🌐 Global Bazaar - Market Wrap

• US Markets: Ended on a flat to positive note.

• European Markets: Closed on a flat to negative note.

• Asian Markets: Trading lower for the first time in five sessions on Thursday, as the recent rally takes a breather amid muted cues from Wall Street and signs of exhaustion in US-China trade talks.

• Japan: The Topix index extended its decline after a 13-day winning streak.

• Australia: Equities saw a marginal dip, mirroring broader regional softness.

• US Futures: Stock index futures showed little movement after a subdued session on Wednesday.

• Crude Oil: Brent crude declined 1.4% to $62.24 per barrel.

• GIFT Nifty: Trading flat; Nifty futures indicate an opening around the 24,750 mark.