Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

The Nasdaq opened up 0.52% on May 20, while the S&P 500 gained 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%. Semiconductor stocks led market gains, with Micron Technology and Intel climbing over 5%, AMD up over 4%, and SanDisk, ASML, Western Digital, and Qualcomm all advancing over 1%.

According to Gate's market data, on May 20, three major U.S. indices opened higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 70.71 points, up 0.14%, to 49,434.59; the S&P 500 gained 22.8 points, up 0.31%, to 7,376.41; and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 143.86 points, up 0.56%, to 26,014.57.

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. stock market opened higher on May 20. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.31%, the S&P 500 advanced 0.29%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.49%. Technology stocks rallied broadly, with Micron Technology

On May 20 (Wednesday), major U.S. stock market indices opened higher at the market open. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 70.71 points, up 0.14%, to 49,434.59. The S&P 500 gained 22.80 points, up 0.31%, to 7,376.41. The Nasdaq Composite added 143.86 points, up 0.56%, to 26,014.57.

On May 20, China's Foreign Ministry announced it will extend its visa-free entry policy for Russian citizens through December 31, 2027, according to official statement. The decision followed high-level talks between Chinese and Russian officials, with China and the U.S. also agreeing to pursue

According to Guru Club, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell 49 points to 3005 today (May 20), down 1.6%, as all vessel categories declined. The Capesize Index (BCI) dropped 69 points or 1.4% to 4880, while the Panamax Index (BPI) fell 85 points or 3.5% to 2374. The Supramax Index (BSI) declined 2 points

According to CME FedWatch data, markets are currently pricing in a 0.5% probability of a rate cut by the end of 2026, while the probability of a rate hike has risen to approximately 55%. This reflects growing market concerns about rising inflationary pressures and energy prices impacting monetary

According to UBS chief strategist Bhanu Baweja, U.S. consumer spending will slow as real disposable income growth approaches zero and fiscal support fades, posing a threat to stock market gains despite strong first-quarter corporate earnings driven by artificial intelligence. The 30-year U.S.

According to South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on May 20 that gold could serve as a potential bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, and that Hong Kong needs to provide more development opportunities for the digital asset market. Chan noted that

According to BlockBeats, the Federal Reserve will release monetary policy meeting minutes at 2 a.m. Beijing time on May 21, while Nvidia will report its 2027 fiscal year Q1 earnings and hold a conference call at 4 a.m. the same day. Both announcements are scheduled to be released after U.S.

According to the UK Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), the house price index fell to 0% year-on-year in March, down from 1.2% in the previous month.

According to Jin10, the CNEX money market sentiment index reported 50 as of 14:30 on May 20, unchanged from 10:15. By institution type, large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions recorded sentiment indices of 48, 51, and 49 respectively, all holding steady. An index reading of 50

On May 20, the Nikkei 225 index closed down 746.18 points, or 1.23%, finishing at 59,804.41 points.

UK consumer price inflation slowed to 2.8% year-on-year in April, coming in below analyst expectations of 3% and down from 3.3% in March.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index closed down 0.4% to 40,020.82 points today (May 20).

Since May 2026, tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated significantly, with drone and missile attack incidents occurring frequently, triggering strong market concerns about a disruption of transport through the Strait of Hormuz. International crude oil prices rapidly broke above $110 per barrel, reaching the highest level since the beginning of 2025. At the same time, US 10-year Treasury yields surged to a new high since 2025, as global capital accelerated its exit from risk assets. Acco

According to Coinglass data, the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index stands at 28 as of May 20, up 4 points from yesterday. The 7-day average index is 30, while the 30-day average is 37.

Vietnam's VN Index dropped 1% intraday on May 20. The benchmark index of the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange declined amid broader market movements.

Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 2% intraday on May 20.

According to Guru Club, on May 20, legendary investor Jeremy Grantham stated in a podcast that artificial intelligence spending prevented the U.S. economy and stock market from collapsing in 2023. Grantham, who has successfully predicted three market bubbles, said he originally expected a