Worldwide finance global equity markets kicked off the

Global equity markets kicked off the week mixed, with the S&P 500 hovering near its all‑time highs while Asian indices saw mild profit‑taking. In "worldwide finance" headlines, the MSCI World Index remains up 7.3% year‑to‑date, driven largely by tech megacaps. Analysts suggest short‑term sector rotation into defensive plays like healthcare could emerge if U.S. 10‑year Treasury yields continue edging towards 4.5%, putting mild valuation pressure on high‑growth equities. We’re closing in on a week since the federal government shutdown, and with Congress failing to reach a deal on Friday, the stalemate is poised to stretch on until the coming days, at least. Adjusted EBITDA 2 of $206.2 million, a 16% increase  from $178.2 million (11% increase on a constant currency basis). The MSCI EM Index posted a 1.4% weekly gain, driven by Brazil, India, and Indonesia. Commodity‑linked currencies like AUD and CAD edged higher, reinforcing bullish sentiment in energy and mining equities for July positioning.