Asian markets begin the day on a mixed note

Dow Jones declined by 466 points or 0.94% yesterday, 7^th January, 2026. S&P 500 came down by 23.89 points or 0.34%. Nasdaq ended the day, up by 37.10 points or 0.16%. Selling was triggered in defense stocks after President Trump complained of huge salary of executives in defense firms and their inability to maintain and upgrade defense products.

Intel shares gained more than 6% after the company came out with new AI chips.

US Foreign Secretary, Marco Rubio has said that he will meet Danish authorities next week to discuss the acquisition of Greenland by US.

European markets ended on a mixed note

Euro Stoxx 50 ended the day, down by 8.22 points or 0.14%.  Dax ended the day, up by 230.06 points or 0.92%. FTSE 100 closed the day, down by 74.52 points or 0.74%.

Asian markets begin on a mixed note

Asian markets have started the day on a mixed note. Nikkei 225 is again in red today, 8^th January, 2026. At 9:10 a.m. IST it is down by 301.48 points or 0.58%. Hang Seng is down by 341.10 points or 1.29%. Shanghai composite is up by 3.68 points or 0.090%. Kospi is up by 28.78 points or 0.63%.

Indian equity markets may see some positivity today

Indian equity markets may see a more positive day today. Continued decline in oil prices may relieve some pressure off the Indian currency. At the start of day today, rupee has depreciated by around 8 paisa against the dollar. The coming of more Venezuelan oil in the global market may put further downward pressure on oil prices.

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Source: Dow Jones