CroatiaOn Wednesday, Wall Street traders approached cautiously, leading to a slight decline in stock indices as investors avoided taking on too much risk ahead of the earnings reports from Alphabet and Tesla. The Dow Jones index fell 0.01%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.14%, and the Nasdaq declined 0.57%. Investors had been focused on Alphabet and Tesla shares while waiting for their quarterly financial reports. These reports were released after the close of Wall Street trading, and in extended trading, Alphabet shares fell 3% due to concerns over rising costs and investments. Tesla shares also dropped 3% in extended trading despite increased revenue, as profits fell. Investors remained cautious due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which kept the Hormuz Strait effectively closed, pushing oil prices to six-week highs. This has reignited fears of rising inflation, potentially prompting the U.S. Federal Reserve to increase interest rates. Meanwhile, European stock markets saw gains, with the London FTSE index rising 1.24%, the Frankfurt DAX increasing 0.58%, and the Paris CAC climbing 0.89%.
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