The global market has seen significant developments on the 16th May 2024, driven by various factors including stock market movements, commodity price fluctuations, and geopolitical events.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.3%, while the S&P 500 increased by 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite rose by 0.5%.
The FTSE 100 in the UK increased by 0.4%, the German DAX declined by 0.2%, and the French CAC 40 remained stable.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged by 1.1%, while China’s Shanghai Composite dipped by 0.3%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng remained steady.
Brent crude oil prices rose by 1.5% to $80 per barrel, and WTI crude oil increased by 1.3% to $78 per barrel.
Gold prices increased by 2.2%, reaching $1,900 per ounce.
The USD/EUR exchange rate remained stable at 0.89, while the USD/JPY pair declined slightly to 110.50.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe influenced commodity prices and trade relations between the US, China, and Europe impacted market movements.
The global market on 16th May 2024, exhibited mixed performances influenced by geopolitical events, economic data releases, and corporate developments.
