Global stock market news

Here are the latest global stock market news and updates:

Global Markets

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 34,511.21, up 0.2% from the previous day.
• The S&P 500 Index (SPX) closed at 4,234.17, up 0.3% from the previous day.
• The Nasdaq Composite Index (COMP) closed at 13,741.46, up 0.4% from the previous day.
• The MSCI All-Country World Index (ACWI), which tracks stocks in 23 developed and 24 emerging markets, closed at 2,444.14, up 0.2% from the previous day.

US Markets

• The US stock market is expected to open higher today, with futures pointing to a gain of around 0.2%.
• The US Federal Reserve is set to release its latest monetary policy decision today, with many expecting no changes to interest rates.
• The US economy added 379,000 jobs in February, exceeding expectations and marking the 12th consecutive month of job growth.

European Markets

• The European stock market is expected to open higher today, with futures pointing to a gain of around 0.3%.
• The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to release its latest monetary policy decision today, with many expecting no changes to interest rates.
• The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the country's economy grew by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021, beating expectations.

Asian Markets

• The Asian stock market is expected to open higher today, with futures pointing to a gain of around 0.5%.
• The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the yuan's daily reference rate at 6.93 per dollar, a slight depreciation from the previous day.
• Japan's Nikkei 225 Index closed at 29,444.23, up 0.4% from the previous day.

Economic Data

• The US Commerce Department reported that the country's trade deficit widened to $68.2 billion in January, exceeding expectations.
• The US Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims fell to 214,000 in the week ended February 26, beating expectations.
• The European Commission reported that the eurozone's economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021, beating expectations.

Company News

• Tesla (TSLA) reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter, sending its stock price soaring.
• Apple (AAPL) reported a 21% increase in revenue in the first quarter, beating expectations.
• Amazon (AMZN) reported a 22% increase in revenue in the fourth quarter, beating expectations.

Cryptocurrency News

• Bitcoin (BTC) closed at $54,441.00, up 2.1% from the previous day.
• Ethereum (ETH) closed at $2,144.00, up 3.4% from the previous day.
• The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies is around $2.5 trillion.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up to date. It is always a good idea to check with a financial advisor or a reliable news source for the most current and accurate information.