🌇 Evening Markets Summary – September 4, 2025 (Final US Close)

Key Takeaway:
US markets closed with mixed results as investors digested fresh economic data and shifting rate cut expectations. Commodities outperformed, led by Brent crude and gold, while tech stocks lagged. The dollar strengthened modestly against major currencies.

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📈 Major Stock Indices – Official Closing Prices

Index	Closing Price	Daily Change (%)
S&P 500	6,469.73	-1.06%
Dow Jones	45,451.35	+0.78%
Nasdaq Composite	21,593.34	-1.40%
Russell 2000	2,349.97	-1.17%

• Dow Jones was the only major US index to close higher, buoyed by gains in rate-sensitive sectors.
• Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell, pressured by a sharp rotation out of tech stocks.

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🇪🇺 European Stock Markets – Closing Recap

Index	Closing Price	Daily Change (%)
FTSE 100	9,216.87 GBP	+0.42%
DAX	23,770.33 EUR	+0.74%
CAC 40	7,698.92 EUR	-0.27%
IBEX 35	14,918.30 EUR	+0.87%

• European equities closed broadly higher, led by the DAX and IBEX 35, as bond market stability and US rate cut hopes supported sentiment.

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💱 Forex Market Snapshot (Post-US Close)

Pair	Rate	Daily Change (%)
EUR/USD	1.1650	+0.25%
GBP/USD	1.3433	+0.47%
USD/JPY	148.47	+0.77%

• The US dollar gained against the yen, while the euro and pound edged higher versus the dollar.

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🛢️ Commodities – Oil & Gold (Latest)

Commodity	Price (USD)	Daily Change (%)
WTI Crude Oil	63.33	+1.11%
Brent Crude	66.81	+2.66%
Gold (Spot)	3,550.88	+1.00%

• Brent crude led gains among major assets, rebounding on supply concerns.
• Gold continued to attract safe-haven flows, closing near record highs.

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📊 Market Performance Visualization

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📰 Market Drivers & Analysis

• Fed Rate Cut Bets: Softer inflation data increased expectations for a September rate cut, driving a rotation out of tech and into rate-sensitive sectors.
• Sector Rotation: Tech stocks (notably the Nasdaq) underperformed, while small caps and the Dow benefited from renewed interest in cyclical and value names.
• Commodities Rally: Oil prices rebounded on supply concerns, and gold rose as investors sought safety amid market volatility.
• Forex Moves: The dollar strengthened against the yen, while the euro and pound posted modest gains versus the greenback.

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📈 Performance by Category

Category	Avg. Daily Change	Best Performer	Worst Performer
US Equity	-0.71%	Dow Jones (+0.78%)	Nasdaq (-1.40%)
Forex	+0.49%	USD/JPY (+0.77%)	EUR/USD (+0.25%)
Commodity	+1.59%	Brent Crude (+2.66%)	Gold (+1.00%)

Key Finding:
Commodities led the day, with Brent crude and gold both posting strong gains. US equities were mixed, with the Dow outperforming and tech stocks under pressure.

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🔎 Summary Table: Top & Bottom Performers

Top 3 Performers	Daily Change (%)
Brent Crude Oil	+2.66%
WTI Crude Oil	+1.11%
Gold (Spot)	+1.00%

Bottom 3 Performers	Daily Change (%)
Nasdaq Composite	-1.40%
Russell 2000	-1.17%
S&P 500	-1.06%

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Summary Box:
The global market session closed with a positive tilt for commodities and a mixed picture for equities. Investors are closely watching central bank signals and sector rotations, with volatility likely to persist as new economic data emerges.

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