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StocksUpdated•Originally published 9 July 2026•Updated 9 July 2026•
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Global Markets Mixed: Dow Jones Edges Higher as Israel and Mexico Indices Retreat

Global Markets Mixed: Dow Jones Edges Higher as Israel and Mexico Indices Retreat

Key Facts

1Israel's TA 35 index closed down 0.82% at the end of trade.
2Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC index fell 0.75% at the close of trade.
3The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the U.S. rose 0.27% at the close.

Global equity markets displayed divergent performance at the close of trade, reflecting varying risk appetite across different geographic regions. In the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a slight gain of 0.27%, while emerging and Middle Eastern markets faced clear pressure, with Israel's TA 35 index closing down 0.82% and Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC index falling 0.75%.

This divergence comes as global markets await stabilization in macroeconomic data, with previous reports showing Mexico's consumer confidence falling to 43.8 points, missing the 45.5 forecast per market data. Conversely, U.S. markets drew some support from service sector resilience, where the ISM Services PMI recorded a reading of 54, indicating continued economic expansion despite inflationary pressures.

Looking ahead, investors are closely monitoring the U.S. trade balance results and speeches from Fed officials for signals on the interest rate trajectory.