MSCI Global Equities Dip 0.44% Amid Technology Weakness

On August 24, MSCI's global equities gauge fell 0.44% to 1,144.79, led by weakness in technology stocks. The Dow Jones rose 0.17% to 53,361.60, while the S&P 500 declined 0.37% to 7,645.71, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.71% to 25,993.69. Investors are anticipating details on U.S. sanctions against Iran and the upcoming Nvidia quarterly financial report. Possible market impacts include volatility in technology stocks and anxiety over Federal Reserve rate increases, now priced with a 60% chance of holding rates steady in September, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool.