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The fund invests primarily in futures contracts for natural gas that are traded on the NYMEX, ICE Futures Europe and ICE Futures U.S. (together, ICE Futures) or other U.S. and foreign exchanges. The Benchmark Futures Contract is the futures contract on natural gas as traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange that is the near month contract to expire, except when the near month contract is within two weeks of expiration.

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U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count -5 To 474; U.S. Baker Hughes NatGas Rig Count +0 Unchanged At 101; U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count 578

On Thursday, May 8th, U.S. markets closed higher after a new trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K. lowered tariffs and secured major Boeing orders, boosting airline and industrial shares. Investors were further encouraged by Trump's hints at meaningful China talks.
Markets rose broadly, with small-cap and semiconductor stocks gaining despite ongoing concerns over inflation and the labor market.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims fell by 13,000 to 228,000 last week, beating estimates of 230,000. Labor productivity dropped 0.8% in Q1, more than the expected 0.7% decline.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose on Thursday, led by industrials, consumer discretionary, and energy, while health care and utilities closed lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.62% at 41,368.45, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.58% to 5,663.94, and the Nasdaq rose 1.07% to 17,928.14.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Friday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 1.51% higher at 37,485.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.48%, ending the session at 8,231.20, led by gains in the IT, Financials, and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was down 1.14% at 23,996.65, and Nifty 500 fell 0.84% to 21,662.20.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite declined 0.30% to 3,342.00, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.17% at 3,846.16.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed the session 0.40% higher at 22,867.74.</li>
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Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.40%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 0.58%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 rose 0.67%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.46%.</li>
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Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.72% at $60.93/bbl, and Brent was up 1.59% at $63.84/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose, heading for weekly gains, as U.S.-China trade tensions eased and Britain reached a trade deal. OPEC+ output shifts and Iran sanctions added supply pressures.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.56% to $3.648.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.72% at $3,329.81, Silver was up 0.49% to $32.775, and Copper fell 0.02% to $4.6030.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.09%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.20%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.22% to 100.42, USD/JPY was down 0.45% to 145.21, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5626.</li>
<li>The dollar rose this week on U.S.-China trade hopes and fewer Fed rate cut bets, while the euro, yen, and sterling slipped; bitcoin and Asian currencies surged.</li>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Eurozone Gains; Oil Rises On Trade Deal Hopes - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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USA Natural Gas Storage 104B Vs 103B Est.; 107B Prior

USA Gasoline Inventories 0.188M Barrel Build Vs 4.003M Barrel Draw Prior

EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks 1.107M Barrel Draw Vs 2.700M Barrel Draw Est.; 0.937M Barrel Build Prior

On Tuesday, May 6th, U.S. markets closed lower, as Trump's tariff uncertainty shook investor confidence, prompting companies like Ford and Mattel to withdraw forecasts. Major indexes fell, with Palantir, Clorox, and DoorDash among the notable losers.
Investors remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision, as inflation concerns and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment.
In economic data, the trade deficit hit $140.5 billion, rising 14% from February as imports surged 4.4% to $419 billion, mainly due to higher consumer goods.
Nine of eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by healthcare and consumer discretionary, while utilities and energy posted small gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.95% at 40,829.00, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.77% to 5,606.91, and the Nasdaq slid 0.87% to 17,689.66.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Wednesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 0.20% lower at 36,755.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.33%, ending the session at 8,178.30, led by gains in the Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was up 0.10% at 24,405.05, and Nifty 500 rose 0.54% to 22,075.70.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.80% to 3,342.67, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 0.61% at 3,831.63.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed the session 0.13% higher at 22,691.88.</li>
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Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.37%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index declined 0.17%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 slid 0.68%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.38%.</li>
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Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.56% at $59.40/bbl, and Brent was up 0.37% at $62.39/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 3.87% to $3.597.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 1.16% at $3,383209, Silver was down 1.22% to $32.970, and Copper fell 1.54% to $4.7030.</li>
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US Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.53%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.57%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.59%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.12% to 99.40, USD/JPY was up 0.47% to 143.22, and USD/AUD rose 0.36% to 1.5452.
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Asia Markets Gain, Europe Slides And Gold Retreats - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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EIA Sees 2025 U.S. Natgas Output Of 104.9 BCF/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 105.3 BCF/Day; Sees 2026 Demand Of 106.4 BCF/Day; Sees 2025 U.S. Oil Demand Of 20.5M Barrels/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 20.4M Barrels/Day; Sees 2026 Demand Of 20.4M Barrels/Day; Sees 2025 U.S. Natgas Demand Of 91.3 BCF/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 91.2 BCF/Day; Sees 2026 Demand Of 90.7 BCF/Day

