Global markets drift lower amid data and US-Iran talks

US and Chinese markets were closed Monday, with global stocks falling. Investors await economic data, corporate earnings, and geopolitical developments, notably US-Iran talks in Geneva.

US and Chinese stock markets were closed on Monday, while global markets drifted lower amid anticipation of economic data, corporate earnings results, and geopolitical moves, particularly a new round of scheduled talks between the US and Iran in Geneva.

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