Close Menu
    Trending
    • The Top Doughnut Franchises on the Franchise 500
    • Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years
    • Trump Says He Will Speak with Taiwan’s President About Arms Deal
    • The Future of Physical AI Isn’t Smarter Robots, It’s Smarter Interfaces
    • Closing tax loophole for oil companies will fund cost of living package, says Rachel Reeves
    • Andy Dick Shares Sobriety Update Following Overdose
    • Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
    • What’s Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ and why are legal experts alarmed? | Crime News
    Benjamin Franklin Institute
    Thursday, May 21
    • Home
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Science
    • Technology
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • International
    Benjamin Franklin Institute
    Home»World Economy»Market Talk – March 5, 2026
    World Economy

    Market Talk – March 5, 2026

    Team_Benjamin Franklin InstituteBy Team_Benjamin Franklin InstituteMarch 6, 2026No Comments3 Mins Read
    Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Copy Link LinkedIn Tumblr Email VKontakte Telegram
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Copy Link


    ASIA:

    The major Asian stock markets had a green day today:

    • NIKKEI 225 increased 1,032.52 points or 1.90% to 55,278.06

    • Shanghai increased 26.093 points or 0.64% to 4,108.567

    • Hang Seng increased 71.86 points or 0.28% to 25,321.34

    • ASX 200 increased 39.10 points or 0.44% to 8,940.30

    • SENSEX increased 899.71 points or 1.14% to 80,015.90

    • Nifty50 increased 285.40 points or 1.17% to 24,765.90

    The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today:

    • AUDUSD decreased 0.00887 or -1.25% to 0.69867

    • NZDUSD decreased 0.00634 or -1.07% to 0.58766

    • USDJPY increased 0.677 or 0.43% to 157.738

    • USDCNY increased 0.02092 or 0.30% to 6.91593

    The above data was collected around 11:23 EST.

    Precious Metals:

    • Gold decreased 73.48 USD/t oz. or -1.43% to 5,062.85

    • Silver decreased 2.192 USD/t. oz. or -2.62% to 81.314

    The above data was collected around 11:26 EST.

    EUROPE/EMEA:

    The major Europe stock markets had a negative day today:

    • CAC 40 decreased 121.93 points or -1.49% to 8,045.80

    • FTSE 100 decreased 153.71 points or -1.45% to 10,413.94

    • DAX 30 decreased 389.61 points or -1.61% to 23,815.75

    The major Europe currency markets had a mixed day today:

    • EURUSD decreased 0.0069 or -0.59% to 1.15646

    • GBPUSD decreased 0.00703 or -0.53% to 1.33036

    • USDCHF increased 0.00354 or 0.45% to 0.78287

    The above data was collected around 11:28 EST.

    AMERICAS:

    US/AMERICAS:

    • Dow declined by 784.67 points (-1.61%) to 47,954.74

    • S&P 500 declined by 38.79 points (-0.56%) to 6,830.71

    • NASDAQ declined by 58.50 points (-0.26%) to 22,748.986

    • Russell 2000 declined by 50.44 points (-1.91%) to 2,585.574

    Canada Market Closings:

    • TSX Composite declined by 332.89 points (-0.98%) to 33,609.97

    • TSX 60 declined by 13.82 points (-0.71%) to 1,946.23

    Brazil Market Closing:

    ENERGY:

    The oil markets had a green day today:

    • Crude Oil increased 4.507 USD/BBL or 6.04% to 79.167

    • Brent increased 3.194 USD/BBL or 3.92% to 84.594

    • Natural gas increased 0.0056 USD/MMBtu or 0.19% to 2.9226

    • Gasoline increased 0.0928 USD/GAL or 3.66% to 2.6308

    • Heating oil increased 0.2454 USD/GAL or 7.45% to 3.5392

    The above data was collected around 11:31 EST.

    • Top commodity gainers: Heating Oil (7.45%), Crude Oil (6.04%), Brent (3.92%) and Gasoline (3.66%)

    • Top commodity losers: Methanol (-4.05%), Orange Juice (-2.67%), Palladium (-2.71%) and Oat (-6.04%)

    The above data was collected around 11:42 EST.

    BONDS:

    Japan 2.1580% (+3.95bp), US 2’s 3.60% (+0.045%), US 10’s 4.1460% (+4.2bps); US 30’s 4.76 (+0.017%), Bunds 2.8442% (+9.83bp), France 3.4690% (+12.11bp), Italy 3.570% (+14.57bp), Turkey 30.505% (+186.5bp), Greece 3.488% (+6.1bp), Portugal 3.240% (+11.5bp); Spain 3.303% (+9.7bp) and UK Gilts 4.4730% (+9.68bp)

    The above data was collected around 11:46 EST.



    Source link

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram Copy Link

    Related Posts

    World Economy

    Closing tax loophole for oil companies will fund cost of living package, says Rachel Reeves

    May 21, 2026
    World Economy

    Generating tax revenues in an automated world

    May 21, 2026
    World Economy

    Merkel Awarded The European Order Of Merit

    May 21, 2026
    World Economy

    Britain Desperate For Oil | Armstrong Economics

    May 21, 2026
    World Economy

    Market Talk – May 20, 2026

    May 20, 2026
    World Economy

    The Grocery Store Is Becoming A Surveillance Center

    May 20, 2026
    Editors Picks

    ‘Home Alone’ Will ‘Never Be The Same’ After Catherine O’Hara’s Death

    January 31, 2026

    US says China ‘massively expanded’ nuclear arsenal

    February 23, 2026

    Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power

    February 16, 2026

    Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision in protest of go-ahead for Israel

    December 10, 2025

    4 ChatGPT ‘Custom Instructions’ that’ll cut your busywork in half

    May 4, 2026
    About Us
    About Us

    Welcome to Benjamin Franklin Institute, your premier destination for insightful, engaging, and diverse Political News and Opinions.

    The Benjamin Franklin Institute supports free speech, the U.S. Constitution and political candidates and organizations that promote and protect both of these important features of the American Experiment.

    We are passionate about delivering high-quality, accurate, and engaging content that resonates with our readers. Sign up for our text alerts and email newsletter to stay informed.

    Latest Posts

    The Top Doughnut Franchises on the Franchise 500

    May 21, 2026

    Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years

    May 21, 2026

    Trump Says He Will Speak with Taiwan’s President About Arms Deal

    May 21, 2026

    Subscribe for Updates

    Stay informed by signing up for our free news alerts.

    Paid for by the Benjamin Franklin Institute. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
    • Privacy Policy
    • About us
    • Contact us

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