Global markets mirrored the upbeat mood, with Europe’s DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 rising between roughly 2 per cent and 3 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 4.5 per cent. In contrast, South Korea’s KOSPI slipped 1 per cent. Despite the strong rally, U.S. stock futures were largely flat in early trade, suggesting some caution among investors. Market participants are now focused on upcoming economic indicators, including jobless claims, labor costs, and productivity data, along with earnings reports from companies such as McDonald’s, Shell, Datadog, and Peloton.