EIA Says U.S. Oil Production To Average 13.37M Barrels/Day In May Vs 13.33M Barrels/Day In April; To Average 13.4M Barrels/Day In June; Natural Gas Production To Average 115.2 BCF/day In May Vs 115.5 BCF/Day In April; To Average 115.8 BCF/Day In June; Sees 2025 U.S. Oil Output Of 13.42M Barrels/Day, Vs Prior Forecast 13.51M Barrels/Day; Sees 2026 Output Of 13.49M Barrels/Day

On Monday, May 5th, U.S. markets closed lower, ending their winning streaks, as markets reacted to Trump&#8217;s tariff on foreign films. Energy stocks lagged, Berkshire Hathaway stumbled after Buffett&#8217;s exit news, and Netflix, Amazon, and Paramount saw losses. Investors are now focused on the upcoming Fed decision amid rising inflation concerns and profit risks.
According to economic data, the ISM services PMI climbed to 51.6 in April, up from March&#8217;s nine-month low of 50.8, beating market expectations of 50.6.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by energy, consumer discretionary, and tech, while consumer staples edged higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.24% at 41,218.83, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.64% to 5,650.38, and the Nasdaq slid 0.74% to 17,844.24.
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Asia Markets Today
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<li>Japan&#8217;s market closed for the Greenery Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.08%, ending the session at 8,151.40, led by losses in the Healthcare, Consumer Staples, and Financials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.28% at 24,391.85, and Nifty 500 fell 1.03% to 24,391.85.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.13% to 3,316.11, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was up 1.01% to 3,808.54.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.70% higher at 22,662.71.</li>
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Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.90%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 1.22%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 slid 0.70%.</li>
<li>The U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.18%.</li>
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Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 2.89% at $58.78/bbl, and Brent was up 2.86% at $61.95/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil rebounded after six declines, lifted by bargain hunting, China&#8217;s return, and technical factors, despite lingering concerns over rising OPEC+ supply and global demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.97% to $3.621.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.06% at $3,390.89, Silver was up 2.47% to $33.275, and Copper rose 0.04% to $4.7013.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.70%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.81%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.12%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.02% to 99.97, USD/JPY was down 0.26% to 143.31, and USD/AUD gained 0.36% to 1.5515.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar slipped as investors grew cautious over Trump&#8217;s trade policies and awaited the Fed decision.</li>
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Slips, Gold Nears $3,400 Again - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Wall Street rebounded last week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45178002/wall-street-fully-recoups-tariff-led-losses-economy-contracts-in-first-quarter-yet-april-payrolls-remain-strong-this-week-in-markets">reversing the losses prompted by the Trump administration&#8217;s</a> tariff attack on April 2.
Encouraged by positive trade news and a surprisingly strong beginning to earnings season, the S&amp;P 500 recorded its second consecutive weekly gain — its longest winning run since May 2024. Tech giants Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) beat forecasts, with Microsoft recording a record week. Meanwhile, deflating inflation, robust jobs data and tariff anxiety kept the surroundings abuzz.
In contrast to this macro tailwind, a few leveraged and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">thematic ETFs took center stage</a> with spectacular gains:
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HIMS ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMZ#NASDAQ">HIMZ</a>) was the top performer with a stunning 91.3% weekly jump, fueled by increased investor appetite for telehealth and speculative momentum. New weight-loss medications and sustained demand from the underlying company, Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), drove the rally.
MAX Airlines 3X Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETU#NYSE">JETU</a>) rose 16.2% as airline shares took off on tailwinds from an uptick in a few airline stocks.
MicroSectors FANG+ 3 Leveraged ETNs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNGB#NYSE">FNGB</a>) jumped 13.2%, boosted by mega-cap tech outperformance.
