Asia Ex-Japan Markets Up, Europe Slips, While Dollar Extends Slide - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 21 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Market Performance: On May 20, U.S. markets closed lower due to rising Treasury yields and federal debt concerns, with the Dow down 0.27%, S&P 500 down 0.39%, and Nasdaq down 0.38%. Defensive sectors like utilities and healthcare gained, while energy and tech stocks led the declines.
Global Market Trends: Asian markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei down 0.58% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 up 0.52%. European indices also fell, with the STOXX 50 down 0.43%, while commodities like crude oil and gold saw price increases amid geopolitical tensions.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
