Dow Jones closes up 114 points as investors anticipate US inflation and the Fed's path.

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, September 8, 2568, boosted by technology stocks after the Nasdaq hit a new record high, as investors awaited key inflation reports, including PPI and CPI, which will be key indicators of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision at next week's meeting.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average Closed at 45,514.95 points, up 114.09 points (+0.25%)
• S&P 500 Index Closed at 6,495.15 points, up 13.65 points (+0.21%)
• Nasdaq Composite Index Closed at 21,798.699 points, up 98.311 points (+0.45%)

European stock markets closed higher as investors watched the French political situation.

European stock markets opened the week on a positive note. While political uncertainty in France remains a hot topic, retail and technology stocks helped the overall market, with major indices rising across the board.

• Stoxx Europe 600 Index Closed at 552.04 points, up 2.83 points (+0.52%)
• DAX German stock market index Closed at 23,807.13 points, up 210.15 points (+0.89%)
• CAC 40 Index of the French stock market Closed at 7,734.84 points, up 60.06 points (+0.78%)

The British stock market continued to rise, boosted by retail and mining stocks.

The British stock market continues to rise. Supported by the mining and retail sectors, despite European political uncertainty, confidence in the local economy continued to support the market to close in positive territory.

• FTSE 100 Index UK Stock Market Closed at 9,221.44 points, up 13.23 points (+0.14%)

Gold prices surge to new record highs above $3,600/ounce

Global gold prices hit a new high After weak US employment figures boosted expectations that the Fed would cut interest rates at its September meeting, investors continued to buy gold as a safe-haven asset.

• Spot Gold Closed at $3,632.51/ounce (+1.2%)
• Gold Futures (Delivery in December) Closed at $3,680.30/ounce (+0.7%)

Oil prices rose after OPEC+ signaled a lower-than-expected production increase.

Global oil prices rose due to speculative buying. After OPEC+ announced a slight production increase, the market is still watching for the possibility of further sanctions against Russia from the United States.

• WTI (October delivery) Closed at $62.26/barrel, up $0.39 (+0.63%)
• Brent (delivered in November) Closed at $66.02/barrel, up $0.52 (+0.79%)

The dollar continued to fall after weak employment data boosted expectations of a rate cut.

The dollar continues to weaken. After the US jobs report reflected a slowing economy, the chances of a Fed interest rate cut increased, while the yen weakened after the Japanese Prime Minister announced his resignation, creating political uncertainty in the country.

• Dollar Index (DXY) Closed at 97.58 (-1.1%)
• EUR / USD At 1.1739 (+1.2%)
• USD / JPY At 146.62 (-1.2%)

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