Capital Market Review: Trading Day on March 31, 2025 – What Happened on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Around the World?

Daily Market Review: What Happened on the Stock Exchange on March 31, 2025?

The trading day on March 31, 2025, presented a mixed picture in global and local markets. While indices in the US recorded slight gains, Europe and Asia showed mixed performance. On the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, a downward trend was recorded in the leading indices. In the following review, we will delve into the performance of the various indices, commodities, currencies, and prominent sectors, to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the trading day.

What Happened in the Global Markets?

Global markets presented a diverse picture on the last trading day of March 2025. In the US, the S&P 500 index rose by 0.55% to a level of 5,611.85 points, while the Dow 30 index recorded a more significant increase of 1.00%, reaching 42,001.76 points. In contrast, the Nasdaq index fell slightly by 0.14% to a level of 17,299.29 points, and the Russell 2000 index recorded a sharper decline of 0.56% to a level of 2,011.91 points. The Fear Index (VIX) rose by 2.91% to a level of 22.28, indicating an increase in market volatility.

In Europe, the trend was more negative. The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.88% to a level of 8,582.81 points, the CAC 40 plunged by 1.58% to a level of 7,790.71 points, and the DAX fell by 1.33% to a level of 22,163.49 points. The EURO STOXX 50 index fell by 1.56% to a level of 5,248.39 points, and the MSCI EUROPE index recorded a significant decrease of 1.66% to a level of 2,200.34 points.

In Asia, the trend was more positive. The SSE Composite Index rose by 0.50% to a level of 3,352.51 points, the Nikkei 225 rose by 0.58% to a level of 35,825.59 points, and the Hang Seng recorded a significant increase of 1.07% to a level of 23,367.32 points. The KOSPI Composite Index recorded the sharpest increase in Asia, with an increase of 1.82% to a level of 2,526.24 points.

These fluctuations in global indices reflect the uncertainty in the markets, stemming from factors such as changes in monetary policy, macroeconomic data, and geopolitical events.

How Did Commodities and Currencies Perform?

In the commodities sector, moderate increases were recorded in the prices of crude oil, gold, and silver. Crude oil rose by 0.22% to a level of $71.64 per barrel, gold rose by 0.73% to a level of $3,173.30 per ounce, and silver rose by 0.89% to a level of $34.92 per ounce. Copper recorded a more significant increase of 1.19%, reaching a level of $5.094.

In the currency market, the US dollar recorded a slight decrease against most major currencies. The Euro rose by 0.07% against the dollar to a level of 1.0825, while the Japanese Yen strengthened slightly against the dollar by 0.08% to a level of 149.7710. The British Pound and the Australian Dollar also strengthened against the US dollar.

US government bond yields presented a mixed picture. The 10-year bond yield fell by 0.21% to a level of 4.2460%, while the 30-year bond yield fell by 0.43% to a level of 4.6130%. In contrast, the 13-week bond yield rose by 0.12% to a level of 4.1930%, and the 5-year bond yield rose by 0.05% to a level of 3.9830%.

What’s Happening in the Sectors and Leading Stocks in the US?

Market sectors in the US showed diverse performance. The technology sector recorded a decrease of 12.54% since the beginning of the year, while the financial services sector rose by 1.66%. The cyclical consumption sector recorded a significant decrease of 13.20%, while the healthcare sector rose by 4.31%. The energy sector stood out with an increase of 7.42%.

In the stock sector, Newsmax (NMAX) jumped by 735.10%, and iCoreConnect Inc. (ICCT) rose by 685.96%. Other stocks in a prominent upward trend were Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (CORT) and MicroAlgo Inc. (MLGO). In contrast, Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (SRNE) plunged by 99.29%, and Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) fell by 45.64%. Other prominent stocks in a downward trend were Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) and Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT). The most active stocks were NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Ford Motor Company (F), and Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).

Is the Crypto Market Continuing to Rise?

The crypto market showed moderate gains. Bitcoin (BTC) rose by 1.59% to a level of $83,102.09, and Ethereum (ETH) rose by 1.35% to a level of $1,835.26. Other cryptocurrencies such as XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE) recorded slight gains. Tether USDt (USDT) remained stable. The crypto market continues to show volatility, but the upward trend continues.

What Happened on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange?

The trading day on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on March 31, 2025, ended in a negative trend. The TA-35 index fell by 0.38% to a level of 2,418.23 points, and the TA-90 index fell by 0.86% to a level of 2,583.34 points. The trading turnover in the stock market amounted to approximately NIS 2.7 billion. For more information on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, you can visit the stock exchange website.

Short Summary of the Trading Day

The trading day on March 31, 2025, presented a mixed picture in global markets. US indices recorded slight gains, while Europe and Asia showed mixed performance. On the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, a downward trend was recorded. Investors should continue to monitor economic data and geopolitical events to make informed decisions.