Mon Oct 07 04:33:14 UTC 2024: ## Global Markets Show Mixed Signals Amidst Middle East Tensions
**New Delhi, October 4 (HS):** Global markets are displaying mixed signals today, with weakness stemming from the previous session’s downturn in US markets. The Dow Jones Futures are currently trading in the red, reflecting this trend. European markets also experienced significant losses in the previous session. Asian markets are showing a mixed bag of performance.
The US market saw a wave of panic in the previous session due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, leading to declines in Wall Street indices. The S&P 500 index closed down 0.17% at 5,699.94 points. Similarly, the Nasdaq closed 0.04% lower at 17,918.48 points. The Dow Jones Futures are currently trading 0.18% lower at 41,935.97 points.
European markets mirrored the US trend, experiencing selling pressure in the previous session. The FTSE index closed down 0.10% at 8,282.52 points. The CAC index plunged 1.33% or 99.81 points, closing at 7,477.78 points. The DAX index closed down 0.79% or 149.34 points, ending the previous session at 19,015.41 points.
Asian markets are exhibiting a mix of gains and losses today. Out of 9 Asian markets, 4 indices are trading in the green, while 4 are in the red. The Shanghai Composite Index is not trading today due to a holiday in the Chinese stock market.
The GIFT Nifty is trading 0.42% or 108 points lower at 25,416 points. The Taiwan Weighted Index is down 0.33% at 22,315.94 points. The SET Composite Index is down 0.41% at 1,436.84 points, and the Jakarta Composite Index is down 0.55% at 7,502.54 points.
On the other hand, the Nikkei index is trading 0.19% higher at 38,626.88 points. The Straits Times Index is up 0.20% at 3,584.43 points. The Hang Seng Index has made significant gains today, currently trading 1.47% or 326.15 points higher at 22,439.65 points. The KOSPI Index is up 0.36% at 2,570.80 points.
**This news article summarizes the key points from the original text, focusing on the global market performance and providing a concise overview of the major indices’ movements.**
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