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 UK 10-year gilt yield slipped to 4.43% after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged but signaled that policy easing may be on the horizon. Policymakers voted 5–4 to maintain the Bank Rate at 4%, noting that inflation has likely peaked. The close split, with four members backing a 25 bps cut to 3.75%, was more dovish than markets expected and pointed to growing momentum toward rate reductions. The BoE said the risk of persistent inflation has eased, while downside risks from weaker demand have become more pronounced, leaving the outlook more balanced. Officials added that if disinflation continues, rates are likely to move gradually lower, though they stressed the need for further evidence before beginning a sustained easing cycle.
