New York: On February 19, the main index indicators of world stock markets demonstrated mixed results, with notable fluctuations across American and European markets. The Dow Jones index on the American stock market experienced a rise of 0.16%, reaching 44,627.59 points. Meanwhile, the S and P 500 index saw an increase of 0.24%, closing at 6,144.15 points, and the Nasdaq index reported a gain of 0.07%, culminating at 20,056.25 points.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, European stock markets showed varied trends. The FTSE 100 index rose by 0.62%, reaching 8,712.53 points. In contrast, France’s CAC-40 index experienced a decline of 1.17%, falling to 8,110.54 points, while Germany’s DAX index decreased by 1.80%, settling at 22,433.63 points. In the global currency market, the euro’s exchange rate against the dollar experienced a slight increase of 0.10%, reaching 1.0433 USD.