European & US Market Closing Report – August 6, 2025
Key Takeaway: Global markets ended the day on a positive note, with US and European equities closing higher despite ongoing trade tensions and mixed economic data. Cryptocurrencies outperformed all other asset classes, while commodities like oil and gold retreated. The US dollar weakened, supporting gains in major currency pairs.
🕔 Market Closing Overview
🕓 Why European Markets Close Earlier
European stock exchanges (e.g., London, Frankfurt, Paris) typically close between 17:30 and 18:00 CET, several hours before US markets (which close at 22:00 CET). This means European indices reflect only the day’s European trading, while US indices capture later global developments.
📊 Major Indices – Closing Levels
Index
Closing Level
Daily Change (%)
FTSE 100
9,164.31
+0.24%
DAX
23,924.36
+0.33%
CAC 40
7,635.03
+0.18%
EURO STOXX 50
5,263.29
+0.26%
S&P 500
6,347.23 (Still open)
+0.76%
Dow Jones
44,199.37 (Still open)
+0.20%
Nasdaq
21,134.57 (Still open)
+1.04%
Summary: All major European indices closed higher, led by the DAX. US markets extended gains into the evening, with the Nasdaq outperforming on tech strength.
💱 Forex – End-of-Day Rates (Open 24H)
Pair
Rate
Daily Change (%)
EUR/USD
1.1663
+0.73%
GBP/USD
1.3364
+0.49%
USD/JPY
147.11
-0.31%
The US dollar weakened, supporting gains in both the euro and pound.
🪙 Commodities – Gold & Oil
Asset
Price
Daily Change (%)
Trend/Comment
Gold (spot)
$3,370.20
-0.27%
Pullback after recent rally
WTI Crude Oil
$64.22
-1.44%
Under pressure, supply concerns
Brent Crude Oil
$66.75
-1.32%
Follows WTI lower
Gold retreated as risk appetite improved.
Oil prices fell further on oversupply and OPEC+ output worries.
🪙 Cryptocurrencies – End-of-Day Leaders
Name
Price (USD)
Daily Change (%)
Bitcoin
115,444.43
+1.51%
Ethereum
3,679.56
+2.45%
Dogecoin
0.2058
+3.68%
Cardano
0.7434
+2.77%
Solana
168.60
+2.59%
BNB
772.69
+2.71%
XRP
3.00
+1.12%
Crypto outperformed all other asset classes, with broad-based gains and strong inflows into Ethereum and altcoins.
📈 Visual Market Dashboard
🏆 Best & Worst Performers
Top 5 Gainers
Daily Change (%)
Dogecoin
+3.68%
Cardano
+2.77%
BNB
+2.71%
Solana
+2.59%
Ethereum
+2.45%
Top 3 Losers
Daily Change (%)
WTI Crude Oil
-1.44%
Brent Crude Oil
-1.32%
Gold
-0.27%
📰 Key Drivers Today
US Tariff Announcements: New tariffs and trade deal headlines drove volatility, but markets found relief in a less severe EU-US deal than feared .
Weaker US Jobs Data: Soft labor numbers increased expectations for Fed rate cuts, supporting equities and weakening the dollar .
Crypto Regulatory Clarity: Positive news from the US SEC and global adoption headlines boosted crypto sentiment .
📝 Conclusion
Global markets closed higher, with US tech stocks and cryptocurrencies leading gains. European indices finished in the green before US momentum accelerated. The US dollar weakened, gold and oil retreated, and crypto assets outperformed. Investors remain focused on central bank policy, trade developments, and upcoming economic data.
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