In recent days, the stock market has shown significant declines, reflecting growing concerns about the economic health of the US and Germany. These trends are alarming for investors worried about the slowdown in economic growth and uncertainties in policy.
Two key Wall Street indices have fallen for the fourth consecutive day. This was influenced by the decrease in Treasury bond yields and the dollar's exchange rate. The slowing economic growth in the US is causing heightened market anxiety.
1. S&P 500 Index:
- Lost 28.00 points
- Decline of 0.47%
- Closed at 5955.25
2. Nasdaq Composite Index:
- Fell by 260.54 points
- Declined by 1.35%
- Ended at 19026.39
3. Dow Jones Industrial Average:
- Rose by 159.95 points
- Increased by 0.37%
- Closed at 43,621.16
Oil prices reached a two-month low due to weak economic news from the US and Germany. This has raised concerns about a decrease in oil demand, despite the euro being supported by the election results in Germany. European stocks, in turn, closed on a positive note, buoyed by the strengthened euro.
Oil Prices:
- Hit a two-month low
- Resulting from weak economic data from the US and Germany
Euro and European Stocks:
- Euro boosted by elections in Germany
- European stocks closed positively
Ahead of the release of Nvidia's $NVDA fourth-quarter results, the market was in a state of nervousness. This report, along with the upcoming Friday report on the Consumer Spending Index, monitored by the Federal Reserve, is at the forefront of investors' minds.
US Treasury bond yields continue to decrease, reflecting current market apprehensions and expectations regarding economic policy.
- 10-year Bond Yield decreased by 9.5 basis points to 4.298%
- 2-year Bond Yield dropped by 7.2 basis points to 4.096%
The decline in major Wall Street indices, the fall in oil prices, and the anticipation of Nvidia's quarterly report and Consumer Spending Index data create significant market uncertainty. Amid slowing economic growth and policy uncertainty, investors remain vigilant and closely monitor emerging economic and political signals.
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