Key Takeaway: Global markets closed with a mixed tone: US indices hit new record highs on the back of AI and cloud sector strength, European equities were mostly flat to lower, and commodities—especially oil and precious metals—outperformed. The US dollar remained stable, while market sentiment was buoyed by softer inflation data and rising expectations for a Fed rate cut.
🕔 Major Indices – Closing Prices & Daily Performance
Index
Closing Price
Daily Change (%)
Region
S&P 500
6,532.04
+0.30%
US
Nasdaq Composite
21,879.49
+0.30%
US
Dow Jones
45,490.92
-0.48%
US
FTSE 100
9,225.39
-0.19%
Europe
DAX
23,632.95
-0.36%
Europe
CAC 40
7,761.32
+0.15%
Europe
IBEX 35
15,217.50
+1.29%
Europe
Insight: US tech and AI stocks powered the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time highs, while European indices were mixed, with Spain’s IBEX 35 outperforming.
💱 Forex – Major Currency Pairs
Pair
Rate
Trend
EUR/USD
1.1698
Stable
GBP/USD
1.3533
Stable
USD/JPY
147.40
Stable
🛢️ Commodities – Latest Prices & Daily Moves
Commodity
Price (USD)
Daily Change (%)
Gold (oz)
3,640.74
+0.39%
Silver (oz)
41.17
+0.64%
Copper (ton)
9,847.00
+0.25%
Brent Oil
67.62
+1.64%
WTI Oil
63.75
+1.59%
Wheat (ton)
170.50
+0.15%
Corn (bushel)
3.99
-0.56%
Highlight: Brent and WTI oil led the day’s gains, while gold and silver continued to attract safe-haven flows.
📊 Visual: Daily Market Performance
🏆 Top & Bottom Performers
Top Gainers
Daily Change (%)
Brent Oil
+1.64%
WTI Oil
+1.59%
IBEX 35
+1.29%
Silver
+0.64%
Gold
+0.39%
Top Decliners
Daily Change (%)
Corn
-0.56%
Dow Jones
-0.48%
DAX
-0.36%
FTSE 100
-0.19%
📰 Key Market Drivers & News
AI & Cloud Boom: Oracle’s 36% surge on blockbuster AI/cloud results and a $300B OpenAI deal sparked a rally in tech infrastructure stocks, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs.
Fed Rate Cut Bets: Softer inflation (PPI) and weak labor data increased confidence in a Fed rate cut at next week’s FOMC meeting.
Sector Rotation: While AI and energy stocks soared, some mega-cap tech (Amazon, Salesforce) and healthcare names lagged.
Commodities Rally: Oil rebounded strongly, and gold hovered near record highs as investors sought inflation hedges and safe havens.
Europe Mixed: Spanish equities outperformed, while Germany and the UK saw mild declines amid ongoing political and economic uncertainty.
📈 Asset Class & Regional Performance
Asset Class
Avg. Daily Change
Commodities
+0.59%
Equity Indices
+0.14%
Region
Avg. Daily Change
Europe (Equities)
+0.22%
US (Equities)
+0.04%
Key Finding: Commodities outperformed equities, with oil and precious metals leading gains. European indices, especially Spain, outpaced US averages.
🔎 Market Sentiment & Outlook
Risk Appetite: Supported by AI/tech optimism and Fed cut hopes.
Volatility: Remains moderate, with sector rotation evident.
Next Catalysts: US CPI inflation data and the FOMC rate decision next week.
Summary Box: The session closed with record highs for US tech indices, a strong rebound in oil and metals, and a stable dollar. Market focus now turns to inflation data and the Fed, with sector rotation and commodities in the spotlight.
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