Economy Country February 27, 2025

US Stock Market and Oil Prices Today

Oil prices increase with WTI at $69.58 and Brent at $73.47. The US stock market shows declines in tech sector stocks while Nvidia's quarterly report affects investor sentiment.


US Stock Market and Oil Prices Today

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil has increased by 1.40 percent, reaching 69.58 dollars per barrel, while the benchmark Brent has risen by 1.30 percent, reaching 73.47 dollars per barrel.

Regarding the stock market in the United States, it is experiencing a mostly red day, influenced by actions in the technology sector. Investors are analyzing the quarterly report of semiconductor manufacturer Nvidia, alongside other recent economic data. The Dow Jones has reported an increase of 0.11 percent, nearing 43,480.52 points, while the Nasdaq has fallen by 1.22 percent and the S&P 500 has lost 0.45 percent.

In Europe, the major stock indices also show declines. The DAX in Germany has dropped by 1.69 percent, the CAC 40 in France has decreased by 1.15 percent, Spain's IBEX 35 shows a decline of 1.07 percent, and London's FTSE 100 has ceded by 0.12 percent. These declines come after Donald Trump's tariff threats towards Europe.

Locally, the S&P/BMV IPC of the Mexican Stock Exchange has advanced by 0.07 percent, standing at 53,335.22 units, while the FTSE-BIVA of the Institutional Stock Exchange has experienced a decrease of 0.10 percent, reaching 1,073.42 points.

In the international oil market, both WTI and Brent are operating with positive variations.