S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketThe dollar index fell toward 98 on Tuesday, its lowest since early October, amid rising expectations of more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Markets are currently pricing in two quarter-point rate reductions in 2026, also reinforced by President Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs. However, Fed officials remain deeply divided on the path forward. Governor Miran warned on Monday that recession risks could rise unless monetary policy is adjusted. Fed President Hammack said on Sunday that policy is currently well positioned to pause, allowing time to assess the economic impact of the 75-basis-point cuts delivered this year. Further weighing on the greenback, precious metals surged on safe-haven demand amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions. The dollar weakened notably against the Japanese yen after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to a three-decade high.
