Dow Jones hits record high for second straight session
The US indices moved higher for the second straight week despite ending the week on a mixed note. This came amid profit-taking to capitalize on the record highs following the Federal Reserve's decision to end the monetary tightening cycle.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose0.1%, or 38points, to settle at 42,063points.
Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index fell0.2%, or 11 points, to 5,702 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index also dropped0.35%, or 65 points, to 17,948 points.
As for European markets, the STOXX Europe 600 dipped1.4% to 514.2points.
The German DAX index lost 1.5% to 18,720 points, and the British FTSE index was down1.2% to 8,229 points.The French CAC 40 index also went down 1.5% to 7,500 points.
On the other hand, the Nikkei index leapt1.55%, or 568 points, to 37,723 points, and the broader Topix index added 0.95% to 2,642 points.
Brent crude futures for November delivery dropped 0.5%, or $0.39, to $74.49 per barrel.
WTI crude for October delivery stabilized at $71.92 per barrel.
Regarding gold, futures prices for December delivery leapt 1.2%, or $31.6, to $2,646.20per ounce.
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