Global Markets Stay Steady Amid Anticipation of US and China Economic Data

World stocks rose slightly on Monday as Japan's holiday reduced volatility. Investors are focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data and Chinese economic figures. U.S. stock indices showed mixed results, and European markets remained largely flat. The Japanese yen slipped, while oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions.

World stocks nudged higher on Monday, aided by a holiday in Japan that removed a key source of recent market volatility. Investors are keenly awaiting U.S. and Chinese economic data, including the U.S. consumer price index for July, expected to show a slight inflation uptick.

On Wall Street, mixed results were observed with the S&P 500 finishing flat, Nasdaq Composite rising by 0.2%, and Dow Jones falling by 0.4%. European markets showed minimal change, with Germany's DAX flat and Britain's FTSE 100 up by 0.5%. Stronger-than-expected U.S. data last week helped in stabilizing the global market.

Japanese yen weakened, while the dollar index remained stable. A potential increase in Middle Eastern conflict caused oil prices to jump over 3%. Investors remain anxious about upcoming data releases from both the U.S. and China, which could influence market trends this week.