Asian equities showed mixed results: Market News

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Asian equities showed mixed results: Market News

October 19, 2018 - 14:09
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According to Bloomberg, US futures gained, stocks in Europe fell, while Asian equities showed mixed results. US Treasuries yield is stable at 3,18%. Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell by 0,1%. S&P 500 gained 0,3%.

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According to Bloomberg, US futures gained, stocks in Europe fell, while Asian equities showed mixed results. US Treasuries yield is stable at 3,18%. Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell by 0,1%. S&P 500 gained 0,3%.

Stoxx Europe 600 declined by 0,2% today under pressure of warnings from tire producer Michelin and tool manufacturer Atlas Copco AB.

Shares in Shanghai and Hong Kong grew, even though Asian-Pacific Index MSCI fell along with indexes in Tokyo, India and Taiwan. Index Shanghai Composite grew by 2,6%.

Emerging Markets shares and currencies are stable.

Italy’s shares slid to the lowest level in 19 months as EU warned the country’s government about the budget. Euro grew by 0,1% to $1,1466.

Oil recovered from the lowest level in a month. It gained 0,5% to $69,02 per barrel. Gold price is 0,1% up to $1226,62 per ounce. LME copper increased by 0,4% to $6184.