U.S. futures for the S&P 500 remained unchanged, while European stock performances were mixed. Brent crude and WTI crude saw slight increases in the commodity market. Stay updated with the latest market movements.
U.S. futures for the S&P 500 remained unchanged, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a slight decline of 0.1%. However, it is important to note that changes in futures do not always accurately predict market movements after the opening bell.
In morning trading, the Stoxx Europe 600 index decreased by 0.2%. Noteworthy performers include Greggs PLC, which saw a rise of 9.4%, and Alcon, which experienced a 5.3% climb. On the other hand, Idorsia slipped by 7.6%, and Davide Campari-Milano dropped by 5.8%. The FTSE 100 also experienced a 0.2% loss. Across Europe, stock performances were mixed with France's CAC 40 declining by 0.1% and Germany's DAX remaining flat.
The Wall Street Journal Dollar Index remained unchanged at 96.98.
In the commodity market, Brent crude saw a slight increase of 0.2%, reaching $77.71 per barrel. Similarly, WTI crude gained 0.2% and settled at $72.40 per barrel.
The German 10-year Bund yield experienced a marginal decline of 1 basis point, falling from 2.188% to 2.179%. Likewise, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury declined by 1 basis point, reaching 4.004% compared to 4.015%. It is important to note that bond prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Asian stocks showed a mixed performance as Japan's Nikkei 225 index gained 2%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng saw a decline of 0.6%. China's benchmark Shanghai Composite also experienced a decrease of 0.5%.
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