Asia Ex-China And Europe Markets Dip, Greenback Strengthens – World Markets In the present day Whereas US Slept – SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ARCA:ADIV)

On Tuesday, February 18, U.S. markets closed within the inexperienced, with the S&P 500 reaching a document excessive amid a quiet session as buyers awaited Fed minutes and retail earnings. Fed officers signaled a gradual charge coverage as a consequence of inflation considerations. Markets stay cautious as value development accelerates and shopper sentiment weakens, with no quick stress on the Fed to chop charges.

In financial information, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index rose 18.3 factors in February to +5.7, surpassing market expectations of -1.

Most S&P 500 sectors superior, led by vitality, supplies, and utilities, whereas communication companies and shopper discretionary shares declined.

The Dow Jones Industrial Common elevated 0.02% to shut at 44,556.34, whereas the S&P 500 gained 0.24% to six,129.58. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.07%, ending at 20,041.26.

Asia Markets In the present day

• On Wednesday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.34% to shut at 39,182.00, weighed down by losses within the Rubber, Marine Transport, and Retail sectors.
• Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.73% to eight,419.20, dragged decrease by Vitality, Financials, and Client Staples.
• India’s Nifty 50 slipped 0.13% to 22,916.15, whereas the Nifty 500 gained 0.51% to shut at 20,717.00. The decline was led by losses within the Expertise, Quick-Transferring Client Items, and Healthcare sectors.
• China’s Shanghai Composite rose 0.81% to three,351.54, whereas the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 added 0.70%, ending at 3,940.16.
• Hong Kong’s Hold Seng dipped 0.14% to shut at 22,944.24.

Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET

• The European STOXX 50 was down 0.32%.
• Germany’s DAX declined 0.38%.
• France’s CAC fell 0.45%.
• U.Ok.’s FTSE 100 index traded decrease by 0.26%

Commodities at 05:30 AM ET

• Crude Oil WTI was buying and selling increased by 0.78% at $72.39/bbl, and Brent was up 0.69% at $76.36/bbl.
• Oil costs rose as a consequence of provide considerations within the U.S. and Russia and uncertainty over Ukraine peace talks. Brent crude and WTI gained as chilly climate, a Ukrainian drone assault, and potential OPEC+ selections supported costs.
• Pure Gasoline declined 0.37% to $3.992.
• Gold was buying and selling increased by 0.47% at $2,962.69, Silver was up 0.61% to $33.557, and Copper rose 0.23% to $4.6015.

U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET

Dow futures had been down 0.02%, S&P 500 futures declined 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.07%.

Foreign exchange at 05:30 AM ET

• The U.S. Greenback Index rose 0.12% to 107.21, USD/JPY was down 0.18% to 151.74, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5743.
• The greenback remained secure Wednesday whereas the yen strengthened amid Ukraine ceasefire talks and new U.S. tariff threats.

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