Group 1 - All nine indexes on the world markets watch list posted gains in 2025, with Canada's TSX leading at an annual gain of 28.3% [1] - Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Japan's Nikkei 225 followed with gains of 27.8% and 26.2% respectively [1] - India's BSE SENSEX recorded the smallest gain of the year at 9.1% [1] Group 2 - A table provides context on the current values of each index relative to their historical peaks, including all-time peak values and the dates of those peaks [2] - The latest recession is referenced with a start date of February 3, 2020, marking the official NBER recession start [3] - Comparative performance of world markets is illustrated since March 9, 2009, with various indexes hitting their lows on different dates [4] Group 3 - A visualization starting from October 9, 2007, shows the performance of indexes at a previous closing high for the S&P 500, marking a midpoint of market peaks [5]

Group 1 - The global markets watchlist includes nine prominent indexes from various economies, such as the S&P 500, TSX, FTSE 100, DAXK, CAC 40, Nikkei 225, Shanghai, Hang Seng, and BSE SENSEX [1] - All nine indexes have posted gains through December 29, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 30.6%, followed by Canada's TSX at 28.3% and Japan's Nikkei 225 at 26.7%. India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest gain at 5.9% [2] - A table is provided to show each index's current value, all-time peak, the date of that peak, and the distance from that record level [3] Group 2 - A chart illustrates the performance of world markets since March 9, 2009, aligning various indexes to visualize relative performance, with the S&P 500, TSX, CAC 40, and BSE SENSEX hitting lows on that date [5] - Another visualization starts on October 9, 2007, marking a previous closing high for the S&P 500, which is approximately the midpoint of the range of market peaks [6]

Core Insights - The global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from various economies, highlighting their year-to-date performance and historical peaks [1][2]. Group 1: Year-to-Date Performance - The Hang Seng index from Hong Kong leads with a year-to-date gain of 29.9% as of September 2, 2025 [2]. - The Shanghai index follows with an 18.3% gain, while Canada's TSX has a 14.9% increase [2]. - The BSE SENSEX from India has the smallest year-to-date gain at 0.3% [2]. Group 2: Current Values and Historical Peaks - The TSX index reached its all-time peak of 28,615.62 on September 2, 2025, showing no percentage off peak [5]. - The S&P 500 is currently at 6,415.54, which is 1.33% below its peak of 6,501.86 reached on August 28, 2025 [5]. - The Hang Seng index is currently at 25,496.55, which is 23.10% off its peak of 33,154.12 from January 26, 2018 [5]. Group 3: Comparative Performance Since Market Lows - A comparative performance chart illustrates the recovery of world markets since their lows, with the S&P 500, TSX, CAC 40, and BSE SENSEX hitting lows on March 9, 2009 [8]. - The visualization aligns various indexes to show relative performance, indicating significant recovery trends across different markets [8].