Global markets show mixed results with Japan's Nikkei leading gains and India's BSE SENSEX lagging in 2026.

As of July 6, 2026, six of nine major global stock indexes are in positive territory for the year. Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a 38.5% gain, followed by Canada's TSX and the U.S. S&P 500. In contrast, India's BSE SENSEX and Hong Kong's Hang Seng are down 8.1% and 7.9%, respectively. The report also compares these indexes' current levels to their historical peaks and analyzes their performance since recent recessions, providing investors insight into global market trends and relative strength across regions.