US Stock Market Situation Yesterday, October 1
Economic and financial news on October 1, 2024. A detailed summary of notable financial information that needs attention today. The US stock market fell in the trading session on Tuesday due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Specifically, the S&P 500 index fell 0.93% to 5,078.75 points. The Nasdaq index slid 1.53% to 17,910.36 points. The Dow Jones index fell 0.41% to close at 42,156.97 points.
On the US Treasury bond situation yesterday 1st October
The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds turned down, down to 3.731%.
About the Dollar Index situation
The dollar index rose 0.43% to 101.21 points after the Fed chairman refused to bet on a large rate cut.
About Gold Situation
World gold prices increased today with spot gold increasing by 29.6 USD, to 2,665 USD/ounce. Gold futures last traded up 30.1 USD compared to early this morning, reaching 2,684.8 USD/ounce.
Regarding the commodity trading market situation, some notable developments
In the economic and financial news at the end of the trading session on Tuesday, oil prices jumped 3% after Iran retaliated against Israel for Israel's campaign against its ally. Specifically, Brent crude oil prices increased by 1.86 USD, equivalent to 2.6%, to 73.56 USD/barrel. WTI crude oil prices increased by 1.66 USD, equivalent to 2.4%, to 69.83 USD/barrel. Let's follow HVA to update and grasp the fastest information about the financial market every day.
