India, March 24 -- Mixed sentiment prevailed in world markets amidst rise in expectations about an easing in tariff regulations by the U.S. World markets also braced for several key data releases scheduled for the week including PCE-based inflation readings from the U.S.
Wall Street Futures are trading with strong gains. European benchmarks are however trading with heavy losses. Asian markets had finished trading on a mostly positive note.
The six-currency Dollar Index edged up. Bond yields mostly hardened. Crude oil prices rallied amidst fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran. Geopolitical tensions continued to buoy gold prices. Cryptocurrencies are trading with strong gains. Here is a snapshot of the major world markets at this hour.
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