China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3898 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.98%, though it remains 15.36% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 49553 points on December 2, 2025, gaining 0.51% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.78%, though it remains 26.25% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

As of December 2024, the Shanghai Stock Exchange had the largest domestic market capitalization among stock exchanges in the Asia Pacific region, amounting to approximately *** trillion U.S. dollars. Second in the ranking was the Shanghai Stock Exchange Group, followed by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Stock exchanges in Asia PacificThe major stock exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region are the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan, the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Mainland China, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong, and the Bombay Stock Exchange in India, which is also the oldest stock exchange in Asia. Also, five out of the ten largest stock exchange operators in the world are located in Asia.What is market capitalization?Market capitalization, also commonly referred to as market cap, is a measure of the total market value of outstanding shares of a company on the stock market. It indicates a company’s relative size and value while taking various determinants such as risk and the market’s perception into consideration. There are large-cap (>** billion), mid-cap (* to ** billion) and small-cap (*** million to * billion) companies depending on their market capitalization.

End-of-day prices refer to the closing prices of various financial instruments, such as equities (stocks), bonds, and indices, at the end of a trading session on a particular trading day. These prices are crucial pieces of market data used by investors, traders, and financial institutions to track the performance and value of these assets over time. The Techsalerator closing prices dataset is considered the most up-to-date, standardized valuation of a security trading commences again on the next trading day. This data is used for portfolio valuation, index calculation, technical analysis and benchmarking throughout the financial industry. The End-of-Day Pricing service covers equities, equity derivative bonds, and indices listed on 170 markets worldwide.

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While the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused all major stock market indices to fall sharply in March 2020, both the extent of the decline at this time, and the shape of the subsequent recovery, have varied greatly. For example, on March 15, 2020, major European markets and traditional stocks in the United States had shed around ** percent of their value compared to January *, 2020. However, Asian markets and the NASDAQ Composite Index only shed around ** to ** percent of their value. A similar story can be seen with the post-coronavirus recovery. As of November 14, 2021 the NASDAQ composite index value was around ** percent higher than in January 2020, while most other markets were only between ** and ** percent higher. Why did the NASDAQ recover the quickest? Based in New York City, the NASDAQ is famously considered a proxy for the technology industry as many of the world’s largest technology industries choose to list there. And it just so happens that technology was the sector to perform the best during the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, many of the largest companies who benefitted the most from the pandemic such as Amazon, PayPal and Netflix, are listed on the NADSAQ, helping it to recover the fastest of the major stock exchanges worldwide. Which markets suffered the most? The energy sector was the worst hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, oil companies share prices suffered large declines over 2020 as demand for oil plummeted while workers found themselves no longer needing to commute, and the tourism industry ground to a halt. In addition, overall share prices in two major stock exchanges – the London Stock Exchange (as represented by the FTSE 100 index) and Hong Kong (as represented by the Hang Seng index) – have notably recovered slower than other major exchanges. However, in both these, the underlying issue behind the slower recovery likely has more to do with political events unrelated to the coronavirus than it does with the pandemic – namely Brexit and general political unrest, respectively.

As of March 2025, the SSE Composite Index had closed at 3,335.75 points. The index reflects the performance of all stocks traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, including both boards, the main board, and the Star market. SSE still number one In the greater Chinese region, the stock exchange in Shanghai was the largest, beating the bourses in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In 2023, the Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a market capitalization of over 6.5 trillion. Not only market capitalization was a unique attribute, but the Shanghai Stock Exchange was also home to the most valuable stock in mainland China, which was the baijiu producer Moutai Kweichow. Limited access Despite its size, the exchange in Shanghai only grants limited access to overseas investors. The bourse listed A-shares and B-shares. While A-shares are denominated in yuan and almost exclusively available for domestic traders, the prices of B-shares are in U.S. dollars and available for overseas investors as well. In addition, the bourse offers access to foreign investors through a trading accreditation which is supervised by the Chinese authorities. However, these tight controls are the reason why Hong Kong, despite its lower relative market capitalization, remains an important gateway to capital for mainland Chinese companies.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 (SSE 50) had an index value of ******** by December of 2023. 2018, was the worst-performing year in the last decade. Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchange indices both lost more than ** percent in 2018 which was the result of the trade war between China and the United States. However, despite no tangible progress between the two nations Chinese stocks have recovered since then and continued to perform well despite the economic impact of COVID-19. The index summarized the performance of the ** biggest companies traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Key information about China Shanghai Shenzhen 300

