US and European markets declined amid tensions in the Middle East, APA-Economics reports.
Global stock markets mostly recorded negative performance on June 9.
In the United States, the Dow Jones index rose by 86.10 points, or 0.17%, to 50,872.11 points. The S&P 500 index fell by 19.08 points, or 0.26%, to 7,386.65 points, while the Nasdaq Composite index dropped by 250.84 points, or 0.97%, to 25,678.82 points.
Sell-offs also dominated European markets. The UK's FTSE 100 index declined by 1.41%, Germany's DAX index fell by 0.74%, and Spain's IBEX 35 index dropped by 0.27%. France's CAC 40 index, however, ended the day in positive territory, rising by 0.05%.
Major indices in the Asia-Pacific region also moved lower. The Nikkei 225 index fell by 1.42%, the Hang Seng index declined by 1.14%, and the CSI 300 index dropped by 0.98%.
Market participants are assessing not only expectations regarding monetary policy in the United States, but also the potential impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East on the global economy and energy markets. Rising geopolitical risks have weakened investor interest for risk assets and accelerated profit-taking across several markets.
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