Live: Can bulls continue to dominate as most global markets remain shut for holiday?

Live: Can bulls continue to dominate as most global markets remain shut for holiday? | Opening Bell

Global cues remain mixed as investors track inflation signals, geopolitics and central bank commentary. U.S. markets were shut on Monday for Presidents Day, while several Asian markets including Korea, Singapore, China and Hong Kong remained closed for the Lunar New Year.
Focus now shifts to U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva, the Fed minutes due on Wednesday and the crucial Core PCE inflation reading on Friday. Treasury yields have slipped after a slightly softer CPI print, gold has surged over 2% on renewed rate-cut hopes, while oil remains steady as traders assess OPEC+ supply dynamics and the impact of U.S.–Iran talks. The dollar is flat, with the yen eyeing a strong weekly gain.
Back home, Indian markets staged a recovery with the Nifty reclaiming 25,650, even as GIFT Nifty signals a cautious start. European markets closed higher after key takeaways from the Munich Security Conference, while Asian markets opened on a guarded note.
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