New Delhi, June 12(HS): Mixed signals are apparent in the global market today following a weaker close in U.S. markets. Dow Jones futures are set to trade lower. European markets also displayed mixed results after pressure in the last session; the FTSE index rose by 0.13 percent, whereas the CAC and DAX indices fell by 0.37 percent and 0.16 percent, respectively. The U.S. saw a surge due to better-than-expected retail inflation figures, but profit-booking caused Wall Street indices to close in the red, with the S&P 500 down by 0.27 percent, ending at 6,022.30 points, and the Nasdaq down by 0.50 percent at 19,615.88 points. Dow Jones futures are down by 0.26 percent at 42,755.18 points. In Asia, mixed trading is observed, with five indices in the red and four in the green.

The GIFT Nifty gained 0.09 percent, while the Straits Times and KOSPI indices rose by 0.17 percent and 0.89 percent, respectively. In contrast, the Nikkei dropped by 0.53 percent, and the Taiwan Weighted and Hang Seng indices also experienced declines. Overall, the market landscape today reflects uncertainty and fluctuating conditions across different regions.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar