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Shares fell due to new wave of trade conflict: Market News
As Bloomberg reports today, European stocks fell together with futures of index S&P 500, as trade conflict between two largest economies in the world gained momentum again. Mining companies showed the biggest drop in index Stoxx Europe 600.
As Bloomberg reports today, European stocks fell together with futures of index S&P 500, as trade conflict between two largest economies in the world gained momentum again.
Mining companies showed the biggest drop in index Stoxx Europe 600, which lost 0,2%. Index of European shares declined despite of the fact that Volkswagen joined companies exceeding earnings forecasts. Euro and British pound slightly weakened losing 0,1% each and cost $1,1682 and $1,3108 correspondingly.
Dow Jones and S&P 500 fell although Nasdaq rose after Apple Inc's report. S&P 500 gained 0,1%.
US Treasuries fell along with most European bonds. US Treasuries yield rose to 2,98%, German 10-year bonds yield grew to 0,47%, while British 10-year bonds yield increased to 1,33%.
Commodities fell after US dollar rose. Bloomberg Commodity Index lost 0,8%. WTI oil price fell 1% to $68,05 a barrel. Copper declined by 2% and costs $6172 per ton. Price of gold is $1222,85 per ounce.