US and Asian stocks fell, while shares in China and Europe grew: Market News

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US and Asian stocks fell, while shares in China and Europe grew: Market News

October 24, 2018 - 14:34
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According to Bloomberg, US and Asian stocks fell, while shares in China and Europe grew. Dollar gained, and euro declined after disappointing data on manufacturing. Futures of S&P 500 fell sixth day, even though Boeing result beat estimates.

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According to Bloomberg, US and Asian stocks fell, while shares in China and Europe grew. Dollar gained, and euro declined. Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index increased by 0,3%. Euro lost 0,6% to $1,1401 after disappointing data on manufacturing.

Futures of S&P 500 fell sixth day, even though Boeing result beat estimates. Index lost 0,3%. 

Retailers were leaders of Stoxx Europe 600, which gained 0,9%. Pound weakens due to problems with Brexit. It dropped 0,5% to $1,2916. European bonds grew after US Treasuries. German 10-year bonds yield is 0,41%. US Treasuries yield is 3,15%. DAX in Germany gained 0,8%, FTSE in the UK is 1% up.

WTI oil is holding at the lowest level in almost two months after Saudi Arabia promised to cover any deficit that will be the result of US sanctions against Iran. It is traded for $66,75 per barrel. Gold price is $1229,89 per ounce. Currencies of emerging markets grew, while stocks are stable.