* Global markets retreated on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones (-0.27%), S&P 500 (-0.39%), and Nasdaq (-0.38%) all closing lower. The

* Global markets were mildly positive on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones (+0.32%), S&P 500 (+0.09%), and Nasdaq (+0.02%) edging higher.

* Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, citing unsustainable debt levels and rising interest costs—setting the stage for a volatile week. Investors eyed a

* US equities were mixed on Tuesday as momentum from the recent tech-driven rally slowed ahead of key macroeconomic data. The S&P 500 edged