United States Natural Gas Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNG#NYSE">UNG</a>) surged 10.2% on inventory drawdowns that reignited gas bulls. A drop in production output and record LNG exports led the gains, <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/natural-gas#:~:text=Natural%20gas%20is%20expected%20to,4.26%20in%2012%20months%20time.">according </a>to Trading Economics.
Direxion Daily Uranium Bull 2X ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URAA#NYSE">URAA</a>) rose 6%, as nuclear power talk and supply issues stoked demand for the uranium sector. The fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S., which was supposed to happen on Saturday, was postponed, bringing the sector into the spotlight.
The ETF leaderboard indicates investors aren&#8217;t only riding the rally — they&#8217;re aiming for high-octane names in spaces with both narrative pull and near-term catalysts.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Happened Last Week</h1>
Wall Street mounted a robust recovery, erasing losses from the Trump administration&#8217;s April 2 tariff shock, due to positive trade developments and a surprisingly robust start to earnings season.
Tech giants beat forecasts, with Microsoft standing out the brightest. The S&amp;P 500 recorded a second weekly gain, its best run since May 2024.
Top performers were Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) and Carrier Global Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) (both +~20%).
Industrials and tech drove the rally; energy stocks fell as oil prices fell to $58, oil&#8217;s second-worst week this year. OPEC+ supply speculation and Trump saber-rattling over Iranian oil did not boost crude.
Macroeconomic news was mixed: GDP decreased 0.3% (vs. an expected 0.4% rise), yet reassuring jobs (177,000 nonfarm payrolls vs. 130,000 anticipated) and softening inflation provided cheer. Core PCE inflation came down to 2.6%.
Now, everyone&#8217;s eye is on the next Fed meeting. The rates will likely stay put, yet Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s commentary, particularly post-Trump&#8217;s renewed rate-cut pressure, is the big draw.
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On Friday, May 2nd, U.S. markets closed higher, as strong U.S. jobs data and signs of U.S.-China tariff talks boosted risk appetite. The S&amp;P 500 marked its longest winning streak in over 20 years. While megacap tech stocks cooled, financials and chipmakers outperformed. Treasury yields surged, and European markets closed higher on revived trade hopes.
In economic data, U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 177,000, beating forecasts and easing tariff worries, while the jobless rate held at 4.2%. March factory orders jumped 4.3% to $618.8 billion.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Friday, led by financials, communication services, and industrials, while healthcare and consumer staples fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.39% to 41,317.43, the S&amp;P 500 gained 1.47% to 5,686.67, while the Nasdaq gained 1.51% to 17,977.73.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>Japan's market closed for the Children's Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Monday, Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 declined 0.97%, ending the session at 8,157.80, which was led by losses in the energy, financials, and telecoms services sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was up 0.48% at 24,463.40, and Nifty 500 rose 0.89% to 22,201.65.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Labour Day holiday.</li>
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Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.30%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 0.60%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 slid 0.53%.</li>
<li>The U.K. market closed for the Bank Holiday.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.49% at $57.43/bbl, and Brent was down 1.39% at $60.44/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dropped as OPEC+ agreed to accelerate production hikes, raising concerns about oversupply and weakening demand.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.60% to $3688.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 2.16% at $3,313.89, Silver was up 1.03% to $32.588, and Copper rose 1.63% to $4.7487.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.67%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.78% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.91%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.36% to 99.68, USD/JPY was down 0.72% to 143.91, and USD/AUD declined 0.73% to 1.5404.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar weakened as the Taiwan dollar surged, fueling Asian currency speculation. Despite strong jobs data, Fed rate cut bets shifted to July, while Europe's currencies edged higher.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed, Gold Gains, Oil Slides On OPEC+ Output Hike - Global Markets Today While US Slept

U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count -4 To 479; U.S. Baker Hughes NatGas Rig Count +2 To 101; U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count 584 Vs 587 Prior

