S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketThe Shanghai Composite rose 0.9% to above 3,900, while the Shenzhen Component jumped 1.9% to 13,800, extending gains from the previous session as hopes for a resolution to the Middle East conflict lifted sentiment. Reports indicated the US was pursuing talks with Iran, including a proposed one-month ceasefire to support negotiations and a 15-point plan to resolve the conflict. However, uncertainty lingered as President Trump ordered the deployment of about 2,000 troops to the region. In China, sentiment was supported by reports that authorities signaled plans to soften previously proposed fuel price increases. PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng also reaffirmed a commitment to maintaining supportive policies to underpin stable growth and ensure financial market stability. Technology stocks led the advance, with notable gains from Zhongji Innolight (4%), SMIC (1.1%), Eoptolink Technology (2.1%) and NAURA Technology (4.2%). Conversely, financials and energy stocks lagged as oil prices fell.
