Global Markets Today: Nikkei 225, Kospi Trade mixed amid continuing US-Russia talks

World Markets Today: Asian markets on Monday showed a mixed trend to the US Russia summit, which ended without reaching a ceasefire. Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 0.62 percent, with the broader Topix index by 0.42 percent. In contrast, the Kospi of South Korea dropped 1.06 percent, and the Kosdaq fell 1.44 percent. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 of Australia opened on a flat note. On the other hand, the futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were at 25.214, which started a stronger compared to the previous closure of 25,270.07. US Stock Market Today, US equity -futures has risen higher during the early Asian trading hours, supported by expectations of possible interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which has already ridden a strong week on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average has 34.86 points, or 0.08 percent, locked at 44,946,12. In contrast, the S&P 500 18.74 points, or 0.29 percent, dropped to finish at 6,449,80, while the NASDAQ composition fell 87.69 points, or 0.40 percent, and ended at 21,622,98. The central bank last lowered interest rates in December and warned that US rates could attract inflation. With the labor market showing signs of weakness and tariff-driven price pressure not yet visible in overall consumer inflation, investors are increasingly expecting a possible Dovish policy shift next month. UnitedHealth Group jumped nearly 12 percent-which has been announcing its steepest one-day gain since March 2020, after the firm of Warren Buffett a new investment in the health insurer. Added to the momentum, Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management also increased its positive attitude about the business. (With input from agencies) Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or brokerage companies, not coin. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making investment decisions.