Global Stock Market Summary – May 5, 2025
Global stock indices mostly rose on May 5, 2025 as easing trade tensions and optimism around economic recovery lifted markets. In the US, technology-driven gains helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jump, while European markets were mixed amid a Bank Holiday in London01. Asian equities led the advance, with Japan and Hong Kong posting solid gains. Currency markets saw the dollar weaken and Asian currencies strengthen, reflecting expectations for central bank meetings23.
Major Global Indices
Key indices on May 5, 2025:
| Index | Closing Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (US) | 5,686.67 | ▲ |
| NASDAQ Composite (US) | 17,977.73 | ▲ |
| Dow Jones 30 (US) | 41,317.43 | ▲ |
| FTSE 100 (UK) | 8,596.35 | ▲ |
| Euro STOXX 50 (Europe) | 5,272.13 | ▼ |
| Nikkei 225 (Japan) | 36,830.69 | ▲ |
| Hang Seng (Hong Kong) | 22,504.68 | ▲ |
| Nifty 50 (India) | 24,461.15 | ▲ |
| Sensex (India) | 80,796.84 | ▲ |
Data source: Reuters (as of May 5, 2025)45. ▲ indicates an uptick; ▼ indicates a drop.
U.S. indices rallied on Monday; for example, the S&P 500 closed near 5,687 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq around 17,9786, each up roughly 1.5%. Europe was mixed: the FTSE 100 jumped about 1.2%, while the Euro STOXX 50 slipped ~0.3%7. Asia led gains – Japan’s Nikkei climbed ~1.0% to 36,831 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged ~1.7%8. India’s markets also rose modestly, with the Nifty and Sensex closing up about 0.5% and 0.4% respectively9.
Top Gainers and Losers
Leading stock movers on May 5 included:
- Adani Enterprises (India): +7.2% (gained on reports of business deals)10.
- Motilal Oswal Financial (India): +10% (rebounded after quarterly loss)11.
- Bharat Dynamics (India): +5% (defense sector rally)12.
- Marico (India): +4% (upgraded by broker)13.
- Bajaj Finance (India): +3.7% (strong auto-finance growth)14.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank (India): −6.0% (broker downgrade)15.
- Atul Ltd (India): −2.0% (profit-taking)16.
- Godrej Properties (India): −2.0% (sales slowdown)17.
- Five-Star Business Finance (India): −1.2% (hold recommendation)18.
- Home First Finance (India): −1.0% (profit booking)19.
Other large-cap names moved as well – for example, many global tech leaders saw large moves (Microsoft +7.6%, Meta +4.2% on the prior day)20. Among the most actively traded stocks were U.S. tech giants (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla) and major Asian conglomerates – reflecting broad interest in technology and high-growth sectors2122.
Most Active Stocks
Trading volume was highest in large-cap and high-profile stocks. U.S. tech giants and growth names dominated volumes, including Microsoft, Meta (Facebook), Nvidia and Apple23. In Asia, leading local companies were heavily traded, such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank (India) and Alibaba (China). Many of these names also featured among the day’s top gainers or losers, reflecting active investor interest.
Commodities Market
- Crude Oil (Brent): ~$60.50 per barrel, down ~1.3%24 (falling on OPEC+ production increases).
- Natural Gas (US): ~$3.70 per MMBtu, near a 4-week high25 (up on supply cuts and strong LNG exports).
- Gold: ~$3,313 per ounce, up ~2.5%26 (rebounding from recent lows).
- Silver: ~$46 per ounce, roughly flat (volatile but supported by gold’s rise).
- Copper: ~$845 per tonne, up ~0.4%27 (on broader risk-on sentiment).
- Corn: Prices eased (global oversupply); speculative funds cut bullish positions28.
- Wheat: Near multi-year lows, pressured by ample inventories29.
- Soybeans: ~$1,040 per bushel, down ~0.8%30 (profit-taking after earlier gains).
OPEC+’s decision to speed up supply hikes drove oil lower31, while seasonal factors and strong exports buoyed U.S. natural gas32. Precious metals saw gains – gold rose sharply as investors sought safe havens and on a weaker dollar33. Agricultural commodities were mixed: wheat continued its downturn34, corn retreated, and soybeans eased from recent highs3536.
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