At the close, at 6 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (24th), the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded losses of 0.01%, traded at 32,420 points. After moderate gains for most of the day with the jump of more than 5% in WTI oil, the indicator ended the session on the negative side with profit realization and pressure from the stocks of companies in the technology sector. In addition to fears about the worsening of the coronavirus pandemic in the world, despite the fact that Germany canceled the lockdown to contain COVID-19 during the five-day holy week holiday. The signs of a possible increase in United States taxes to offset the $ 1.9 trillion aid package to the population in addressing the issue also resonated.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.