estate category led with the highest percentage gain, while energy stocks bore the brunt of the losses, adversely affected by falling crude oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.30%, closing at 37,656.52. ...

On Thursday, Nov. 30, U.S. stock markets closed mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining more than 500 points. In economic data, The U.S. October personal consumption expenditure price index remained stable, following September’s 0.4% increase. Annual core PCE inflation decreased to 3.5% from 3.7%. U.S. jobless claims increased to 218,000 for the week ending Nov. 25, up from 211,000 the prior week and below the 220,000 forecast. Chicago PMI jumped to 55.8 in November from 44 in October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.47% to 35,950.89, the S&P 500 gained 0.38% to 4,567.80, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.23%, ending the session at 14,226.22. Asian Markets Today Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended Friday’s ...

On Thursday, November 10th, the U.S. stock markets closed lower amid rising Treasury yields following a lackluster 30-year bond auction and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell highlighted the need for continued efforts to bring inflation back to its desired level, emphasizing that there is still a "long way to go" to get to the 2% target. S&P 500's eight-day and the Nasdaq broke the nine-day winning streaks, the longest since November 2021. S&P's all 11 sectors finished lower, with healthcare and consumer discretionary sectors leading the fall. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.65% to 33,891.94, ...

On Thursday, October 26, the U.S. stock markets closed in the red as investors processed mixed quarterly earnings and indications of economic resilience. In economic data, the U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 4.9% in Q3, surpassing expectations of 4.3%, while initial jobless claims rose by 10,000 to 210,000 in the week ending October 21, slightly exceeding the estimated 208,000. The Nasdaq saw its largest percentage drop, primarily due to the underperformance of the “magnificent seven” mega-cap stocks, driven by uncertain earnings guidance and the expectation of prolonged high interest rates. Among the S&P 500’s 11 major sectors, communication services experienced the biggest drop, down 2.6%, while real estate saw the most significant ...

On Monday, October 23, the U.S. stock markets closed mixed as Treasury yields retreated from 5%, and investors turned their attention to upcoming earnings and economic data. Nasdaq closed higher, ending a four-day losing streak. Communication services showed the most significant gain among the S&P 500’s 11 major sectors, while energy shares experienced the most significant percentage decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.58% to 32,936.41, the S&P 500 was down 0.17% to 4,217.04, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.37% and closed at 13,018.33. Asian ...

On Monday, October 23, the U.S. stock markets closed mixed as Treasury yields retreated from 5%, and investors turned their attention to upcoming earnings and economic data. Nasdaq closed higher, ending a four-day losing streak. Communication services showed the most significant gain among the S&P 500’s 11 major sectors, while energy shares experienced the most significant percentage decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.58% to 32,936.41, the S&P 500 was down 0.17% to 4,217.04, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.37% and closed at 13,018.33. Asian ...

On Friday, October 20, U.S. stock markets closed in red as investors worried about potential interest rate increases and the expanding Israel-Hamas conflict. All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced declines, with technology and financials leading the downturn. The third-quarter U.S. earnings season is in full swing, with 86 S&P 500 companies having reported their results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.86% to 33,127.28, the S&P 500 dipped 1.26% to 4,224.16, while the Nasdaq Composite was down by 1.53% and closed at 12,983.81. Asian ...

On Friday, October 20, U.S. stock markets closed in red as investors worried about potential interest rate increases and the expanding Israel-Hamas conflict. All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced declines, with technology and financials leading the downturn. The third-quarter U.S. earnings season is in full swing, with 86 S&P 500 companies having reported their results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.86% to 33,127.28, the S&P 500 dipped 1.26% to 4,224.16, while the Nasdaq Composite was down by 1.53% and closed at 12,983.81. Asian ...

On Monday, October 16, the U.S. stock markets closed higher, reflecting optimism over earnings season. Treasury yields increased as investors closely monitored the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. In economic data, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index for October was reported at -4.6, a drop from 1.9 in the previous month but still better than the expected -7. All the sectors on the S&P 500 ended positively, with consumer discretionary and communication services stocks registering the highest increases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.93% to 33,984.54, the S&P ...