Global markets show mixed 2026 gains; Japan's Nikkei leads with 33.6% rise, India lags down 8.9%.

As of July 13, 2026, five of nine major global indexes are positive year-to-date, led by Japan's Nikkei 225 with a 33.6% gain. Canada's TSX and the U.S. S&P 500 also show strong gains, while India's BSE SENSEX is down 8.9%, the worst performer among the group. China's Shanghai and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indexes also show losses. The report compares current index values to their historical peaks and reviews performance since recent recessions, providing context for investors on global market trends and relative strength across regions.