Global markets show mixed results with Japan's Nikkei leading 31.2% YTD gain, India’s SENSEX down 11.4%.

As of June 15, 2026, six of nine major global indexes are in positive territory. Japan’s Nikkei 225 leads with a 31.2% year-to-date gain, followed by Canada’s TSX (+11.2%) and the U.S. S&P 500 (+10.4%). Meanwhile, India’s BSE SENSEX has declined the most, down 11.4%, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Germany’s DAXK also posting losses. The report also compares these indexes to their historical peaks and tracks their performance since recent recessions, providing context for investors on global market trends.