VWO - Asia Markets Up Europe Mixed Crude Oil Above $76 - Global Markets Overview While US Slept | Benzinga
On Thursday, February 8th, U.S. stock markets closed higher, with the S&P approaching the 5,000-point mark, influenced by earnings reports and data on U.S. employment.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 218,000 last week, beating forecasts of 220,000. Meanwhile, December saw a 0.4% rise in wholesale inventories, reversing the prior month’s 0.4% drop.
Most S&P 500 sectors finished in the green, with energy, real estate, and communication services leading the gains. In contrast, the utilities and financial sectors experienced declines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.13% and closed at 38,726.33, the S&P 500 rose 0.06% to ...