Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

Japan's core machinery orders fell 9.4% month-on-month in March, according to official data, missing economist forecasts of -8.4% decline. The reading marked a sharp reversal from February's 13.6% gain, reflecting softening corporate investment

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday that he has instructed staff to seek public input on proposed prediction-market exchange-traded funds, citing new regulatory questions. According to Bloomberg, fund sponsors have agreed to delay the launch of several ETFs tied to prediction market contracts

As US-Iran tensions de-escalated on May 20, equity markets rallied while commodity prices retreated sharply. The S&P 500 index climbed over 1%, while WTI crude oil plummeted 5.5%. US Treasury yields also declined amid the improved geopolitical outlook. Trump and Iran officials indicated

According to S&P Global, Australia's services Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 47.7 in May from 50.7 in April, indicating a contraction in the sector.

On May 20, the Russell 2000 Index ETF surged 2.52%, leading major U.S. asset class ETFs, while emerging markets ETF advanced 1.87%. Nasdaq-100 ETF, gold ETF, and dividend aristocrats ETF gained between 1.4% and 1.66%, and S&P 500 ETF rose 1.02%. In contrast, crude oil ETF fell 6.39%, agricultural ET

U.S. stock indices closed higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.3%, the S&P 500 up 1.08%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.5%. In the technology sector, Micron Technology jumped 4.7%, Intel surged 7%, Tesla climbed 3%, and Nvidia increased 1%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq

According to Bloomberg, the EV Price Return Index rose 0.69% to 3868.40 on May 20, New York close. Earlier in the Asia-Pacific session, the index fell to an intraday low of 3791.41 before recovering.

According to Federal Reserve meeting minutes released May 21, U.S. real gross domestic product growth accelerated in the first quarter as the effects of the federal government shutdown subsided. Trade data through March showed net exports acted as a drag on Q1 GDP growth, with goods exports

According to the Federal Reserve's April meeting minutes disclosed on May 21, U.S. financial system vulnerabilities remain "warranting attention." Asset valuation pressures are at elevated levels, while household balance sheets remain strong with substantial home equity. Corporate and household

According to Jin10, based on the Federal Reserve's April meeting minutes released on May 21, officials have shifted their labor market assessment. In March, many Fed policymakers expressed concern that labor market conditions appeared vulnerable to adverse shocks, citing a weak February jobs

Europe's STOXX 600 index closed up 1.35% today at 619.60 points, while the Eurozone's STOXX 50 index advanced 2.67% to close at 6007.29 points.

According to Jin10, the Stoxx Europe 600 index extended gains to 1.9% today, hitting a new intraday high.

According to Bloomberg, major technology companies' combined AI-related capital spending exceeding $700 billion this year is raising inflationary pressure and driving up borrowing costs in the U.S. Treasury market. AI-related bond issuances are adding downward pressure on Treasury values, with

According to MSX.COM data, U.S. stock market indices rose on May 20, with the Nasdaq 100 index gaining 1%, the S&P 500 up 0.6%, and the Nasdaq up nearly 1%.

Traders have largely abandoned expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, with CME Fedwatch data showing 95% to 98% odds of no change at any of the upcoming meetings, and prediction market bettors backing that view for June with tens of millions of dollars. Key Takeaways: Markets

According to Gate data, U.S. stock indices rallied today, with the Nasdaq 100 index up 1%, the S&P 500 index rising 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining nearly 1%.

According to Odaily and msx.com data, U.S. crypto stocks surged at market open on May 20, with Hut 8 rising 5.8%, American Bitcoin up 3.92%, Riot Platforms gaining 2.72%, MARA Holdings rising 2.49%, and BTCS up 2.42%. The broader market also advanced, with the Nasdaq up 0.55%, S&P 500 up 0.3%, and t

According to Odaily and data from msx.com, U.S. equities opened higher on May 20, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.14%, the S&P 500 up 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.55%. Cryptocurrency-linked stocks broadly rallied, with Hut 8 jumping 5.8%, American Bitcoin up 3.92%, Riot Platforms u

U.S. stock indices opened higher today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.31%, the S&P 500 up 0.29%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.49%. Technology stocks led gains: Micron Technology (MU) rose 4.6%, Intel (INTC) climbed 6.4%, Qualcomm (QCOM) advanced 1.7%, and Nvidia (NVDA) gained