New Delhi, September 23 (HS): Global markets opened on a cautious note on Tuesday with mixed signals emerging from major economies. While Wall Street extended its gains in the previous session, European indices ended on a divergent path, and Asian markets are witnessing a similarly mixed trend today.

US markets remained buoyant in the last session as sustained buying propelled indices higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered 350 points from intraday lows to close in positive territory. The S&P 500 advanced 0.44 percent to settle at 6,693.75 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq surged 157.50 points, or 0.70 percent, to end at 22,788.98. Dow Jones futures were also trading slightly higher today, up 0.09 percent at 46,421 points.

In Europe, markets ended on a mixed note after a volatile session. London’s FTSE Index inched up 0.11 percent, closing at 9,226.68. However, France’s CAC Index slipped 0.30 percent to 7,830.11, while Germany’s DAX Index dropped 112.36 points, or 0.48 percent, to 23,527.05.

Asian markets also reflected a patchy performance today. Out of nine key indices, five were trading in the green, while three were in negative territory. Japan’s Nikkei Index remained unchanged due to a market holiday. India’s GIFT Nifty slipped 0.10 percent to 25,262.50. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index tumbled 207.14 points, or 0.79 percent, to 26,137, whereas the Shanghai Composite Index recorded a sharper fall of 1.23 percent to 3,781.61.

On the upside, Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 0.34 percent to 4,311.96, South Korea’s KOSPI climbed 0.44 percent to 3,484.01, while Taiwan’s Weighted Index jumped sharply by 376.19 points, or 1.45 percent, to 26,256.79. Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index advanced 0.40 percent to 8,071.81, and Thailand’s SET Composite Index rose 0.22 percent to 1,285.40.

Markets across the globe continue to trade under mixed sentiments, driven by cautious investor outlook amid global economic uncertainties.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar