Market close recap

Europe closed lower 🔴 (Down)

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  DAX

  ^GDAXI

  25,182

  🔴 0.75%

  Down
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  CAC 40

  ^FCHI

  7,783

  🔴 0.36%

  Down
• 🇪🇺

  Euro Stoxx 50

  ^STOXX50E

  6,068

  🔴 0.31%

  Down

Wall Street closed lower 🔴 (Down)

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  Nasdaq 100

  ^NDX

  28,958

  ⚪️ 0.00%

  Unchanged
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  S&P 500

  ^GSPC

  7,624

  🔴 0.52%

  Down
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  Dow Jones

  ^DJI

  52,215

  🔴 1.23%

  Down

1. 1.

   Brent crude rose 2.76% to 111.66, its highest level in about six months, as Trump said the US may carry out another military operation against Iran. Reports also say Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes.

   Source: news.google.com

2. 2.

   US stocks closed lower. The Dow fell 1.23% to 52,215.16, while the S&P 500 lost 0.52% to 7,623.68. The Nasdaq 100 was roughly flat at 28,957.53, after giving up gains in the final hour.

   Source: marketwatch.com

3. 3.

   European markets fell. Germany's DAX lost 0.75% to 25,181.65, France's CAC 40 dropped 0.36% to 7,782.82, and the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped 0.31% to 6,068.22. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 eased 0.34% to 62,693.16, while the Hang Seng gained 0.69% to 23,093.37.

4. 4.

   The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.99%, from 4.95% the previous close. Bonds have been under pressure, though some investors say they are starting to see opportunities in the sell-off.

   Source: cnbc.com