Close Menu
    National News Brief
    Monday, May 18
    • Home
    • Business
    • Lifestyle
    • Science
    • Technology
    • International
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Sports
    National News Brief
    Home»World Economy

    Market Talk – May 18, 2026

    Team_NationalNewsBriefBy Team_NationalNewsBriefMay 18, 2026 World Economy No Comments3 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email


    ASIA:

    The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today:

    • NIKKEI 225 decreased 593.34 points or -0.97% to 60,815.95

    • Shanghai decreased 3.862 points or -0.09% to 4,131.528

    • Hang Seng decreased 287.55 points or -1.11% to 25,675.18

    • ASX 200 decreased 125.50 points or -1.45% to 8,505.30

    • SENSEX increased 77.05 points or 0.10% to 75,315.04

    • Nifty50 increased 6.45 points or 0.03% to 23,649.95

    The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today:

    • AUDUSD decreased 0.0002 or -0.03% to 0.71522

    • NZDUSD increased 0.00241 or 0.41% to 0.58631

    • USDJPY increased 0.282 or 0.18% to 159.011

    • USDCNY decreased 0.01092 or -0.16% to 6.80313

    The above data was collected around 14:39 EST.

    Precious Metals:

    •  Gold decreased 8.54 USD/t oz. or -0.19% to 4,539.35

    •  Silver increased 0.981 USD/t. oz. or 1.30% to 76.728

    The above data was collected around 14:41 EST.

    EUROPE/EMEA:

    The major Europe stock markets had a green day today:

    •  CAC 40 increased 34.94 points or 0.44% to 7,987.49

    •  FTSE 100 increased 128.38 points or 1.26% to 10,323.75

    •  DAX 30 increased 357.35 points or 1.49% to 24,307.92

    The major Europe currency markets had a mixed day today:

    • EURUSD increased 0.00106 or 0.09% to 1.16368

    • GBPUSD increased 0.0084 or 0.63% to 1.34104

    • USDCHF decreased 0.00113 or -0.14% to 0.78558

    The above data was collected around 14:46 EST.

    AMERICAS:

    US Markets:

    • DJIA advanced by 159.95 points (0.32%) to 49,686.12
    • S&P 500 declined by 5.45 points (-0.07%) to 7,403.05
    • NASDAQ declined by 134.411 points (-0.51%) to 26,090.734
    • Russell 2000 declined by 18.197 points (-0.65%) to 2,775.102

    Canada:

    • TSX Composite declined by 434.92 points (-1.27%) to 33,833.35
    • TSX 60 declined by 18.95 points (-0.95%) to 1,967.75

    Brazil:

    • Bovespa declined by 308.01 points (-0.17%) to 176,975.82

    ENERGY:

    The oil markets had a green day today:

    •  Crude Oil increased 3.038 USD/BBL or 2.88% to 108.458

    •  Brent increased 2.616 USD/BBL or 2.39% to 111.876

    •  Natural gas increased 0.0641 USD/MMBtu or 2.17% to 3.0241

    •  Gasoline increased 0.05 USD/GAL 1.35% to 3.7519

    •  Heating oil increased 0.0775 USD/GAL or 1.91% to 4.1309

    The above data was collected around 14:49 EST.

    •  Top commodity gainers: Soybeans (2.94%), Cotton (4.24%), Wheat (4.54%) and Corn (4.70%)

    •  Top commodity losers: Cocoa (-5.85%), Palladium (-1.12%), Methanol (-8.43%) and Orange Juice (-5.05%)

    The above data was collected around 14:55 EST.

    BONDS:

    Japan 2.7460% (+4.11bp), US 2’s 4.09% (+0.019%), US 10’s 4.6210% (+2.5bps); US 30’s 5.15 (+0.029%), Bunds 3.1609% (+0.74bp), France 3.8050% (+0.18bp), Italy 3.9410% (-1.68bp), Turkey 35.415% (+299.5bp), Greece 3.852% (-0.9bp), Portugal 3.520% (-2.9bp); Spain 3.584% (-2.5bp) and UK Gilts 5.0630% (-11.6bp)

    The above data was collected around 14:58 EST.



    Source link

    Team_NationalNewsBrief
    • Website

    Keep Reading

    Medical AI Breakthroughs – The Future Of Medicine

    America’s Sovereign Debt Crisis Has Already Begun

    The Real Reason North Korea Fights For Russia

    Taiwan In The Crosshairs | Armstrong Economics

    Singaporeans Are Feeling The Economy Grow In Real-Time

    The Old Days Of Open Cry Trading

    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Editors Picks

    US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal | Russia-Ukraine war News

    February 21, 2025

    Cringeworthy error in CCA numbers proves need to focus on basics

    January 18, 2026

    Blake Lively Faces Another Legal Setback

    May 12, 2026

    ICE Arrests More Violent Criminals, Faces 1,000 Percent Spike in Assaults

    August 16, 2025

    Opinion | An Opening for China, Made in America

    February 20, 2025
    Categories
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Business
    • International
    • Latest News
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinions
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Top Stories
    • Trending News
    • World Economy
    About us

    Welcome to National News Brief, your one-stop destination for staying informed on the latest developments from around the globe. Our mission is to provide readers with up-to-the-minute coverage across a wide range of topics, ensuring you never miss out on the stories that matter most.

    At National News Brief, we cover World News, delivering accurate and insightful reports on global events and issues shaping the future. Our Tech News section keeps you informed about cutting-edge technologies, trends in AI, and innovations transforming industries. Stay ahead of the curve with updates on the World Economy, including financial markets, economic policies, and international trade.

    Editors Picks

    What we know about the 2026 Ebola outbreak as first American tests positive

    May 18, 2026

    Manchester Code Named IEEE Milestone

    May 18, 2026

    Market Talk – May 18, 2026

    May 18, 2026

    Benny Blanco Is ‘Not Allowed’ To Talk About His Sex Life

    May 18, 2026
    Categories
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Business
    • International
    • Latest News
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinions
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Top Stories
    • Trending News
    • World Economy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms and Conditions
    • About us
    • Contact us
    Copyright © 2024 Nationalnewsbrief.com All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.