On Thursday, May 1st, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow and S&amp;P 500 extending their winning streak as strong earnings from Microsoft and Meta boosted confidence. Microsoft jumped on cloud growth optimism, briefly surpassing Apple as the most valuable company, while Meta stock gained on strong ad results. Positive earnings helped ease concerns over AI spending and tariffs.
In economic data, U.S. construction spending fell 0.5% in March to $2,196.1 billion. The ISM manufacturing PMI slipped to 48.7 in April, above estimates of 48. Jobless claims rose by 18,000 to 241,000, exceeding the expected 224,000.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Thursday, led by gains in tech, communication services, and consumer discretionary, while healthcare and staples fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.21% to 40,752.96, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.63% to 5,604.14, while the Nasdaq gained 1.52% to 17,710.74.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.98% at 36,809.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 1.13%, ending the session at 8,238.00, led by gains in the Energy, Healthcare, and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was up 0.20% at 24,384.40, and Nifty 500 rose 0.05% to 22,040.70.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Labour Day holiday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed the session 1.74% higher at 22,504.68.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 1.30%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 1.57%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 slid 1.44%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.71%.</li>
<li>European stocks surged Friday on hopes of U.S.-China trade talks, strong corporate earnings, and improving manufacturing data, while oil prices edged higher after a tough week.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.81% at $58.76/bbl, and Brent was down 0.76% at $61.66/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 0.92% to $3.447.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 1.60% at $3,273.96, Silver was up 0.88% to $32.478, and Copper rose 1.36% to $4.6903.</li>
<li>Gold rose in Asia as the dollar dipped ahead of U.S. payroll data, though gains were capped by China's trade talk signals. Gold faces a weekly loss after recent declines.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.39%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.34%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.15%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.51% to 99.68, USD/JPY was down 0.62% to 144.56, and USD/AUD declined 0.90% to 1.5525.</li>
<li>The dollar slipped Friday on easing trade tensions but remained on track for a weekly gain as markets awaited U.S. jobs data.</li>
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Asia And Europe Markets Advance; Gold Up On Softer Dollar - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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USA Natural Gas Storage 107B Vs 109B Est.; 88B Prior

