Global markets mixed in 2026; Japan's Nikkei leads with 29% gain, India's Sensex down nearly 10%.

As of July 27, 2026, six of nine major global stock indexes are positive for the year. Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a 29.0% gain, followed by Canada's TSX (+12.2%) and England's FTSE 100 (+8.6%). In contrast, India's BSE SENSEX has fallen 9.8%, with China's Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng also down by 2.8% and 1.7%, respectively. The article also provides historical context on these indexes' performance relative to past peaks and recessions, highlighting how markets have evolved since the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 recession. This overview helps investors understand global market trends and relative strengths across regions in 2026.