London, Monday, 31 January 2022 -
US Markets summary
The final trading day of January saw US stocks close significantly higher, led by advances in consumer discretionary, communication services, and technology firms. The three major indexes managed to recoup some of their losses for the month, but they still suffered significant losses as a result of mixed earnings reports and the Fed's shift to a more hawkish monetary policy, with investors increasingly betting on five rate hikes in 2022.
European Markets summary
Almost all European markets ended the first trading day of the week with gains.
On Monday, the STOXX Europe 600 gained 3.33 points, or 0.72 percent, to close at 468.88 points, representing nearly 90% of the market capitalisation of the European market in 17 nations.
The FTSE 100 index in the United Kingdom concluded the day at 7,464, down 1.7 points, or 0.02 percent.
The DAX 30 in Germany was up 0.99 percent, or 152.25 points, to 15,471 points.
The CAC 40 index in France rose 0.48 percent, or 33.32 points, to 6,999.
The FTSE MIB in Italy rose 248.64 points, or 0.94 percent, to 26,814 points, while the IBEX 35 in Spain gained 3 points, or 0.03 percent, to 8,612 points.
With Chinese markets closed for a week, major stock markets in Asia saw increases at Monday's close.
U.S. Stock Market Indexes
S&P 500: +83.68 (+1.89%) to 4,515.53
Nasdaq: +469.31 (+3.41%) to 14,239.88
Dow Jones: +406.39 (+1.17%) to 35,131.86
European Stock Market Indexes
STOXX Europe 600: +2.80 (0.60%) at 468.35 as at Jan 31, 5:30 PM GMT+1
FTSE 100 in London: −1.70 (0.023%) at 7,464.37 as at Jan 31, 4:35 PM GMT
DAX 30 in Germany: +152.25 (0.99%) at 15,471.20 as at Jan 31, 5:55 PM GMT+1
CAC 40 in France: +33.32 (0.48%) at 6,999.20 as at Jan 31, 6:05 PM GMT+1
FTSE MIB 30 in Italy: +248.64 (0.94%) at 26,814.05 as at Jan 31, 5:36 PM GMT+1
IBEX 35 in Spain: +3.00 (0.035%) at 8,612.80 as at Jan 31, 5:38 PM GMT+1
Other markets
Ten-year U.S. Treasury note: +0.009 or 1.782%
Dollar index: -0.63 or -0.64% at 96.64
VIX volatility index: −2.83 (10.23%) at 24.83
Oil prices
Brent crude: 1.26 or 1.40% at $91.29 per barrel as at Jan 31, 2022 7:29 p.m. GMT
West Texas Intermediate: 1.54 or 1.77% at $88.36 per barrel as at Jan 31, 2022 at 4:27 p.m. EST
Precious metals
Gold: +8.98 or +0.50% at $1,798.28 an ounce
Silver: +0.09 or +0.40% at $22.49 an ounce
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin: +498.70 (1.32%) at $38,400.00 as at Jan 31, 9:39 PM UTC
Ethereum: +74.50 (2.86%) at $2,677.39 as at Jan 31, 9:39 PM UTC
(Written and edited by: The Decision Maker)
