ongoing AI/tech sector rotation, easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (supporting risk appetite in some regions), Fed-related rate expectations, and commodity volatility. US indices were largely flat to slightly down (tech weakness offset by gains in industrials/healthcare), while Asia saw strong gains in Japan and Korea driven by tech/AI. Europe was mixed/positive. Commodities: Oil stabilized lower on supply relief; gold held near $4,000/oz; silver corrected. Crypto remained under pressure. Bonds saw elevated but stable yields. Overall, resilient earnings and selective buying supported equities despite volatility.
Global Assets
- Stocks: Broad global equities mixed; US flat/down slightly, Asia strong in select markets, EM outperforming in recent trends.
- Bonds: US 10Y Treasury yield ~4.41%; 30Y ~4.85-4.86%. Yields elevated amid Fed hawkishness and inflation concerns; curve relatively flat.
- Oil: WTI ~$71-72/bbl; Brent ~$74-75/bbl (down on supply relief from Middle East developments).
- Gold: Spot ~$4,000-$4,031/oz (reclaimed $4,000 level amid dollar easing).
- Silver: ~$57.60-$58.77/oz (down slightly, recent correction).
- Crypto: Bitcoin ~$60,000-$65,000 range (testing key support amid broader pressure); Ethereum under pressure (~$1,500-$2,000). Market cap above $2T but cooling.
US Markets
- DJIA: ~51,920 (+0.14%); supported by healthcare, financials, industrials (e.g., Caterpillar strength).
- S&P 500: ~7,357 (-0.01%); near flat, tech/Magnificent 7 weakness (Apple/Microsoft pressure).
- NASDAQ Composite: ~25,358 (-0.46%); hit by tech selloff.
- Russell 2000: ~2,986 (+0.38%); small-caps outperformed.
- NYSE Composite: Mixed in line with broader market (specific close not detailed in snapshots).
Canada & Latin America
- S&P/TSX Composite: Limited specific data; regional LatAm sentiment positive on risk appetite.
- S&P/BMV IPC (Mexico): Modest moves; broader LatAm up on peace hopes.
- Bovespa / Ibovespa (Brazil): Positive tone recently (~0.5% moves in recent sessions); energy/materials influence.
- S&P Merval (Argentina): Volatile but supported by broader EM flows.
- S&P IPSA (Chile): Minor declines in recent snapshots.
Europe
Mixed session with selective strength; STOXX/Euro area indices around flat to modestly positive. AI exposure limited vs. US/Asia.
- DAX: ~24,700-25,000 range (recent +0.3-1% moves).
- FTSE 100: ~10,360-10,400 (slight pressure).
- CAC 40: ~8,400-8,430 (modest gains).
- EURO STOXX 50: ~6,230-6,289 (up ~1% in recent close).
- AEX, IBEX 35, FTSE MIB, SMI, BEL 20, ATX, OMXS30, OMXC25, WIG20: Broadly aligned with regional mix; limited standout moves reported.
- MOEX Russia Index: Modest trading (~2,200 range).
Asia-Pacific
Strong performance in tech-heavy markets (AI/chips).
- Nikkei 225: ~72,366 (+4.61%); record territory on tech rally.
- Shanghai Composite: Modest moves; China A50/SZSE Component aligned with selective EM strength.
- Hang Seng Index: ~23,000-23,076 (mixed, down ~1-1.6% recently).
- SZSE Component / China A50: Steady amid broader China sentiment.
- Taiwan Weighted Index: Strong (AI supply chain benefits, consistent with recent EM outperformance).
- KOSPI: ~8,930 (+5.42%); record highs on chips/AI.
- NIFTY 50: ~24,056-24,249 (+0.9-1%); S&P BSE Sensex ~77,763 (+1%).
- S&P/ASX 200: Positive (~8,700+ in recent closes).
- All Ordinaries / NZX 50: Aligned with Australia/NZ stability.
- SET Index (Thailand), JKSE (Indonesia), FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI: Regional EM flows supportive.
Tadawul All Share (Saudi), TA-35 (Israel), BIST 100 (Turkey): Middle East-focused indices influenced by geopolitical easing; generally stable/positive risk sentiment.
