At 10:55 am (Brasilia time) this Thursday (23), the main stock indices of Wall Street They were operating in a negative field. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) It showed a moderate decrease of 0.99%, at 51,702.74 points. S&P 500 and the Nasdaq They recorded losses of 0.98% and 1.76%, to 7,425.39 points and 25,237.59 points, respectively.
On the other hand, in the market of TreasuriesThe yields on the two-year bond rose from 4.302% to 4.375% per year. Meanwhile, the yield on the ten-year bond increased to 4.714% per year.
This morning, the indexes were pressured by instability in the energy market, amid the recent developments in tensions in the Middle East, following the 12th consecutive night of attacks between the US and Iran. The conflict resulted in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, an important trade route for several international markets, especially the oil market.
Following the escalation of tensions, the global price of oil surged again, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel once more.
In the macroeconomic scenario, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) It was reported that the country registered 187,000 new unemployment benefit claims in the week ending July 18.
The result came in below the 211,000 applications expected by the market, and represents a decrease of 22,000 applications compared to the previous week (revised figure from 208,000 to 209,000).
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.