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Overall Market Overview

Global equity markets ended the week with a mixed performance. In the US, optimism from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut lifted major indices to fresh gains, reinforcing investor confidence. However, European and Asian markets struggled to keep pace, weighed down by trade policy uncertainties and profit-taking.

US: Fed Boost Fuels Weekly Gains

US stocks advanced as investors priced in the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, signaling continued support for economic growth. The Dow Jones $DJIA(.DJI)$  added 172.85 points (+0.3%) to 46,315.27, the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$  climbed 32.40 points (+0.4%) to 6,664.36, and the Nasdaq Composite $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$  outperformed with a +0.7% gain, led by strong tech buying.

Europe: Investors Hold Back

European equities closed slightly weaker amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty and muted economic indicators. Germany’s DAX and the UK’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% each, while France’s CAC 40 ended flat. Investors remained cautious ahead of fresh economic data releases.

Asia: Tech Rally Abroad, Local Weakness at Home

Asian markets moved lower despite Wall Street’s record highs, as profit-taking and macro concerns weighed on sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 0.5%, China’s Shanghai Composite slid 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng $HSI(HSI)$  closed unchanged after early strength faded.

Outlook and Insights

The Fed’s rate cut is expected to continue supporting US equities, particularly in rate-sensitive sectors and technology. However, global divergence suggests that investors remain cautious outside the US, with Europe and Asia still grappling with economic and policy uncertainties. Looking ahead, corporate earnings and upcoming economic data will be key catalysts for market direction.

Conclusion

While Wall Street’s momentum underscores strong investor confidence, global markets show mixed signals. For now, the US remains the outperformer, but sustained global growth will require greater clarity on trade and macroeconomic stability.