Global equity markets traded mixed as investor caution resurfaced across regions. In the US, major indices ended lower, with the S&P 500 falling 0.84%, the Nasdaq Composite down 1.43%, and the Dow Jones easing 0.34%. Market nervousness was reflected in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), which jumped over 10%, indicating rising risk aversion.
European markets showed a mixed trend. The UK’s FTSE 100 slipped marginally, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 closed nearly flat. Italy’s benchmark index outperformed peers, gaining close to 1%. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined over 1%, while China’s SSE Composite and South Korea’s KOSPI posted gains, supported by selective buying.
Overall, higher volatility and uneven global cues suggest markets remain sensitive to macro developments and policy signals.
