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# Global Market Snapshot – May 21, 2025

## U.S. Tech Stocks Slip, Gold Shines Amid Volatility

### **U.S. Stock Market Recap**

The major U.S. stock indexes ended lower, halting the S&P 500’s six-day winning streak.

- The **Dow Jones Industrial Average** dropped **114.83 points** to close at **42,677.24** (–0.27%).
- The **S&P 500** declined **23.14 points**, ending at **5,940.46** (–0.39%).
- The **Nasdaq Composite** slipped **72.75 points** to finish at **19,142.71** (–0.38%).

**Tech giants** were mostly in the red. **Amazon** and **Google** both fell over **1%**, while **Microsoft**, **Apple**, and **Tesla** saw modest losses. **Netflix** managed to post a slight gain.

**Travel and cruise stocks** took a notable hit, with **Norwegian Cruise Line** and **Airbnb** plunging more than **3%**.

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### **Commodity Market Highlights**

**Gold** surged on safe-haven demand, with **COMEX gold futures** rising **$51.10** to **$3,284.60 per ounce** (+1.58%).

Meanwhile, **oil prices** slipped:

- **U.S. crude (June delivery)** fell **13 cents** to **$62.56 per barrel** (–0.21%).
- **Brent crude (July delivery)** dropped **16 cents** to **$65.38 per barrel** (–0.24%).

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### **European Market Performance**

European equities ended the session on a positive note:

- **FTSE 100** (London): **+0.94%** to **8,781.12**
- **CAC 40** (Paris): **+0.75%** to **7,942.42**
- **DAX** (Frankfurt): **+0.42%** to **24,036.11**

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### **Chinese ADRs Under Pressure**

U.S.-listed Chinese stocks saw mostly negative movement.

- The **Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index** lost **0.65%**.
- **Trip.com** fell over **5%**, while **NIO** and **iQIYI** dropped nearly **2%**.
- **Alibaba** and **Xpeng** were also down more than **1%**.

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