Daily index snapshot and top/worst performers across Australia, the US, Europe, China and Japan. Today's leader: Nikkei 225 (+0.83%).

Region Index Level Change
Australia ASX 200 9209.40 -0.45%
US S&P 500 7728.20 -0.32%
US Nasdaq Composite 26445.44 -0.60%
US Dow Jones 53791.85 -0.34%
Europe FTSE 100 10854.04 +0.09%
Europe DAX 26502.01 +0.42%
Europe CAC 40 8705.24 -0.11%
Europe Euro Stoxx 50 6564.34 +0.20%
China Shanghai Composite 3946.68 -0.50%
China Hang Seng 25440.17 -0.83%
Japan Nikkei 225 67524.06 +0.83%

Top 3 performers

  • Nikkei 225 (Japan)+0.83%
  • DAX (Europe)+0.42%
  • Euro Stoxx 50 (Europe)+0.20%

Worst 3 performers

  • Hang Seng (China)-0.83%
  • Nasdaq Composite (US)-0.60%
  • Shanghai Composite (China)-0.50%

Today's coverage reflects a cautious mood shared across Australia and France. In Australia, the property market appears to be moving through a correction phase, feeding into a broader conversation about falling living standards despite population growth, while the RBA and ABS remain key reference points for tracking inflation and economic activity. In France, property-investment specialists continue to stress that SCPIs are illiquid vehicles requiring a long-term mindset, with attention also turning to sector adaptation and 2025 performance indicators. Overall, the day's themes point investors toward diversification and patience amid markets that are still recalibrating.

This content is general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice. Index levels reflect closing or intraday values at the time this article was generated.