Sentiment in world markets remains tethered to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East while the fresh uncertainty following President Trump's rejection of Iran's response to the American peace plan has dampened optimism. The escalation has eclipsed the enthusiasm surrounding the AI sector as well as the euphoria generated by strong corporate earnings.
Wall Street Futures have slipped below the flatline. Benchmarks in Europe are trading on a mostly negative note. Earlier in the day, Asian markets had finished trading on a mixed note.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.