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.
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.
- Wall Street rethinks AI data center boom as Texas election raises new risks — CoinDesk, Nov 4, 16:08 UTC
- Wall Street rallies after Democrats win Congress; data center stocks slide — Reuters, Nov 4, 17:15 UTC
- Dow Skyrockets 1,500 Points in Best Day Since Trump's Tariff Pause — Yahoo, Nov 4, 17:02 UTC
- Apple, Microsoft hit all-time highs as Nasdaq surges 2% in post-election rally: AlphaCheck — Yahoo, Nov 4, 15:25 UTC
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
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Wall Street rethinks AI data center boom as Texas election raises new risks
- Reuters (secondary source) — Wall Street rallies after Democrats win Congress; data center stocks slide
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Dow Skyrockets 1,500 Points in Best Day Since Trump's Tariff Pause
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — calendar
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.
Terms in this article
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
VIX
The Cboe Volatility Index, which estimates the market's expectation of S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days from S&P 500 option prices.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
A price-weighted index of 30 large US blue-chip companies, first published in 1896 and one of the oldest stock market indices.
S&P 500
A float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted index of about 500 leading US companies selected by a committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Sources & data
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- Reuters (secondary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 4, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC)
- 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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