Global Markets: Stocks Experience Mixed Gains and Losses

The three major US stock indexes had a mixed day, with the ‌Dow ​Jones ​Industrial Average rising ‌228.30 points‍ to close at⁣ 41622.08 points, a 0.55% increase. The S&P 500 index fell 7.07‌ points to close at 5633.09 points, a 0.13% decrease.

Major technology stocks experienced a ​mixed day, with Apple falling over 1%, while ‌Nvidia and Tesla fell over 1%. Amazon and Netflix fell ​slightly. However, banks, precious metals, and‍ aviation sectors were among the biggest gainers, with Alcoa rising over‍ 6%, Century Aluminum rising over 4%, and Carnival Cruise Lines rising over 3%.

Chinese concept stocks‌ fell, with the Nasdaq ⁣Gold Dragon ‌Index down 0.58%. NIO fell over 2%, while Alibaba and Bilibili fell over 1%. However, Pinduoduo rose over 2%, and Manbang ‌rose over 1%.

European Stock Market

The three major European stock⁣ indexes were mixed on the day. The Financial Times 100-stock average price⁤ index of the London stock market⁣ closed at 8278.44 points, up 5.35 points or 0.06%‍ from⁣ the previous trading day. The CAC40 index⁢ of the Paris ⁤stock market in France closed at 7449.44 points, down 15.81 points or 0.21% from the⁣ previous trading day.

Commodity Market

International⁤ oil prices rose at the end of the day, ‍with light‍ crude oil futures for‌ October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rising $1.44 to close at $70.09 a barrel, up 2.10%. The price of Brent ​crude oil futures in ⁢London rose $1.10 to close at $72.75 a barrel, an increase of 1.55%.

International gold prices fell, with the main COMEX gold futures contract falling $1.80 per ounce, or 0.07%, ⁤to $2,608.90 per ounce.

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The Yen rebounded strongly ‌and broke through ⁢the ‍140 mark, with rumors in the market that the Federal Reserve will suddenly cut interest rates. The dollar-yen exchange rate⁤ fell below the ​key psychological level of 140 on Monday, hitting its lowest level in ​nearly nine months.

BHP Billiton warned that the demand for copper ⁢will increase rapidly in a few years, leading to a surge in copper prices. The company cited the growing use of artificial intelligence as a major factor in the increasing demand for copper.

Central Bank Super Week

The market will be⁣ watching the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision this ⁣week, with many analysts expecting a rate cut. The Fed’s interest rate cut starting at 25 basis points is⁤ seen as the path of least resistance, which ‍can avoid a sudden interest rate ​cut that triggers market panic.

India’s Renewable Energy Commitment

India’s Minister of Renewable Energy announced that the country had received a commitment of‍ $386 billion from banks and financial institutions to expand its renewable energy ⁢capacity to reach the goal of generating⁤ 500GW of renewable energy by 2030.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Adverse Weather Trading

The Hong Kong‍ Exchange announced ⁢that it will implement adverse weather trading from September 23, 2024. The severe weather agreement will allow securities ⁤traded⁣ on or through exchanges to continue operating during inclement weather.