Gaza city: The US Nasdaq index, which focuses on heavy technology stocks, fell by nearly 300 points ahead of Wednesday's market close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by over 340 points. The Standard and Poor's 500 (S and P 500) index declined by about 20 points. Meanwhile, the price of US West Texas Intermediate crude oil increased to $64.38 per barrel.
According to Jordan News Agency, the fluctuations in the stock market indices reflect varying investor sentiments and market dynamics. The decline in the Nasdaq index contrasts with the gains seen in the Dow Jones, highlighting a divergence in performance among major US stock indices. Additionally, the rise in crude oil prices may impact various sectors and contribute to ongoing market volatility.