Wall Street sets another record
US markets closed higher yesterday, after President Trump signed the latest $900 billion coronavirus relief package into law. The DJ30, SPX500 and NASDAQ100 all closed at record levels following the news. This morning, futures point to the positive momentum continuing, as leading indices are expected to open higher.
Today’s highlights: 30-year high for Japanese index
- Bitcoin takes a step back: The cryptocurrency market was seen mostly lower over the past 24 hours, as Bitcoin showed a correction, but was still trading well above the $26,000 mark. Some cryptos registered double-digit declines, including XRP, which tumbled more than 15% over the past 24 hours. In contrast, some top 10 cryptos rose by double digits, including Cardano, which was up more than 13% at time of writing.
- Oil rebounds on stimulus hopes: The black gold was seen higher at time of writing, boosted by hopes that the new stimulus bill in the US would lead to an increase in demand. Yesterday, oil eventually ended lower, after a volatile session.
- Norwegian Air Shuttle lifts off: Stocks of Norwegian Air Shuttle yesterday surged more than 30%. The gains are affiliated to the coronavirus vaccine rollout in the EU, which gives hope for renewed air travel. For the most recent and significant price movements in markets, check out the Market Movers page on eToro.
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