Asia Mixed, Europe Slips, Gold Near Record High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, October 21st, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Dow and S&P 500 declining. This ended a six-week winning streak as rising Treasury yields and high valuations raised investor caution ahead of key earnings reports. Nvidia boosted the Nasdaq, while Tesla and other rate-sensitive tech stocks slipped.

Boeing surged as news emerged that workers might vote on a deal to end a costly five-week strike, while Spirit Airlines soared after securing an agreement to extend its debt refinancing deadline by two months.

Most S&P 500 sectors closed lower on Monday, with real estate, health care, and financials leading the losses. Meanwhile, tech stocks outperformed, finishing higher.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.80% and closed at 42,931.60. ...