Markets · United States · Closing figures from market data
S&P 500 closes at 7,818.93 on Tuesday, up 0.58%; WTI flat at $89.44
US stocks rose again on Tuesday, October 6: the S&P 500 closed at 7,818.93 (up 0.58 percent), WTI crude was almost unchanged at $89.44 (up 0.01 percent), and gold rose 0.73 percent to $4,187.1 (market data). An investing site later said the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs on Tuesday; DailyDrop has not confirmed that with a second outlet.
Strong US stocks and steady oil tend to support risk appetite for emerging markets.
Little direct effect on prices at home this week.
Optimists see steady growth.
Cautious investors point to oil and the Iran dispute.
A calm tape. Oil is the swing factor.
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