Global equities opened on a cautious note despite positive overnight cues. Asian markets saw mixed trends, with Hang Seng trading higher as the technology index surged 2.5% in early trade. Meanwhile, US stock index futures remained in a tight range, as investors weighed persistent inflation concerns against a temporary relief from the delay in new US trade tariffs.
As of the latest update, Dow Futures stood at 44,746, gaining 35 points (+0.08%), while Nasdaq Futures rose to 22,054, up 23 points (+0.10%). European markets showed mixed movements, with DAX Futures (Germany) dropping 108 points (-0.48%) to 22,588, while FTSE Futures (UK) edged higher by 4.5 points (+0.05%) to 8,739.
Investors remain watchful of inflation data and its potential impact on future interest rate decisions, with the focus shifting to upcoming economic indicators and policy outlooks.
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