Asia Market Blended, Europe Dips; US Futures Slide On Slowdown Fears – World Markets Right this moment Whereas US Slept – SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ARCA:ADIV)

On Friday, March seventh, U.S. markets closed greater after rebounding from early losses, following remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that the economic system stays “in place.” Nonetheless, he cautioned towards anticipating fast rate of interest cuts, emphasizing a cautious method.

Regardless of the late-week rally, persistent uncertainty over U.S. commerce coverage—particularly regarding tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China—contributed to the S&P 500’s recording its worst weekly efficiency since September.

In financial information, February’s jobs report confirmed the U.S. added 151,000 jobs—up from January however beneath the 160,000 forecast. The unemployment charge unexpectedly rose to 4.1%, barely above the 4.0% estimate.

Most S&P 500 sectors rose Friday, led by utilities, tech, and power, whereas client staples and financials declined.

The Dow Jones Industrial Common rose 0.54% to shut at 42,801.72, the S&P 500 gained 0.55% to five,770.20, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.70% to 18,196.22.

Asia Markets Right this moment

• On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.34% to 36,990.00, led by positive aspects within the Energy, Rubber and Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic sectors.
• Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.18%, closing at 7,962.30, led by positive aspects within the Power, Gold and Sources sectors.
• India’s Nifty 50 was down 0.49% to 22,441.10, whereas the Nifty 500 slipped 1.02% to twenty,234.80.
• China’s Shanghai Composite declined 0.19% to three,366.16, and the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.39% to three,928.80.
• Hong Kong’s Dangle Seng fell 1.85%, ending the session at 23,783.49.

Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET

• The European STOXX 50 was down 0.70%.
• Germany’s DAX declined 0.71%.
• France’s CAC fell 0.39%.
• U.Ok.’s FTSE 100 index traded decrease by 0.40%

Commodities at 06:00 AM ET

• Crude Oil WTI was buying and selling greater by 0.27% at $67.22/bbl, and Brent was up 0.28% at $70.57/bbl.
• Oil costs steadied Monday amid tariff uncertainty, rising OPEC+ output, and weak international demand. WTI marked its seventh weekly loss, whereas Brent fell for a 3rd straight week.
• Pure Gasoline gained 4.35% to $4.588.
• Gold was buying and selling greater by 0.06% at $2,915.81, Silver was up 0.64% to $33.020, and Copper slipped 0.62% to $4.6805.

U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET

• Dow futures have been down 0.80%, S&P 500 futures fell 1.00% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1.15%.
• U.S. inventory futures fell Monday amid tariff uncertainty, recession fears, and weak Chinese language inflation information.

Foreign exchange at 06:00 AM ET

The U.S. Greenback Index slipped 0.14% to 103.70, USD/JPY was down 0.64% to 147.08, and USD/AUD declined 0.30% to 1.5811.

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