Global Markets Mixed After Monday’s Rally
1. U.S. stock futures were flat after a recent rally. 2. Gold prices increased 2.8% amid expected U.S. interest-rate cuts. 3. Japan's Nikkei fell 0.1%, influenced by semiconductor stocks. 4. Senate passed spending package, boosting investor sentiment for U.S. markets. 5. Softbank Group surged 2% after reporting significant quarterly profits.