"Global Markets Mixed; Dollar Steady, Gold Above $2,410"

U.S. stock markets closed higher with record highs for the S&P 500 and Dow, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut. Asian markets showed mixed results, with gains in Australia and India but a decline in Hong Kong. European markets dipped, and commodities saw minor fluctuations. The U.S. Dollar remained steady, while gold held above $2,410.