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

As of June 1, 2026, five of nine major global stock indexes are in positive territory for the year. Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a 31.8% gain, followed by the U.S. S&P 500 (+11.0%) and Canada's TSX (+9.5%). Meanwhile, India's BSE SENSEX has fallen 12.9%, the worst performer, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Germany's DAXK also showing slight losses. The report also compares these indexes to their historical peaks and tracks their performance since key recession start dates, providing investors with a broad view of global market trends and relative strength across regions.