Global Stock Market

Japanese stocks were mixed at the close Friday, June 4, affected by growth-related stocks, while investors awaited the important US jobs report, which may increase concerns about inflation and talk of reduced purchases by the Federal Reserve. The Nikkei index closed down 0.40% to 28,941.52 points after two days of …

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished lower on Thursday, with tech stocks leading the decline. In addition, a rise in Treasury bond yields to their highest level in more than two weeks weighed on the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 23.34 points, or 0.07%, to …

European stocks showed a mixed performance on Thursday, as positive economic data boosted investors’ sentiment amid anticipation for the May jobs report in the U.S. The STOXX Europe 600 index lost 0.12% to close at 450.79 points, after finishing at a new record high on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the basic resources …

European shares fell today after hitting unprecedented high levels earlier in the week, as investors’ eyes are turning to US and European economic data to derive indications about the direction of monetary policy in the future. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.1%, in line with the cautious moves of …

Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday, as the broad Topix index hit its highest level in more than six weeks as the country’s vaccination campaign increased activity, raising hopes that the economy will recover from pandemic-related restrictions. The Nikkei index rose 0.39% to 29,058.11 points, while the broader Topix index …

The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Wednesday, supported by positive expectations for economic recovery that led to an improved risk appetite and sentiment among Wall Street investors. Earlier today, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report showed that the economy expanded better than …

European stocks finished higher on Wednesday, hitting a new all-time record high, amid improves investors’ sentiment towards economic recovery from the pandemic. The STOXX 600 Europe index gained 0.28% to close at 451.34 points. Meanwhile, the French CAC40 index rose by 0.50% to finish at 6,521.52 points. The German DAX …

Japanese shares closed higher on Wednesday, June 2, buoyed by gains in the hotel sector, as increased activity in vaccination campaigns raised hopes of resuming economic activities, while shares of automakers rose to new records amid an increase in global demand. The Nikkei index rose 0.46% to close at 28946.14 …

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished Tuesday’s trading session on a mixed note, failing to maintain its earlier gains that came on the back of positive expectations in Wall Street due to the release of positive economic data. Positive reading of the ISM manufacturing sector’s PMI helped technology stocks …

The main Japanese stock index, Nikkei, closed slightly lower on Tuesday, June 1, as investors awaited two important US economic reports, but losses were limited by hopes that the local economy would return to normal activity in light of the increase in vaccination activity despite the delay. The Nikkei index …