Global equity markets experienced mixed performance over the period ending May 17, 2025. European indices showed modest declines, with Germany's DAX falling between 0.17% and 0.23%, and the UK's FTSE 100 decreasing by 0.07% to 0.18%. In the United States, major indices also retreated, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping between 0.23% and 0.33%, and the Nasdaq Composite declining by 0.35% to 0.55%. Asian markets underperformed, as reflected by the Hang Seng Index's slight decreases of 0.01% to 0.18%. Currency pairs displayed minor fluctuations, with GBP/USD rising by approximately 0.07% to 0.09%, EUR/USD increasing by 0.10%, and USD/JPY declining by around 0.20% to 0.22%. Gold prices showed gains of roughly 0.51% to 0.53% during the same timeframe. These movements indicate a cautious investor sentiment across global markets amid varied regional economic conditions.