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Stock Market Conditions and Indexes, Oil, Gold and Foreign Money Markets as of October 13, 2020
– The New York Dow Jones Stock Exchange closed overnight (October 13) as investors were concerned about the news, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) suspended a test of a COVID-19 vaccine. A participant was found to be ill for unknown reasons and Eli Lilly & Co announced the suspension of voluntary participation in the COVID-19 antibody assay. Due to security concerns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 28,679.81, down 157.71 or -0.55%, while the S & P500 closed at 3,511.93, down 22.29 or -0.63%. The Nasdaq closed at 11,863.90, down 12.36 or -0.10%.
– European equity markets closed overnight (Oct 13) as investors were concerned about the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. After Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced the suspension of COVID-19 vaccine trials. After a test participant fell ill for no apparent reason, markets were also pressured by a slide in bank stocks after European bond yields fell above expectations. The European Central Bank (ECB) will issue additional stimulus measures.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was down 0.55% to 370.96 points.
The French stock market CAC-40 closed at 4,947.61, down 31.68 or -0.64%, the German stock market DAX closed at 13,018.99, down 119.42 or – 0.91%, and the London FTSE 100 stock market closed at 5,969.71 points, down 31.67 or -0.53%
– London stock markets closed last night (Oct 13) as investors were concerned about delays in vaccine development. After Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced the suspension of COVID-19 vaccine trials. After the trial, the participants had symptoms of idiopathic disease.
The market is also squeezed by uncertainty over a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the European Union (EU).
The FTSE 100 index, the London Stock Exchange, closed at 5,969.71 points, 31.67 points less or -0.53%.
– New York’s West Texas Crude (WTI) market closed positive tonight (October 13) in response to news from China, a sharp rise in oil imports in September. Investors are on the lookout for the US crude stock report, scheduled for tomorrow.
WTI crude contract for November delivery rose 77 cents, or 2 percent, to $ 40.20 a barrel.
Brent Crude Oil Agreement (BRENT) for delivery in December. It rose 73 cents, or 1.8 percent, to $ 42.45 a barrel.
– New York gold futures fell from $ 1,900 last night (October 13), pressured by the appreciation of the dollar. Including concerns about delays in issuing the new US economic stimulus.
COMEX (Commodity Exchange) gold contract for delivery in December. It was down $ 34.3, or 1.78%, to $ 1,894.6 an ounce.
Silver Contract for December Delivery Down $ 1,142, or 4.52 percent, to $ 24,129 an ounce.
Platinum contract delivered in January. It was down $ 3, or 0.34 percent, to $ 873.3 an ounce.
Palladium contract delivered in December. It was down $ 81.30, or 3.4%, to $ 2,344.30 an ounce.
– The US dollar appreciates against the main currencies. In a trade on the New York Stock Exchange last night (October 13) as investors flock to the dollar as a safe haven. After Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced the suspension of COVID-19 vaccine trials. After discovering that one of the trial participants fell ill for unknown reasons.
The dollar index, which measures the dollar against six major currencies, rose 0.50 percent to 93.5329.
The US dollar strengthened as the yen rose to the yen to 105.49 yen from 105.34 yen and strengthened against the Swiss franc to 0.9145 francs from 0.9093 francs. The US dollar also appreciated. Compared to the Canadian dollar at C $ 1.3140 from C $ 1.3114.
The euro fell against the dollar to $ 1.1744 from $ 1.1810, while the pound fell to $ 1.2933 from $ 1.3063 and the Australian dollar fell to $ 0.7153 from $ 0.7212.
The DJIA index closed at 28,679.81 points, falling 157.71 points, -0.55%.
The S & P500 index closed at 3,511.93 points, 22.29 points less, -0.63%.
The NASDAQ New York Stock Exchange closed at 11,863.90 points, down 12.36 points, -0.10%.
The German DAX stock market closed at 13,018.99 points, down 119.42 points, or -0.91%.
The FTSE 100 index, London Stock Exchange, closed at 5,969.71 points, 31.67 points less, -0.53%.
The French shares of the CAC-40 index closed at 4,947.61 points, 31.68 points less, -0.64%.
The SENSEX India stock exchange index closed at 14,625.51 points, 31.71 points more, + 0.08%.
On the FTSE STI index, Singapore shares closed 2,567.65 points, up 15.23 points, + 0.60%.
The FBMKLCI, the Malaysian Stock Exchange closed at 1,525.20 points, up 6.77 points, + 0.45%.
Jakarta Composite Index The Indonesian stock market closed at 5,132.57 points, 39.47 points more, + 0.78%.
The SSE Composite Index closed at 3,359.75 points, 1.28 points more, + 0.038%.
The KOSPI index, the South Korean stock exchange, closed at 2,403.15 points, down 0.58 points, or -0.02%.
The S & P / ASX 200 index closed at 6,195.70 points, up 63.70 points, + 1.04%.
ALL ORDINARIES The Australian stock market closed at 6,400.20, up 57.10, + 0.90%.
Japan’s NIKKEI 225 index closed at 23,601.78 points, 43.09 points higher, + 0.18%.
The TAIEX index, the Taiwan Stock Exchange closed at 12,947.13 points, a drop of 8.78 points, -0.07%.
The PSE Composite Index closed at 5,923.23 points, 13.82 points less, -0.23%.
– The Hong Kong Stock Exchange closed yesterday (October 13) due to the impact of Storm Nanga.
