Key Takeaway: Global markets closed the day with a positive tilt: US and Asian indices advanced, Europe was mixed, and the US dollar broadly weakened against major currencies. Technology and energy led sector gains, while market sentiment was buoyed by dovish Fed signals and strong corporate earnings. See below for a full breakdown, actionable insights, and a visual dashboard to share on http://www.ramonmorell.com and your social channels.
📊 Global Indices – Closing Prices & Daily Performance
Index
Region
Closing Price
Daily Change
% Change
Performance
S&P 500
US
6,497.39
+16.24
+0.25%
Moderate Gain
Dow Jones
US
45,587.34
+22.79
+0.05%
Flat
Nasdaq Composite
US
21,703.44
+112.86
+0.52%
Strong Gain
FTSE 100
Europe
9,216.82
-38.71
-0.42%
Moderate Decline
DAX
Europe
24,039.92
-7.21
-0.03%
Flat
CAC 40
Europe
7,762.60
+18.63
+0.24%
Moderate Gain
Nikkei 225
Asia
42,828.79
+312.65
+0.73%
Strong Gain
Hang Seng
Asia
24,998.82
-202.49
-0.81%
Strong Decline
Shanghai Composite
Asia
3,843.60
+42.28
+1.10%
Strong Gain
Market Breadth: 6 of 9 tracked indices advanced (66.7%) Best Performer: Shanghai Composite (+1.10%) Worst Performer: Hang Seng (-0.81%)
Sectors: 6 of 12 US sectors outperformed, led by tech
Key Risks: Asia volatility, European softness, Fed policy
Catalysts Ahead: US Core PCE, income/spending, global inflation data
Summary: Global equities closed mostly higher, led by US and China. The US dollar weakened, and tech stocks outperformed on strong earnings. All eyes are on US inflation and spending data for the next market move. Use the dashboard above for your blog and social media—drive engagement by asking your audience which sector or region they expect to lead next!