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Asian markets open flat; U.S. futures steady amid Middle East tensions
By News Desk Published on June 16, 2025, 07:45 IST Global equity markets started the week on a cautious note, with Asian indices trading flat as investors remained watchful of ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility. The modest uptick in U.S. futures hinted at a tentative recovery after Wall Street closed sharply lower last week amid renewed fears of conflict in the Middle East. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei led the gains, rising 325 points to 38,159, while South Korea's KOSPI advanced 13 points to 2,907. Taiwan's Taiex Futures edged up 15 points to 21,955. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Futures slipped slightly by 37 points to 23,816. India's Gift Nifty was up 51 points at 24,778, indicating a positive start for domestic markets. Overall sentiment in the region remained guarded, with a key focus on developments surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict and their potential impact on global oil prices. On Wall Street, futures signaled a stable open. The Dow Futures were trading at 42,215, up 17 points or 0.04%, while Nasdaq Futures gained 36 points to 216,667, and the U.S. Small Cap 2000 Futures rose by 8 points to 2,108. This comes after a sharp decline in the U.S. market last week, where the Dow Jones shed 770 points, or 1.79%, and the Nasdaq dropped 256 points, or 1.30%, as military developments in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. European futures were mixed in early trade, with Germany's DAX Futures down 75 points at 23,425, and the UK's FTSE Futures marginally lower by 4 points at 8,840. The coming sessions are expected to be influenced by geopolitical updates and macroeconomic data as markets search for direction amid uncertainty. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Investors should consult with their financial advisors before making investment decisions. Ahmedabad Plane Crash News desk at
Business Upturn
03-06-2025
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Global equities steady as Asian markets open higher; US futures dip amid trade uncertainty
By News Desk Published on June 3, 2025, 07:37 IST Global equities opened the week on a mixed note, with Asian markets trading with marginal gains, buoyed by last week's tech-led rebound in US markets. However, US stock index futures slipped slightly in early trade, as investors await further clarity on President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and the broader outlook for the US economy. Sentiment was cautious as the US dollar remained under pressure, reflecting ongoing concerns about renewed trade tensions and their potential to slow global growth in the coming months. Key global market snapshots: Dow Futures were down 85 points at 42,221 (-0.20%). Nasdaq Futures slipped 42 points to 21,450 (-0.19%). US Small Cap 2000 Futures fell 7 points to 2,063 (-0.33%). In Europe, early signals were positive: DAX Futures rose 77 points to 24,053 (+0.32%). FTSE Futures were up 15 points at 8,809 (+0.17%). In Asia, markets opened firm: Hang Seng Futures jumped 275 points to 23,294 (+1.19%). KOSPI edged up 1.3 points to 2,699 (+0.05%). Taiex Futures surged 328 points to 21,197 (+1.57%). Nikkei 225 gained 221 points to 37,692 (+0.59%). For Indian markets, Gift Nifty was down 10 points at 24,861 (-0.04%) in early adjusted trade, suggesting a flat to cautious start. US markets closed higher on Friday, led by tech stocks: Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 35 points at 42,305 (+0.08%). Nasdaq Composite gained 129 points to 19,242 (+0.67%). Traders are likely to watch upcoming US macro data, any new signals on tariff policy, and currency trends, all of which could influence short-term risk sentiment. News desk at
