New York:Global stock markets recorded mostly positive trends on October 26, with major US and European indices experiencing gains. In contrast, mixed trends were reported in the Asia-Pacific region.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, in the US, the Dow Jones index climbed by 146.42 points, or 0.28%, to 52,361.58 points. The S&P 500 index increased by 53.09 points, or 0.70%, reaching 7,676.77 points, while the Nasdaq Composite index rose by 214.04 points, or 0.82%, to 26,169.38 points. Additionally, the NYSE Composite index saw a rise of 0.29% to 24,186.86 points, and Canada's S&P/TSX Composite index went up by 0.44% to 35,944.16 points.

In European markets, all major indices showed upward trends. The Euro Stoxx 50 index rose by 0.79% to 6,116.23 points, while the UK's FTSE 100 index gained 0.72%, reaching 10,767.33 points. Germany's DAX index increased by 0.91% to 25,410.84 points, France's CAC 40 index went up by 0.83% to 7,847.32 points, and Spain's IBEX 35 index grew by 0.23% to 19,033.30 points.

The Asia-Pacific region presented a more mixed picture. Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged by 1,285.93 points, or 2.07%, to 63,475.58 points, and the TOPIX index increased by 0.74% to 4,002.42 points. However, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index decreased by 0.11% to 23,185.13 points, and China's CSI 300 index fell by 0.13% to 4,098.17 points. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index grew by 0.50% to 8,854.10 points, while the broader MSCI AC Asia Pacific index declined by 0.25% to 258.18 points.

The rise in global stock markets was attributed to investor expectations regarding the financial results of major companies and increased interest in equities following previous sell-offs. Nonetheless, geopolitical risks and global economic uncertainty continue to pose challenges to the markets.