Global markets show mixed 2026 gains; Japan's Nikkei leads with 27.2% rise, India's Sensex down 13.7%.

As of June 8, 2026, five out of nine major global stock indexes are in positive territory for the year. Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a strong 27.2% gain, followed by Canada's TSX (+8.7%) and the U.S. S&P 500 (+8.2%). In contrast, India's BSE Sensex has declined the most, down 13.7%, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Germany's DAXK also posting losses. These movements reflect varied economic conditions and investor sentiment across regions, highlighting opportunities and risks in global equity markets.