Daily index snapshot and top/worst performers across Australia, the US, Europe, China and Japan. Today's leader: Nikkei 225 (+1.16%).

Region Index Level Change YTD 12-Month
Australia ASX 200 9188.50 -0.23% +5.44% +4.09%
US S&P 500 7748.50 +0.26% +13.19% +19.82%
US Nasdaq Composite 26588.49 +0.54% +14.40% +22.45%
US Dow Jones 53770.27 -0.04% +11.87% +19.70%
Europe FTSE 100 10792.59 -0.37% +8.67% +17.76%
Europe DAX 26425.03 +0.36% +7.90% +9.26%
Europe CAC 40 8692.09 +0.20% +6.66% +11.37%
Europe Euro Stoxx 50 6562.15 +0.43% +13.21% +21.79%
China Shanghai Composite 3926.96 -0.50% -1.06% +6.61%
China Hang Seng 25352.19 -0.35% -1.09% -1.02%
Japan Nikkei 225 68308.59 +1.16% +35.70% +57.85%

Top 3 performers

  • Nikkei 225 (Japan)+1.16%
  • Nasdaq Composite (US)+0.54%
  • Euro Stoxx 50 (Europe)+0.43%

Worst 3 performers

  • Shanghai Composite (China)-0.50%
  • FTSE 100 (Europe)-0.37%
  • Hang Seng (China)-0.35%

Today's themes point to a cautious mood across both markets: in Australia, the property sector appears to be entering a correction phase even as population growth continues, keeping macro indicators from the RBA and ABS firmly in focus. In France, SCPI (real estate investment) commentary emphasizes the need for constant adaptation and reminds investors of the illiquid nature of such vehicles, while savings and tax-optimisation topics remain top of mind for households. Meanwhile, reference publications like the JPMorgan Guide to the Markets and Firstlinks highlight a growing emphasis on careful retirement planning and navigating a more complex investment landscape.

This content is general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice. Index levels reflect the closing price, or an intraday value if a session is currently in progress, at the time this article was generated; YTD and 12-month changes are calculated from available daily closing prices.