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<Major Market Overview> Major stock markets around the world were closed on Sunday, August 31. The final trading day, Friday, August 29, provided a glimpse into the overall end of August. The US tech stock correction and the Fed conflict dominated the month-end mood. Overall, the S&P 500 closed August on a positive note, recording its fourth consecutive month of gains. <US Market: Monthly Gain Achieved Despite Tech Stock Correction> [Major Index Overview] The US market closed lower on August 29 due to a tech stock correction. The S&P 500 index fell 41.60 points (0.64%) to 6,460.26 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 92.02 points (0.20%) to 45,544.88 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index plunged 249.61 points (1.15%) to 21,455.55, recording the largest decline. The VIX fear index rose 6.44% to 15.36, reflecting growing market anxiety. [August Monthly Performance] Nevertheless, the S&P 500 rose 1.53% in August, marking its fourth consecutive month of ga...

<Major Market Overview> Major stock markets around the world were closed on Saturday, August 30th. However, the aftermath of the last trading day on August 29th and the overall performance of August provide insight into global market trends. In particular, the US market's technology stock correction and the strong performance of Asian markets were key factors in ending August. <US Market: Closes Lower Due to Technology Stock Correction> [Major Index Overview] On Friday, August 29th, the US market closed lower due to a technology stock correction. The S&P 500 Index fell 41.60 points (0.64%) to 6,460.26 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 92.02 points (0.20%) to 45,544.88 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index plunged 249.61 points (1.15%) to 21,455.55 points. The VIX fear index rose 6.44% to 15.36, indicating growing market anxiety. [AI Technology Stocks Surge] AI-related stocks were heavily sold off. Tesla plummeted 3.50%, the largest decline among the Mag...

<Major Market Overview> As of August 29, global stock markets ended August mixed, affected by the release of US inflation data and the adjustment of AI technology stocks. While the US market, which had been hitting record highs repeatedly, took a breather, Asian markets contrasted with the strength of China and declines in other regions. <US Market: Tech Stock Adjustment Following Inflation Data Release> [Major Index Overview] The US market closed lower on August 29. The S&P 500 index rose 20.46 points (0.32%) to 6,501.86 points, but declined during the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 71.67 points (0.16%) to 45,636.90, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 115.02 points (0.53%) to 21,705.16. [Inflation Data Release] The PCE index, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, rose 2.6% year-over-year in July. This was the same level as in June and in line with market expectations. The core PCE index rose 2.9%, marking the largest increase since February. Based o...

Key Market Overview As of August 27, 2025, global stock markets are showing mixed performance, with different trends across regions. The contrast between the US market's rise, the European market's decline, and slight fluctuations in the Asian market reflects investors' differing reactions to political uncertainty and policy changes in each country. US Market: Rising Amidst Nvidia Expectations and Fed Conflict Major Index Overview As of August 26, the US market showed a broad upward trend. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.41% to 6,465.94 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.30% to 45,418.07 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.44% to 21,544.27 points, confirming the strength of technology stocks. The VIX fear index fell 1.15% to 14.62, indicating market stability. However, potential volatility due to President Trump's intervention with the Federal Reserve remains a concern. NVIDIA Earnings Release Imminent NVIDIA's second-quarter earnings release, ...