Global equities traded mostly higher with risk sentiment steady, led by gains across the US, Europe, and Japan, while volatility eased.
Key Indices Performance
S&P 500 — 6,843.21, +0.10% (+7.03)
NASDAQ Composite — 22,578.38, +0.14% (+31.71)
Dow Jones Industrial Average — 49,533.20, +0.07% (+32.26)
CBOE Volatility Index — 20.29, -1.50% (-0.31)
S&P/TSX Composite — 32,896.55, -0.54%
FTSE 100 — 10,556.17, +0.79%
DAX — 24,998.40, +0.80%
CAC 40 — 8,361.46, +0.54%
FTSE MIB — 45,764.06, +0.76%
Nikkei 225 — 57,253.41, +1.21%
KOSPI — 5,507.02, -0.28%
Market Takeaway
Global markets remained broadly positive with strong momentum in Japan and Europe, modest gains in US benchmarks, and a decline in volatility signaling stable risk appetite. Canada and South Korea underperformed slightly, indicating selective regional pressure rather than a broad risk-off move.
