Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slips As Oil Hits $75 - Global Markets Today While US Slept
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 23 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Market Performance: On June 20, U.S. markets closed mixed due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with the S&P 500 declining slightly while the Nasdaq gained for the week; most sectors fell, particularly health care and materials.
Global Market Trends: Asian and European markets showed varied performance, with Japan's Nikkei and Australia's S&P/ASX both down, while China's Shanghai Composite rose; oil prices increased amid geopolitical concerns, and the U.S. dollar strengthened as investors sought safety.
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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.
