New York: Stock indices in global markets continue upward trend, APA reports. On May 2, U.S. stock markets recorded gains: the Dow Jones rose by 1.39% to 41,317.43 points, the SandP 500 increased by 1.47% to 5,686.67 points, and the Nasdaq climbed by 1.51% to 17,977.73 points.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, European markets also experienced growth. The FTSE 100 increased by 1.17% to 8,596.35 points, while Germany’s DAX rose by 2.62% to 23,086.65 points. France’s CAC-40 went up by 2.33% to 7,770.48 points, indicating a robust performance in the European stock indices.

On the global currency market, the euro saw a slight increase against the dollar by 0.06%, bringing the exchange rate to 1.1297 USD. This movement highlights the ongoing dynamics in global financial markets.