World stock markets mostly fall as investors await US inflation data and Nvidia earnings

World stock markets opened the week on a downward note, with most major indices trading or closing lower on Monday. Analysts attribute the cautious mood to investors awaiting two significant upcoming releases.

Key events on investors' radar

The first is US inflation data, which will offer markets further clues about the Federal Reserve's likely future monetary policy path. The second is the earnings report from technology giant Nvidia, widely seen as a bellwether for the broader tech sector and the artificial intelligence industry as a whole.

This uncertainty has prompted many investors to adopt a more cautious stance, contributing to the decline in share prices across most global markets on Monday.

Oil prices also decline

Alongside the stock market slide, oil prices also fell, according to available information. Specific figures on the extent of the decline are not yet known.

Investors expect that both the US inflation data and Nvidia's report could bring greater clarity to the markets, helping determine the near-term direction for stocks and other assets in the coming days.