Global Markets Mixed: Gift Nifty Down, Asian Markets Volatile Amid US-Iran Tensions

• Gift Nifty shows pressure, indicating a weak start for the Indian market, while Asian markets exhibit mixed trading.
• US markets closed lower with high volatility; Dow Jones slipped 400 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw weakness.
• Weakness in banking and financial stocks, particularly JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Visa, and Mastercard, contributed to the Dow's decline.
• JPMorgan's CFO opposed Trump's stance on credit card price control, stating it would reduce credit supply and harm the economy.
• US-Iran tensions escalated as Trump supported Iranian protesters and warned Iran to stop killings, while a Greenland dispute with the US also deepened.

Why It Matters: Global markets are experiencing mixed trends with US decline, Asian volatility, and rising geopolitical tensions.