Global equity markets ended mixed overnight, setting a cautious tone for Asian and Indian markets this morning. US indices closed lower, volatility ticked up, while European benchmarks showed limited resilience.
| Index | Level | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 48,461.93 | -249.04 | -0.51% |
| S&P 500 | 6,905.74 | -24.20 | -0.35% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 23,474.35 | -118.75 | -0.50% |
| NYSE Composite Index | 22,165.95 | -80.61 | -0.36% |
| NYSE American Composite | 6,880.78 | -53.03 | -0.76% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,519.80 | -14.55 | -0.57% |
| Indicator | Level | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) | 14.20 | +0.60 | +4.41% |
Broader market indicators also weakened, with the Russell 2000 Index down 0.57%, while the NYSE Composite Index declined 0.36%. The NYSE American Composite recorded the steepest percentage loss among US indices, falling 0.76%.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) rose sharply by 4.41% to 14.20, indicating a pickup in near-term market uncertainty.
In Europe, the FTSE 100 closed marginally lower, slipping 0.04% to 9,866.53, as gains in select stocks were offset by broader market caution. Within the index, Airtel Africa, Convatec Group, Land Securities, British Land, Mondi, and Experian featured among the top gainers, posting gains of up to 2.5%.
Other European benchmarks showed mild strength. Germany’s DAX edged up 0.05% to 24,351.12, while France’s CAC 40 rose 0.10% to 8,112.02, outperforming UK and US markets.
Overall, global markets reflected a risk-averse tone, with investors closely monitoring macroeconomic cues and year-end positioning, even as volatility indicators ticked higher.
