Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from the United States, TSX from Canada, the FTSE 100 from England, the DAXK from Germany, the CAC 40 from France, the Nikkei 225 from Japan, the Shanghai from China, the Hang Seng from Hong Kong, and the BSE SENSEX from India. For a look at how some emerging markets across the globe stack up against each other, read our emerging markets update. All nine indexes on our world markets watc ...

Core Insights - All nine global indexes tracked have shown gains through December 1, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 31.7% [2] - The second and third positions are held by Canada's TSX with a 24.9% gain and Japan's Nikkei 225 with a 23.6% gain, while India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest gain at 7.1% [2] Index Performance - The performance of the indexes is compared to their historical peaks, providing context on their current values and how far they are from record levels [3] - A chart illustrates the comparative performance of world markets since March 9, 2009, with various indexes indexed to 800 on that date for visualization [5] - Another visualization starts from October 9, 2007, to show relative performance during a previous market peak [6] Market Context - The analysis includes a recent recession starting from February 3, 2020, to provide context on market performance during economic downturns [4] - 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 December 1, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 31.7% [2] - The second and third positions are held by Canada's TSX with a gain of 24.9% and Japan's Nikkei 225 with a gain of 23.6% respectively [2] - India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest year-to-date gain at 7.1% [2] Index Performance Context - A comparative performance chart illustrates the relative performance of world markets since March 9, 2009, with various indexes hitting their lows on different dates [5] - The performance visualization also includes a longer-term perspective starting from October 9, 2007, which was a previous closing high for the S&P 500 [6] - 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 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 September 29, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 35.7% [2] - The second and third positions are held by Canada's TSX with a gain of 20.4% and China's Shanghai with a gain of 18.4% [2] - India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest year-to-date gain at 0.5% [2] Index Performance Context - A comparative performance chart illustrates the indexes' standings relative to their historical peaks, showing current values, all-time peaks, and the distance from those peaks [3] - The performance of world markets has been tracked since March 9, 2009, with various indexes hitting their lows on different dates, providing a visual representation of relative performance [5] - Additional charts provide insights starting from October 9, 2007, and the turn of the century, allowing for a longer-term view of index performance [6]

Market Overview - Global financial markets exhibit complex and divergent trends, with the US market continuing to reach new highs driven by strong performance in technology and small-cap stocks [1] - The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 indices show notable gains, while the Dow Jones index experiences a slight increase, supported by robust corporate earnings and positive developments in the AI sector [1][3] - In contrast, European markets show weakness, with the UK FTSE 100 index slightly up, while the German DAX and French CAC 40 indices both decline, reflecting concerns over economic growth and policy uncertainty in the region [1][3] Commodity Performance - Gold prices have significantly risen, indicating strong demand, while WTI crude oil prices are under pressure due to expectations of increased supply [1][4] - The reopening of a major pipeline in Iraq has heightened supply concerns, contributing to a decline in oil prices [4] Key Indices and Movements - The S&P 500 index increased by 0.44% to 6,693.75, while the Dow Jones rose by 0.14% to 46,381.54 [4] - The Nasdaq 100 index saw a rise of 0.55% to 22,788.98, and the Russell 2000 index increased by 0.60% to 2,463.34 [4] - European indices such as the DAX and CAC 40 experienced declines of 0.48% and 0.30%, respectively, indicating a bearish sentiment in the region [4] Investor Sentiment - Overall, investors maintain a defensive stance with limited risk appetite, as evidenced by the mixed performance across global markets [3] - The focus for upcoming trading days will be on signals from the Federal Reserve regarding monetary policy and key inflation data [3]

Core Insights - All nine global indexes tracked have shown gains through September 22, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 34.3% [2] - The second and third positions are held by Canada's TSX with a gain of 20.3% and China's Shanghai with a gain of 17.4% [2] - India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest year-to-date gain at 2.8% [2] Index Performance Context - A comparative performance chart illustrates the relative performance of world markets since March 9, 2009, with various indexes indexed to 800 on that date [5] - Another visualization starting from October 9, 2007, shows the performance of these indexes around previous market peaks [6] - The indexes tracked include the S&P 500, TSX, FTSE 100, DAXK, CAC 40, Nikkei 225, Shanghai, Hang Seng, and BSE SENSEX [1][2]

Core Insights - All nine global indexes tracked have shown gains through September 15, 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at a year-to-date gain of 34.8% [2] - The Shanghai index from China follows with an 18.3% gain, while Canada's TSX has a gain of 18.2% [2] - India's BSE SENSEX has the smallest year-to-date gain at 2.3% [2] Index Performance Context - A comparative performance chart illustrates the indexes' standings relative to their historical peaks, showing current values, all-time peaks, and the distance from those peaks [3] - The performance of world markets has been tracked since March 9, 2009, with various indexes hitting their lows on different dates, providing a visual representation of relative performance [5] - A longer-term view starting from October 9, 2007, captures the relative performance of these indexes during a significant market peak period [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].