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Fed Rate Cut Delay Weighs On Asia Stocks, Europe Markets Rise, Gold Hits $2,290 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Tuesday, April 2nd, the U.S. stock markets ended lower as concerns grew over a potential delay in Federal Reserve rate cuts, and Tesla shares fell after reporting a decline in quarterly deliveries for the first time in nearly four years. Tesla’s shares fell after announcing its first annual delivery drop since 2020 on Tuesday, citing the Model 3 update, factory closures from the Red Sea conflict, and an arson attack at its German plant as reasons. In economic data, U.S. factory orders rose 1.4% to $576.8 billion in February after January’s 3.8% drop. Job openings slightly increased by 8,000 to 8.756 million in February, aligning with market predictions. Most S&P 500 sectors ended lower Tuesday, led by declines in health care, consumer discretionary, and real estate stocks. ...