Global equities traded mixed as investors tracked inflation, rates, and growth signals across major economies.
US markets showed stability. Dow Jones Industrial Average rose +48.95 pts (+0.10%) to 49,500, while S&P 500 edged up +0.05%. However, the US Composite Index slipped -0.22%, indicating selective selling in tech-heavy counters. Volatility cooled slightly with VIX down -1.06%.
In Europe, markets were divided. FTSE 100 gained +0.26%, CAC 40 edged up +0.06%, but DAX fell -0.46%, reflecting cautious sentiment across the region.
Asian markets remained under pressure. Japan 225 declined -0.24%, KOSPI fell -0.28%, and Shanghai (SSE Composite) dropped sharply -1.26%, signaling risk-off mood in China.
MARKET MOOD: Mixed Global Trend | Defensive Positioning | Focus on Inflation, Rates & Growth Signals
