Stock market recap: Nasdaq Composite dips while global markets trade mixed

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Global indexes

- S&P 500: 6,699.40 (−0.53%)

- NASDAQ Composite: 22,740.40 (−0.93%)

- Dow Jones Industrial Average: 46,590.41 (−0.71%)

- FTSE 100 (U.K.): 9,571.29 (+0.59%)

- DAX (Germany): 18,254.15 (−0.4%)

- CAC 40 (France): 7,568.42 (+0.1%)

- NIKKEI 225 (Japan): 48,641.61 (−1.35%)

- Hang Seng (Hong Kong): 25,967.98 (+0.72%)

- Shanghai Composite (China): 3,922.41 (+0.22%)

U.S. markets: Mixed earnings and cautious sentiment

U.S. futures signaled a modest decline on Thursday, with Dow Jones Industrial Average contracts down 115 points (−0.3%), weighed by a 6.6% pre-market drop in IBM shares despite an otherwise steady earnings report. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were flat as Treasury yields remained below the key 4% level, signaling a cautious tone ahead of more earnings releases.

Tesla stock slid after reporting lower-than-expected quarterly profits, while several mega-cap tech firms maintained stability, leaving investors uncertain about the sustainability of this year’s market rally. Analysts noted that with U.S. benchmarks still hovering near record highs, any weakness in corporate guidance could trigger short-term volatility.

Oil prices rose sharply after President Donald Trump imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest crude producers, adding to inflationary pressures and renewing energy market tensions.

European Markets: Sanctions and corporate results drive caution

European stocks showed mixed performance. The STOXX 600 gained 0.1% to 573.10, recovering slightly from Wednesday’s decline. The European Union formally approved its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting liquefied natural gas imports and key revenue streams.

Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, while France’s CAC 40 rose 0.1% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.5%, supported by energy and financial sectors. Investors continued to weigh solid corporate earnings against signs of slowing industrial activity across the eurozone.

Asian Markets: U.S.–China Tensions and Profit Pressures

Asian equities ended mixed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.35% to 48,641.61, snapping a multi-day rally after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced new economic relief measures to counter inflation’s impact on households and businesses.

In China, the Shanghai Composite gained 0.22% to 3,922.41, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.72%. Markets remained cautious as the U.S. considered new export restrictions on critical software in response to China’s curbs on rare earth exports. Investors are also watching for the outcome of an upcoming meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Trump, which could influence global trade sentiment.

Summary and outlook

Overall, global equity markets are showing signs of fatigue after weeks of gains. While optimism around earnings and central bank restraint has supported valuations, investors remain sensitive to geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Analysts suggest that near-term volatility may persist as traders look for clearer signals on interest rate trajectories, U.S.–China trade relations, and the durability of corporate profits.

What to watch:

- Upcoming U.S. GDP and inflation data

- Continued Q3 corporate earnings reports

- Developments in Russia sanctions and China trade talks

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