US federal government shuts dowm
8 hours ago
- #investor sentiment
- #financial markets
- #economic indicators
- Global financial markets are reacting calmly to the shutdown.
- Investors view the shutdown as a temporary issue.
- Asia-Pacific stock markets show mixed results, focusing on local issues.
- Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1% due to disappointing business sentiment.
- India's Nifty 50 rose as the central bank kept interest rates steady.
- US stock indexes closed higher, with Dow Jones hitting a record.
- US stock futures indicate a lower open, signaling potential jitters.
- Gold prices hit a record high above $3,872 an ounce.
- The US dollar is near a one-week low against major currencies.