Global markets showed mixed performance amid geopolitical tensions (especially Middle East developments impacting energy), resilient corporate earnings (particularly in tech/AI), and shifting rate expectations. US indices closed slightly lower with tech under some pressure, while bonds saw yields edge higher. Oil remained elevated due to supply concerns, precious metals stayed strong but softened slightly, and crypto traded sideways near recent ranges. Europe was relatively stable/mixed, Asia showed divergence with some gains in Hong Kong/China offsetting Japan weakness. Overall sentiment cautious but supported by earnings and AI themes.
- Oil (Brent Crude): Trading around $88–92 per barrel (elevated on supply fears/geopolitics; recent fluctuations with some retreat from peaks).
- Gold: Approximately $4,003–$4,010 per ounce (near record territory but down slightly intraday ~0.1–0.3%; strong YTD performer).
- Silver: Around $56–$57 per ounce (volatile, down modestly on the day).
- Crypto (Bitcoin): Hovering ~$64,000–$66,000 (sideways/mild rebound; ETH near $1,870–$1,900). Fear & Greed in “Fear” territory.
Global Bonds
- US 10-Year Treasury Yield: ~4.59–4.60% (up slightly ~0.05% amid repricing and higher rate expectations).
US Markets (July 20, 2026 closes/levels)
- DJIA: ~51,839 (down ~0.59%).
- S&P 500: ~7,443–7,445 (down ~0.19%).
- NASDAQ Composite: ~25,508 (down ~0.05%).
- Russell 2000: ~2,943 (down ~0.64%).
- NYSE Composite: Not specified in detail; broadly followed major indices lower.
North America
- S&P/TSX Composite (Canada): Mixed/declines in line with US (specific close limited; energy-sensitive).
- S&P/BMV IPC (Mexico): Limited fresh data; regional emerging markets cautious.
Europe (mixed, relatively resilient)
- DAX (Germany): ~24,847 (flat to +0.06%).
- FTSE 100 (UK): ~10,525 (down ~0.71%).
- CAC 40 (France): ~8,340 (flat ~+0.02%).
- EURO STOXX 50: Followed broader European stability.
- AEX (Netherlands), IBEX 35 (Spain), FTSE MIB (Italy), SMI (Switzerland), BEL 20 (Belgium), ATX (Austria), OMXS30 (Sweden), OMXC25 (Denmark), WIG20 (Poland): Mostly flat to modestly mixed, with selective strength in earnings-supported names.
- MOEX Russia Index: Limited visibility; impacted by geopolitics.
Asia-Pacific
- Nikkei 225 (Japan): ~64,141 (notable decline ~4% in recent session; volatility).
- Shanghai Composite (China): Gains in recent sessions; supportive of regional recovery.
- Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong): ~25,143 (up ~2.36%).
- SZSE Component, China A50: Aligned with mainland strength.
- Taiwan Weighted Index: Tech/AI exposure led to mixed performance.
- KOSPI (South Korea): Volatile but with prior gains in chips.
- NIFTY 50 & S&P BSE Sensex (India): Underperformed YTD in some reports; cautious.
- S&P/ASX 200 & All Ordinaries (Australia): Modest moves.
- NZX 50 (New Zealand): Limited specifics.
Southeast Asia & Middle East
- SET Index (Thailand), JKSE (Indonesia), FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI: Emerging Asia mixed amid global risk tone.
- Tadawul All Share (Saudi Arabia), TA-35 (Israel), BIST 100 (Turkey): Energy/geopolitics influence; selective resilience.
Latin America
- Bovespa / Ibovespa (Brazil): Commodity-sensitive; followed global trends.
- S&P Merval (Argentina), S&P IPSA (Chile): Emerging market volatility.
