In the New York stock market on the 7th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than $ 400 as buy orders swelled as the fear that the spread of the new mutant virus, Omicron stock, slowed the economic recovery was eased. have become.
The closing price of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on the New York Stock Market on the 7th was 35,719.43 cents, up 492.40 cents from the previous day.
Buy orders have swelled as the fear of slowing the economic recovery about the impact of the spread of the new mutant virus, Omicron, on the global economy has eased.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had risen sharply to over $ 640 the day before, and the rate of increase exceeded $ 1000 in two days.
The Nasdaq stock index, which has many IT-related stocks, also rose significantly by 3%.
Also, in the New York crude oil market on the 7th, the fear that the spread of the Omicron strain will reduce the demand for crude oil is eased, and the futures price of WTI, which is an international indicator of crude oil price, is temporarily $ 73 per barrel. The price has risen to the level.
Market officials said, "Investors who have become more cautious about the impact on the economy and avoid risks after the confirmation of Omicron stocks have begun to place buy orders for the time being after the sense of caution has eased. For the time being, information on Omicron stocks is likely to continue to influence stock price trends. "