Global financial markets experienced heightened volatility as investors digested a mix of economic data and geopolitical developments. U.S. stock futures showed signs of recovery on Monday following a sharp decline on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1.69% to close at 43,428.02. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also saw significant losses, reflecting investor caution ahead of key economic indicators.

Investors are closely monitoring the Chicago Fed National Activity Index and other data releases to assess the health of the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, Asian markets delivered mixed results, with Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 opening 0.81% lower and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index shedding 0.7%. Trading in Japan was halted due to a public holiday.

In Europe, markets stabilized after the German election results, which avoided extreme outcomes. Attention is now turning to Eurozone inflation and business sentiment data, which could influence future market movements.

The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies, boosting gold prices near record highs. Bitcoin remained stable around $96,000, while oil prices held steady as traders awaited U.S. inflation data.