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S&P 500 rose 0.27% as global markets advance

Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Dhaka investors and retirement balances.

By Markets Desk · Published July 25, 2026

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The S&P 500 rose 0.27% to 7,503.36, trading higher as Dhaka investors weighed the latest moves across global markets.

How the major markets moved

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose 0.27% to 7,503.36, the Dow Jones was little changed to 52,913.98 and the Nasdaq fell 0.05% to 25,819.59. Wall Street’s direction typically sets the tone for how Dhaka portfolios open next session.

Commodities and safe-haven demand

Gold fell 0.78% to US$4,122.7 an ounce and silver fell 2.29% to US$60.5, while WTI crude rose 4.93% to US$71.93 a barrel, a move that feeds through to petrol prices and local input costs.

Currencies and crypto

EUR/USD fell 0.17% to 1.14, shifting the maths for Dhaka importers, travellers and anyone with offshore holdings. Bitcoin fell 0.38% to US$63,752.01.

What it means locally

For Dhaka readers, the day’s moves flow through to retirement savings and pension balances, which are heavily exposed to both local and global equities, a reminder that a diversified portfolio rides out single-session swings better than a concentrated one.

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.

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