Asian Open: Wall Street Sets New Highs After FOMC-Minutes
Matt Simpson July 7, 2021 11:05 PM
With mixed comments among Fed members, it lacked the clarity traders wanted to hear to be construed as another step towards tapering. Share:
Asian Futures:
Australia s ASX 200 futures are down 0 points (0%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 7,326.90
Japan s Nikkei 225 futures are down -50 points (-0.18%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 28,316.95
Hong Kong s Hang Seng futures are down -6 points (-0.02%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 27,954.62
UK and Europe:
Europe s Euro STOXX 50 index rose 25.86 points (0.64%) to close at 4,078.53
Wall Street hit new highs and bond yields fell as investors took comfort from the US inflation report, which was above (but not wildly beyond) expectations.