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| Market index | Current value | Trend | Variation | % variation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 15976.02 | Up | 14.32 | 0.09% |
| Nasdaq | 3949.07 | Down | -36.90 | -0.93% |
| S&P 500 | 1791.53 | Down | -6.65 | -0.37% |
| FTSE 100 | 6723.46 | Up | 30.02 | 0.45% |
| Dax | 9225.43 | Up | 56.74 | 0.62% |
| BBC Global 30 | 7179.05 | Down | -4.15 | -0.06% |
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