Global markets showed mixed momentum in early trade. Gift Nifty slipped 108 points to 25,437, signaling a soft opening for Indian equities.
US cues remained mildly positive as Dow Futures gained 71 points, while the Dow Jones closed higher by 48 points. The S&P 500 also edged up 12 points, reflecting steady investor confidence.
Asian markets traded mixed — Nikkei fell 151 points amid profit booking, while Hang Seng rose 83 points on buying interest.
European indices closed mostly positive with DAX up 62 points and FTSE 100 gaining 43 points, though CAC 40 slipped slightly. South Korea’s Kospi also ended lower.
MARKET MOOD: Mixed Global Signals | Cautious Start Likely for India | Focus on Opening Volatility