In the New York market during the midnight hour, the Dow average was up $157.89 from the previous close, while the Nasdaq was sharply higher by 340.64 points. Market momentum began reflecting gains in US equities.
In after-hours trading in the New York market, the Dow average stood at 53,621.77, up 157.89 points, or 0.30%. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, was sharply higher at 26,470.84, up 340.64 points, or 1.30%. CME Nikkei futures stood at 66,080, down 70 points, or 0.11%, from the previous close.
European equities moved during GMT hours, with the FTSE 100 down 0.70%, the DAX up 0.20% and the CAC 40 down 1.64%. US Treasury yields stood at 4.209% for the 2-year note, 4.651% for the 10-year note and 5.177% for the 30-year bond. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate was 2.325%.
October WTI crude oil futures in the New York market stood at $82.12 per barrel, down $0.11, or 0.13%. December COMEX gold futures stood at $4,645.70, down $7.60, or 0.16%. Bitcoin, denominated in US dollars, stood at $80,219.06, up $1,774.30, or 2.26%, while its yen-denominated equivalent was ¥12,779,698, up ¥282,664, or 2.26%.