Daily index snapshot and top/worst performers across Australia, the US, Europe, China and Japan. Today's leader: Nikkei 225 (+1.36%).

Region Index Level Change YTD 12-Month
Australia ASX 200 9083.80 +0.33% +4.24% +1.86%
US S&P 500 7707.98 +0.21% +12.60% +20.52%
US Nasdaq Composite 26331.09 +0.16% +13.29% +24.36%
US Dow Jones 53463.05 +0.22% +11.23% +18.97%
Europe FTSE 100 10740.32 -0.03% +8.15% +15.64%
Europe DAX 26045.24 -0.18% +6.35% +7.28%
Europe CAC 40 8508.13 +0.07% +4.40% +6.71%
Europe Euro Stoxx 50 6444.69 +0.00% +11.19% +17.77%
China Shanghai Composite 3903.72 +0.24% -1.64% +3.65%
China Hang Seng 25782.48 +1.13% +0.59% +2.45%
Japan Nikkei 225 66216.79 +1.36% +31.54% +54.39%

Top 3 performers

  • Nikkei 225 (Japan)+1.36%
  • Hang Seng (China)+1.13%
  • ASX 200 (Australia)+0.33%

Worst 3 performers

  • DAX (Europe)-0.18%
  • FTSE 100 (Europe)-0.03%
  • Euro Stoxx 50 (Europe)+0.00%

Attention remains on the Reserve Bank of Australia's key metrics, including the cash rate and exchange rates, while ABS data on inflation and GDP growth continue to shape expectations around the path of monetary policy. Market commentary from JPMorgan and Firstlinks points to a cautious but engaged mood around the economic outlook, with investors closely watching rate and currency developments. Overall, today's tone reflects measured anticipation of upcoming macroeconomic signals rather than any decisive market move.

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.