India, Jan. 28 -- Global markets presented a mixed picture on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as U.S. indices diverged ahead of major economic news. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500, which briefly touched the historic 7,000-point barrier for the first time, traded slightly lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly up. The day's muted, split action highlights a market in a holding pattern, cautiously awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and a slate of key technology company earnings reports. Meanwhile, Indian markets rallied strongly for a second day, propelled by optimism from a new trade agreement with the European Union.

The broader S&P 500 index briefly crossed the historic 7,000-point th...