Global equities closed higher, reflecting strong risk-on sentiment across major markets, while volatility eased significantly.
The S&P 500 rose 1.97% to 6,932.31, gaining 133.92 points, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.18% to 23,031.21, adding 490.63 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to 50,115.68, climbing 1,206.95 points, marking broad-based strength across U.S. equities.
Market volatility declined sharply, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) falling 18.42% to 17.76, indicating reduced investor fear and improved market stability.
European markets also traded in positive territory. Germany’s DAX Index gained 0.94% to 24,721.46, while France’s CAC 40 rose 0.43% to 8,273.84. The FTSE 100 added 0.59% to 10,369.74, supported by steady investor sentiment across the region.
In North America, Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index climbed 1.49% to 32,470.98, mirroring the broader global rally.
The synchronized gains across U.S., European, and Canadian markets signal improving global risk appetite, supported by easing volatility and broad investor participation.
