Core Insights - Five out of nine global indexes tracked have shown year-to-date gains as of March 16, 2026, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading at a gain of 6.8% [2] - Conversely, India's BSE SENSEX has experienced the largest year-to-date loss at -11.4%, followed by Germany's DAXK at -4.1% and France's CAC 40 at -2.6% [2] Index Performance - The current performance of the indexes includes the S&P 500, TSX, FTSE 100, DAXK, CAC 40, Nikkei 225, Shanghai Composite, Hang Seng, and BSE SENSEX [1] - The year-to-date gains for the top three performing indexes are: Nikkei 225 (6.8%), FTSE 100 (3.9%), and TSX (3.7%) [2] - The year-to-date losses for the bottom three performing indexes are: BSE SENSEX (-11.4%), DAXK (-4.1%), and CAC 40 (-2.6%) [2] Historical Context - A comparative performance chart illustrates the indexes' performance since March 9, 2009, aligning them to visualize relative performance effectively [5] - Another chart provides insights starting from October 9, 2007, which marks a previous closing high for the S&P 500, offering a longer-term view of market performance [6]

Core Insights - All nine global indexes tracked have shown gains through November 24, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 31.2% [2] - The second and third positions are held by Canada's TSX with a gain of 22.9% and Japan's Nikkei 225 with a gain of 21.9% [2] - India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest year-to-date gain at 6.2% [2] Index Performance Context - A table is provided that compares each index's current value to its all-time peak, including the date of that peak and the distance from that record level [3] - Historical performance charts illustrate the comparative performance of world markets since significant lows, with specific start dates for various indexes [5][6] Additional Information - The DAXK is tracked as a price-only index for consistency with other indexes that do not include dividends [8]

Core Insights - All nine global indexes tracked have shown gains through November 10, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 35.8% [2] - Japan's Nikkei 225 follows with a 27.6% gain, while China's Shanghai Composite is at 23.2% [2] - India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest gain at 4.5% [2] Index Performance Context - A table is provided that compares each index's current value to its all-time peak, including the date of that peak and the distance from that record level [3] - Historical performance is illustrated through charts that show the comparative performance of world markets since March 9, 2009, and October 9, 2007 [5][6] Market Trends - The analysis includes a focus on the recent recession starting February 3, 2020, and its impact on global markets [4] - The charts utilize a log-scale vertical axis to visualize relative performance effectively, indexing each index to 800 on the start date [5]

Core Insights - All nine global indexes tracked have shown gains through October 27, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 34.7% [2] - Japan's Nikkei 225 follows with a 26.6% gain, while Canada's TSX has increased by 22.5% [2] - India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest year-to-date gain at 6.1% [2] Index Performance Context - A table is provided that compares each index's current value to its all-time peak, including the date of that peak and the distance from that record level [3] - Historical performance is illustrated, showing the comparative performance of world markets since March 9, 2009, with various indexes indexed to 800 on that date [5] - Additional charts provide insights starting from October 9, 2007, and the turn of the century, allowing for a longer view of relative performance [6] Index Tracking Methodology - The DAXK is tracked as a price-only index for consistency with other indexes that do not include dividends [8]