<h1>Mixed global markets as US recovers from spring decline while Europe falls and Asia shows varied performance</h1> Global markets showed mixed performance following continued recovery in US stocks from a 20% springtime decline. European markets were mostly lower, with Germany's index down 0.4% and France falling 0.5%, while Britain gained 0.72%. Asian markets varied, with Japan declining 1.2% despite positive business sentiment data, while China rose 0.4% on improved manufacturing indicators and South Korea gained 0.6% on strong export data. Thailand surged 1.7% after the Constitutional Court suspended the Prime Minister pending investigation. US futures pointed lower after Monday's gains, with stocks benefiting from Canada rescinding planned tech taxes and resumed trade talks. Oil prices declined slightly while the dollar weakened against major currencies.