Global Markets Snapshot: US, Europe Decline; Asia and India Trade Mixed
US markets edged lower with the S&P 500 down 0.06 percent, the Dow Jones slipping 0.17 percent, and the Nasdaq falling 0.07 percent, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global cues.
European equities remained under pressure as Germany’s DAX declined 0.22 percent, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.65 percent, and the UK’s FTSE 100 eased 0.04 percent on weak regional momentum.
Asian markets showed mixed trends. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.32 percent, while Australia’s ASX 200 gained 0.48 percent, supported by selective buying in key sectors.
Indian equities outperformed global peers with the Sensex rising 0.23 percent, indicating resilience despite broader market weakness and ongoing global uncertainty.
Other global indices reflected divergence, with Spain’s IBEX 35 gaining 0.39 percent, Canada’s TSX inching up 0.04 percent, and Russia’s MOEX climbing 1.20 percent.
