US stocks close higher, Dow Jones recovers losses

The Dow Jones Industrial Average remained unchanged at 46,253 points at the end of a volatile session, during which it traded between a range of 46,693 points and 46,027 points.

The S&P 500 edged up 0.40%, or 26 points, to end at 6,671 points, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.66%, or 148 points, to 22,670 points.

Stoxx Europe 600 added 0.55% to 567 points, amid mixed performance across major sectors and stock exchanges.

France’s CAC 40 advanced 2% to 8,077 points, and Germany’s DAX fell 0.25% to 24,181 points, while the UK’s FTSE 100 shed 0.30% to 9,424 points.

In Japan, Nikkei 225 surged 1.75% to 47,672 points, while TOPIX rose 1.6% to 3,183 points.

Brent crude futures for December delivery retreated 0.77%, or $0.48, to settle at $61.91 per barrel, while US WTI crude for November delivery decreased 0.73%, or $0.43, to $58.27 per barrel.

Gold futures for December delivery gained 0.91%, or $38.2, to settle at $4,201.60 per ounce, marking the 47th record close for the most actively traded contract in 2025.