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DAX-tracking EWG ETF posts the largest gain as major indices rise

The EWG ETF, which tracks the DAX 40, posted the biggest advance; most US index ETFs were higher and the VIX-tracking VIXY fell sharply, per Finnhub.

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Where prices stand

The EWG ETF, which tracks the DAX 40, rose 3.23% from the prior close to $43.42; its quote was as of Nov 4, 18:59 UTC. As of Nov 4, 19:00 UTC, the EWU ETF, which tracks the FTSE 100, rose 3.19% to $48.81, while the DIA ETF, which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, rose 2.99% to $532.51. The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, rose 1.73% to $767.42, the IWM ETF, which tracks the Russell 2000, rose 1.49% to $283.96, the EWJ ETF, which tracks the Nikkei 225, rose 1.21% to $93.71, and the QQQ ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, rose 1.14% to $693.09; the VIXY ETF, which tracks the CBOE Volatility Index, fell 9.44% to $16.41, per Finnhub.

Instrument Last 5-session change Latest change As of Source
S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) $767.42 -1.99% +1.73% Nov 4, 19:00 UTC Finnhub
Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) $693.09 -4.99% +1.14% Nov 4, 19:00 UTC Finnhub
Dow Jones Industrial Average (via DIA ETF) $532.51 -1.19% +2.99% Nov 4, 19:00 UTC Finnhub
Russell 2000 (via IWM ETF) $283.96 -0.14% +1.49% Nov 4, 19:00 UTC Finnhub
DAX 40 (via EWG ETF) $43.42 +1.30% +3.23% Nov 4, 18:59 UTC Finnhub
FTSE 100 (via EWU ETF) $48.81 +0.23% +3.19% Nov 4, 19:00 UTC Finnhub
Nikkei 225 (via EWJ ETF) $93.71 -2.79% +1.21% Nov 4, 19:00 UTC Finnhub
CBOE Volatility Index (via VIXY ETF) $16.41 +4.20% -9.44% Nov 4, 19:00 UTC Finnhub

In the news

CoinDesk published a news article about Wall Street rethinking the AI data center boom in light of Texas election risks, according to CoinDesk. Reuters reported that Wall Street rallied after Democrats won Congress, and Yahoo ran pieces highlighting the Dow’s large advance and gains in Apple and Microsoft, according to Yahoo.

What to watch

The Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC; Productivity and Costs is scheduled Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC. Weekly jobless claims is scheduled Thu Nov 5 (time not confirmed), and the US Employment Situation is scheduled Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC.

  • Thu Nov 5 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
  • Thu Nov 5, 12:00 UTC — Bank of England rate decision and Monetary Policy Report (GB) (source)
  • Thu Nov 5, 13:30 UTC — Productivity and Costs (US) (source)
  • Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)

Sources and data

Market data as of Nov 4, 19:00 UTC; report generated Nov 4, 19:00 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.

This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.

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Sources & data

  1. CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  2. Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  3. Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  4. Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  5. U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  6. U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  7. Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  8. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  9. Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
  10. European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)

Market data as of Nov 4, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC.

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