Market Financial Journal
Market Indicators
| Name | Price | Change | Direction | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJIA ETF | 522.73 | -5.16 | -0.98% | |
| S&P ETF | 761.99 | -1.97 | -0.26% | |
| QQQ | 706.87 | +2.40 | +0.34% | |
| Gold RT | 4,015.70 | -44.70 | -1.10% | |
| Oil RT | 103.08 | +3.61 | +3.63% | |
| Bitcoin RT | 81,610.39 | +294.19 | +0.36% |
World Markets
| Index | Name | Price | Change | Direction | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FTSE | 10,690.36 | -34.67 | -0.32% | |
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CAC | 7,782.82 | -28.44 | -0.36% | |
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NIKKEI | 62,693.16 | -214.68 | -0.34% | |
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HSI | 23,093.37 | +158.69 | +0.69% | |
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S&P/TSX | 35,800.81 | -172.64 | -0.48% |
Sector ETFs
| Sector | % Change | YTD % |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | -0.42% | +13.51% |
| Consumer Goods | -1.89% | +13.65% |
| Energy | +3.13% | +55.85% |
| Financial Services | -1.08% | +2.32% |
| Healthcare | -0.92% | +16.04% |
| Industrial | -1.03% | +6.38% |
| Technology | +0.75% | +27.60% |
| Telecom | -1.01% | -9.68% |
| Utilities | -0.76% | -0.34% |
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USD/JPY
156.98
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USD/CAD
1.4001
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