Market data shows that during the May Day holiday period in 2026 (April 30, 15:00 to May 6, 06:00), major global assets exhibited divergent performance. Stock indices generally rose, with the Nasdaq up 2.65%, the S&P 500 up 1.73%, the Dow Jones up 0.89%, the A50 Index futures up 0.87%, and the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index up 1.44%. In commodities, most non-ferrous metals strengthened: aluminum on the LME rose 3.16%, nickel up 1.97%, zinc up 1.50%, and copper up 0.65%. Among agricultural products, U.S. cotton rose 5.85%, U.S. sugar up 4.20%, and U.S. soybean oil up 3.12%. The energy sector faced pressure, with U.S. crude oil down 5.22%, Brent crude down 1.91%, and U.S. fuel oil down 2.75%. Precious metals edged lower, with U.S. gold down 0.70% and U.S. silver down 0.19%. In foreign exchange, the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.49%, and the USD/CNH exchange rate declined 0.23%.
Global Markets During the May 2026 Holiday: U.S. Stocks and Metals Rise, Crude Oil Falls
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During the 2026 May holiday period (April 30, 15:00 to May 6, 06:00), the Fear & Greed Index reflected mixed sentiment as global markets diverged. U.S. stock indices advanced, with the Nasdaq up 2.65%, the S&P 500 up 1.73%, and the A50 futures market up 0.87%. Base metals rose, including London aluminum up 3.16% and London nickel up 1.97%. Energy prices declined, with West Texas Intermediate crude down 5.22% and Brent crude down 1.91%.
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