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U.S. Futures Mixed, European Stocks Up

U.S. futures were mixed with S&P 500 flat and Dow up 0.3%. European stocks rose, with Stoxx Europe 600 up 0.4%. Notable gains included LPP and Wendel, while Sartorius stocks fell. FTSE 100, CAC 40, and DAX also increased. Brent and WTI crude prices rose slightly. Asian markets saw gains, with Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng up over 1%. Bond yields in Germany and the U.S. increased slightly.

marketscreener·
US
YCS
+0.30%
marketscreener·
US
YCS
+0.30%

Japan's Nikkei climbs on Wall Street relief rally; tech shares slip

Japan's Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.4% to 50,836.55, marking a third consecutive weekly gain, driven by Wall Street's optimism post-Federal Reserve's policy update. The broader Topix also hit a record high. Despite tech shares slipping due to Oracle's results, stocks like Sumitomo Metal Mining and Panasonic saw significant gains. Market sentiment remains cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision on December 19.

Reuters·
US
PCRHY
+4.94%
US
YCS
+0.30%
Reuters·
US
PCRHY
+4.94%
US
YCS
+0.30%

European equities set to open higher following a rebound stateside; Markets await UK GDP and comments by Fed dissenters - Newsquawk EU Market Open

European equities are set to open higher following a positive handover from Wall Street, where the S&P 500 and DJIA reached record highs despite Oracle-related challenges affecting Nasdaq. Markets are anticipating the UK GDP estimate and comments from Fed officials. US President Trump discussed security aid for Ukraine and potential actions regarding Venezuela. Additionally, trade discussions between the US, India, and Indonesia are ongoing, with tariff negotiations in focus. APAC stocks mostly rose, with Japan's Nikkei 225 advancing after budget approval. European equity futures indicate a positive market open.

ZeroHedge·
US
YCS
+0.30%
ZeroHedge·
US
YCS
+0.30%

The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 1.40% Higher

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 Index gained 703 points or 1.40 percent on Friday.Gains were led by Sumitomo Metal Mining (8.95%), Panasonic (6.76%) and Toho Zinc (6.43%).

Trading Economics·
US
PCRHY
+4.94%
US
YCS
+0.30%
Trading Economics·
US
PCRHY
+4.94%
US
YCS
+0.30%

"Asian Stocks" Asia-Pacific stock markets generally rose, with Hong Kong stocks up 1.4%, outperforming, and Singapore stocks hitting a new high

Asia-Pacific stock markets generally rose, with Hong Kong stocks up 1.4% leading the gains, and the Singapore stock market reaching a historic high. The Central Economic Work Conference emphasized responding to external challenges and continuing to implement loose monetary policy. Performance of various countries' stock markets: the Shanghai Composite Index slightly fell, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose; Taiwan stocks, the Nikkei Index, South Korea's Kospi Index, India's Nifty 50 Index, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index all increased. The FTSE Straits Times Index reached a historic high

AASTOCKS·
SG
STI
-0.19%
HK
03051
0.00%
US
YCS
+0.30%
AASTOCKS·
SG
STI
-0.19%
HK
03051
0.00%
US
YCS
+0.30%
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