Global markets mostly up in 2026; Japan's Nikkei leads with 43.7% gain, India's Sensex down 9.5%.

As of June 22, 2026, seven of nine major global stock indexes are in positive territory for the year. Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a 43.7% 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 9.5% and 7.3%, respectively. The report also compares these indexes' current levels to their historical peaks and tracks their performance since recent recessions, providing investors with a broad view of global market trends and relative strength among major economies.