Global equity markets delivered a mixed performance in the latest session, with European indices largely holding firm while key US benchmarks closed in the red, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
In the Americas, volatility rose as the VIX climbed 1.62% to 16.93, signaling increased short-term uncertainty. Canada’s S&P/TSX advanced 0.24% to 31,244.37, while the Russell 2000 gained 0.21% to 2,526.24 and the Nasdaq edged up 0.13% to 23,576.49. However, broader US markets struggled, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.09% to 6,840.51, the Dow Jones falling 0.38% to 47,560.29, and Brazil’s IBOVESPA easing 0.13% to 157,981.12. The US Dollar Index remained nearly flat at 99.22.
Across Europe, Germany’s DAX rose 0.49% to 24,162.65, providing regional support. In contrast, the FTSE 100 dipped 0.03% to 9,642.01, while the MSCI Europe Index declined 0.06% to 2,557.25. The Euro Index fell 0.08% to 116.28, and the EURO STOXX slipped 0.13% to 5,718.32. The British Pound Index dropped 0.19% to 132.98, while losses deepened in broader continental markets as Euronext slid 0.45% to 1,698.45 and France’s CAC 40 tumbled 0.69% to 8,052.51.
The divergent moves across regions highlight a market environment driven by selective risk-taking in Europe and growing caution in US equities, as investors reassess momentum across global indices.