On Wednesday, April 30, U.S. markets closed mixed as the Dow and S&amp;P 500 staged a late rebound, overcoming a surprise 0.3% GDP contraction — the first in three years. Consumer spending jumped 0.7%, easing stagflation concerns, while Meta and Microsoft surged on strong earnings. AI sector jitters, tariff tensions, and Fed rate cut bets fueled market volatility, with trading volumes below average.
In economic data, U.S. GDP fell 0.3% last quarter, the first decline since 2022, missing 0.4% growth forecasts. April's ADP report showed just 62,000 new private jobs, the weakest in nine months.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher Wednesday, led by health care, industrials, and consumer staples, while energy and consumer discretionary lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.35% to 40,669.36, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.15% to 5,569.06, while the Nasdaq declined 0.09% to 17,446.34.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Thursday. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed higher by 1.22% at 36,486.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>The BOJ held rates steady and cut growth forecasts, citing U.S. tariffs, but still expects to hit its 2% inflation target by late 2026.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.24%, ending the session at 8,145.60, led by gains in the IT, A-REITs, and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India market is closed for the Maharashtra Day holiday.</li>
<li>China markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.</li>
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Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index closed for the Labor Day holiday.</li>
<li>German markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.</li>
<li>France markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.02%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 2.25% at $56.89/bbl, and Brent was down 2.11% at $59.77/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 2.56% to $3.411.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 2.66% at $3,231.94, Silver was down 1.20% to $32.140, and Copper rose 0.86% to $4.6485.</li>
<li>Gold prices fell for a third session as hopes for U.S. trade deals reduced safe-haven demand. Weak U.S. GDP data fueled rate-cut speculation, and copper prices edged higher on easing U.S.-China trade tensions.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.75%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 1.22%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.71%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index rose 0.21% to 99.85, the USD/JPY rose 0.99% to 144.35, and the USD/AUD gained 0.33% to 1.5672.
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On Tuesday, April 29, U.S. markets closed higher as investors weighed strong corporate earnings, evolving U.S.-China tariff developments, and growing recession concerns.
The Dow led the gains, while oil and gold prices declined. Canada pushed back against Trump's trade stance, and China eased certain tariffs. Market sentiment remained sensitive to political shifts, with upcoming earnings from major AI-focused tech firms and weak U.S. consumer data in focus.
On the economic front, U.S. job openings fell to 7.19 million in March, missing expectations. Wholesale inventories rose 0.5% to $908 billion, suggesting stronger stockpiling. Meanwhile, the goods trade deficit widened sharply to $162 billion, exceeding forecasts and indicating increased import demand.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed higher, led by financials, materials, and consumer staples. Energy stocks lagged, closing lower and diverging from the broader market trend.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.75% to 40,527.62, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.58% to 5,560.83, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.55% to 17,461.32.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.57% at 36,043.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.     </li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.69%, ending the session at 8,126.20, led by gains in the IT, A-REITs, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was down 0.31% at 24,261.00, and Nifty 500 slid 0.63  % to 21,973.55.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite slid 0.23% to 3,279.03, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.12% at 3,770.57.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed 0.51% higher at 22,119.41.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.24%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 0.51%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 rose 0.55%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.13%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.58% at $60.05/bbl, and Brent was down 0.57% at $62.92/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices extended losses, with Brent and WTI on track for their steepest monthly drops since late 2021. Weighed by trade war fears, weak demand outlook, rising supply from OPEC+, and growing U.S. inventories, crude markets remain under pressure despite efforts to ease auto tariff impacts.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.74% to $3.361.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 1.47% at $3,285.25, Silver was down 3.31% to $32.175, and Copper fell 4.63% to $4.6457.</li>
<li>Gold prices slipped Wednesday as easing U.S. auto tariffs and trade optimism pressured safe-haven demand.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.05%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.13%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.27%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.23% to 99.44, USD/JPY was up 0.56% to 143.06, and USD/AUD fell 0.18% to 1.5638.</li>
<li>The dollar firmed slightly Wednesday but was still heading for its weakest month since November 2022, as investors fled U.S. assets amid tariff fears.</li>
</ul>
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On Monday, April 28, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow posting modest gains while the Nasdaq dipped. Weakness in mega caps like Nvidia and Amazon weighed on sentiment as investors awaited major tech earnings and key economic data. Uncertainty around trade policies and Sino-U.S. negotiations kept markets cautious despite recent stabilization.
In economic data, the Dallas Fed reported that Texas manufacturing activity weakened in April, with its general business activity index falling by 19.5 points to -35.8.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced Monday, led by real estate, energy, and utilities, while consumer staples and tech lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.28% to 40,227.59, the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.06% to 5,528.75, while the Nasdaq declined 0.10% to 17,366.13.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>Japan's market closed for the Showa Day holiday.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.92%, ending the session at 8,070.60, led by gains in the Energy, Utilities, and Resources sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was up 0.05% at 24,336.50, and Nifty 500 rose 0.09% to 22,122.25.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite slid 0.05% to 3,286.65, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was down 0.17% at 3,775.08.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed 0.18% higher at 22,008.11.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.02%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 0.79%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 slid 0.03%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.24% at $61.28/bbl, and Brent was down 1.28% at $63.96/bbl.</li>
<li>Crude oil prices fell as U.S.-China trade tensions weakened demand expectations. OPEC+ output talks, refinery outages, and rising U.S. stockpiles added further pressure on prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 0.63% to $3.322.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.80% at $3,320.89, Silver was up 0.93% to $33.313, and Copper rose 1.228% to $4.9516.</li>
<li>Gold prices fell as easing U.S. auto tariffs calmed trade fears.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.22%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.15 %, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.19%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.33% to 99.26, USD/JPY was up 0.49% to 142.71, and USD/AUD gained 0.24% to 1.5586.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar edged higher but remained on track for a sharp monthly loss amid tariff uncertainty and economic slowdown fears, while investors awaited key U.S. data and global trade updates.</li>
</ul>
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