Dow Adds 150 Points on U.S.-China Deal Hopes

Reports that the U.S. may loosen some of its restrictions on China's Huawei also boosted stocks

Lillian Currens

Digital Content Manager

Oct 10, 2019 at 4:29 PM

The Dow finished roughly 150 points higher today, extending yesterday's gains on a statement from President Donald Trump that he would meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday, strengthening optimism over an eventual trade deal. This sentiment was buoyed by a report that the Trump administration may be prepared to loosen some of its restrictions on tech giant Huawei. Against this backdrop, the Nasdaq and the S&P were both higher at the close, too.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI - 26,496.67) added 150.7 points, or 0.6%. Trade-sensitive Caterpillar (CAT) led the 22 gainers, up 2.7%, while Cisco Systems (CSCO) suffered the biggest drop on a 1.5% loss. Visa (V) finished flat.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX - 2,938.13) settled 18.7 points, or 0.6%, higher, while the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC - 7,950.78) tacked on 47 points, or 0.6%.

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX - 17.57) fell 1.1 point, or 5.7%, today.

Closing Indexes Oct 10

NYSE and Nasdaq Stats Oct 10

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Data courtesy of Trade-Alert

Oil Hits One-Week High Amid U.S.-China News

Oil ended at a one-week as investors kept a close eye on the latest trade news between the U.S. and China. November-dated crude futures gained $0.96, or 1.8%, to settle at $53.55 a barrel.

Gold reversed course today, landing at its lowest close in over a week as investors turned their attention to riskier assets. Gold futures for December delivery shed $11.90, or 0.8%, to end at $1,500.90 per ounce.

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