Morning Market Overview – March 25, 2025

📈 Wall Street closed mixed – Nasdaq continues to rise

Trading in New York ended on a mixed note, with the Nasdaq rising 0.6%, while the S&P 500 remained mostly unchanged. Tech stocks led the gains, driven by NVIDIA and Meta, while the energy and financial sectors showed slight declines.

💶 US dollar remains stable – Euro retreats slightly

The US dollar remained steady against a basket of currencies, while the euro weakened by 0.2% against the dollar, trading around 1.0830. The Israeli shekel depreciated slightly, reaching 3.69 per USD.

🛢️ Oil prices remain steady – WTI around $69 per barrel

Oil prices traded in a tight range amid global energy market uncertainty. Brent crude hovered around $74 per barrel, while WTI remained stable at $69. Investors are awaiting updates from OPEC+ regarding potential production cuts in Q2.

🏦 US Treasury yields decline slightly – Investors await Fed announcements

The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.19% as Federal Reserve officials signaled caution over potential rate cuts. Markets are focused on upcoming GDP data, scheduled for release on Thursday.

🚀 Bitcoin maintains positive momentum, approaching $88,000

Bitcoin is trading at $87,900, up 2% in the last 24 hours. Analysts cite increasing institutional adoption as a key driver of continued momentum.

📊 TA-35 up 0.15% – TA-90 jumped over 1%

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw modest gains, with the TA-35 index rising 0.15% and the TA-90 index jumping 1.1%. The technology and real estate sectors led the market higher.

💡 Top Gainers on Wall Street: Tenon Medical surged 283%, Desktop Metal up 99%

Standout performers in the US market included Tenon Medical, which skyrocketed 283% after reports of a breakthrough in a medical trial, and Desktop Metal, which surged 99% on speculation about a potential merger.

🌍 European markets closed with strong gains – DAX and CAC up over 1%

European stocks had a strong trading session, with the DAX up 1.2% and the CAC 40 rising 1.1%. The FTSE 100 gained 0.8% following better-than-expected inflation data from the UK.

🔥 Asian markets: Shanghai and Hong Kong in positive territory

Asian markets traded higher, with the Shanghai Composite up 0.3% and the Hang Seng Index climbing 1.1%. Investors responded positively to encouraging housing market data from China.

🏗️ Tel Aviv Real Estate Index jumped 1.3% – Investors seeking opportunities

The real estate sector in Israel continues to attract attention, with stocks like Azorim and Alony Hetz gaining 2% and 1.8%, respectively.

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