Morning Report 21 May 24: Nasdaq hits record with Nvidia results eyed

The AI boom is continuing to move markets according to Tom and Ryan, with anticipation mounting for Nvidea's earnings report due tomorrow. Across the board, US stocks showed mixed outcomes with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 down slightly while tech stocks like the Nasdaq and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose. European markets saw moderate gains, led by aerospace and defense sectors amid geopolitical tensions, with miners benefiting from rising copper and gold prices. The Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting minutes highlighted inflation risks and a high bar for rate hikes, while the Australian dollar fell despite higher iron ore prices.

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