Global Markets Remain Muted Amid Mixed Signals From Warfront

Global equity markets maintained a muted show on Friday as the United States-Israel-Iran war showed no sign of ending, with Donald Trump sending troops to the Gulf region while also signalling constructive talks with Iran. From the US to Japan and Hong Kong, equity indices showed marginal gains or losses, in contrast to the steep gains seen as peace talks progressed earlier. Dow Futures and S&P Futures were marginally higher by 0.56 percent and 0.64 percent, respectively, according to Bloomberg TV as of 1:30 ET on March 27. The muted run came after the Dow Jones and S&P 500 slipped…