Global equity markets experienced modest declines over the weekend and into early trading on May 6, 2025. Major indices including the DAX, Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, FTSE, and Hang Seng showed slight decreases, with the DAX around 23,100 points, Dow near 41,260 to 41,280 points, NASDAQ close to 20,070 to 20,080 points, FTSE near 8,620 to 8,630 points, and Hang Seng around 22,660 to 22,670 points. Currency pairs such as GBP/USD and EUR/USD displayed minimal fluctuations, with GBP/USD slightly up by 0.02% to 0.04% and EUR/USD marginally down or up within 0.05%. Gold prices remained stable at approximately $3,242 per ounce. Futures markets reflected a downward trend, with S&P 500 E-minis dropping between 0.25% and 0.3%, NASDAQ futures declining by 0.18% to 0.56%, and Brent crude futures falling by 3.2%. European futures showed mixed movements, with Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX futures dipping slightly, while FTSE futures gained 0.52%. Overall, the data indicates a cautious market sentiment with minor losses across key global indices and commodities during this period.