Stock markets around the world reacted to recent political developments, with India’s Sensex rising after exit polls projected Prime Minister Modi’s re-election, while Mexico’s stocks slumped following the victory claim of Claudia Sheinbaum. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 edged up despite a majority of stocks falling, as U.S. economy signals a slowdown. Treasury yields slid after a report showed U.S. manufacturing shrank, impacting stock performance in various sectors. High-profile economic reports are expected to influence market movements in the upcoming week.
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