Indices news

EU Stocks 50 (EU50) was trading around 5,721.0 as of 1:59pm (UTC) on 4 December 2025, within an intraday range of 5,687.4–5,729.9 on Capital.com’s platform. Prices remain close to recent Euro area benchmark levels, with related EU50 measures reported near 5,714.0 in early December.

Global stock indices serve as key indicators of overall market performance, tracking the value of leading companies across major economies. Whether it’s the S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq-100, FTSE 100 or DAX 40, each index provides a distinct view of economic activity, sector dynamics and investor sentiment.

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When trading contracts for difference (CFDs), managing risk is just as important as identifying opportunities. One way to do this is through stop-loss orders — tools designed to close positions automatically if the market moves beyond a chosen level.

The S&P 500-to-gold ratio provides a clear way to compare the performance of US equities with gold. By tracking how many ounces of gold are required to equal the value of the S&P 500 index, the ratio helps illustrate shifts in investor sentiment and the balance between risk and caution.

The Nasdaq Stock Market – home to many of the world’s major technology firms – often mirrors shifts in overall market risk appetite. During periods of changing monetary policy, advances in AI development and evolving corporate earnings expectations, price movements across its key constituents tend to become more pronounced.

S&P 500 earnings beat expectations, valuations improved, and the Magnificent Seven led the way.

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