• China Shanghai Shenzhen 300 closed at 4,526.7 points in Nov 2025, compared with 4,640.7 points at the previous month end
• China Equity Market Index: Month End: Shanghai Shenzhen 300 data is updated monthly, available from Apr 2005 to Nov 2025, with an average number of 3,816.7 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 5,688.5 points in Oct 2007 and a record low of 856.0 points in May 2005

• In the latest reports, Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a daily P/E ratio of 16.1 in Dec 2025

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Prices for China Stock Market Index (CH50) including live quotes, historical charts and news. China Stock Market Index (CH50) was last updated by Trading Economics this December 2 of 2025.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, rose to 3995 points on December 2, 2025, gaining 1.90% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 5.38%, though it remains 59.79% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. South Korea Stock Market - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Data consists of 10 Asian countries, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines plus U.S., total 11 countries. Monthly stock market index and nominal exchange rates (end of the month in local currency terms) are collected from Datastream from January 1990 to December 2013 total 288 monthly observations. Each country data in in a separate workbook tab. There are 10 country workbook tab plus US data in the 11th tab. 12th tab workbook describes data for each country. The last tab workbook combines all country data into one single pooled data file.

The dataset contains a collection of indices representing different segments of the Chinese stock market. Here's an overview based on the column names and general knowledge about these indices:

TradingDay: Represents the trading day or date for which the index values are recorded.

SZ50 (上证50): The Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index, commonly known as the SSE 50 Index. It tracks the 50 largest and most liquid A-share stocks listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. This index is often used as a barometer for the overall performance of blue-chip stocks in China.

KC50 (科创50): Likely refers to the Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index. This index tracks the top 50 companies (by market capitalization) listed on the STAR Market, which is a Nasdaq-style tech board on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. It focuses on companies in high-tech and strategic emerging sectors.

HS300 (沪深300): The CSI 300 Index, which includes the top 300 stocks by market capitalization from the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges. It's a comprehensive reflection of the performance of China's A-shares market.

ZZ500 (中证500): The CSI 500 Index, which tracks the 500 next largest stocks after the CSI 300 (i.e., stocks ranked 301st to 800th by size). It provides a broader view of mid-cap stocks in the Chinese market.

ZZ800 (中证800): The CSI 800 Index, which combines the CSI 300 and CSI 500 indices, encompassing the largest 800 stocks in the Chinese A-share market.

ZZ1000 (中证1000): The CSI 1000 Index, which reflects the performance of stocks ranked 801st to 1800th in terms of total market capitalization. It's a measure of small-cap stocks in the market.

These indices collectively offer a comprehensive view of the Chinese stock market, covering large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks across various sectors. Each index is constructed based on market capitalization and liquidity criteria, ensuring that they accurately reflect the segments of the market they are meant to represent.

Techsalerator offers an extensive dataset of End-of-Day Pricing Data for all 2597 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (XHKG) in Hong Kong. This dataset includes the closing prices of equities (stocks), bonds, and indices at the end of each trading session. End-of-day prices are vital pieces of market data that are widely used by investors, traders, and financial institutions to monitor the performance and value of these assets over time.

Top 5 used data fields in the End-of-Day Pricing Dataset for Hong Kong:

1. Equity Closing Price :The closing price of individual company stocks at the end of the trading day.This field provides insights into the final price at which market participants were willing to buy or sell shares of a specific company.

2. Bond Closing Price: The closing price of various fixed-income securities, including government bonds, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. Bond investors use this field to assess the current market value of their bond holdings.

3. Index Closing Price: The closing value of market indices, such as the Botswana stock market index, at the end of the trading day. These indices track the overall market performance and direction.

4. Equity Ticker Symbol: The unique symbol used to identify individual company stocks. Ticker symbols facilitate efficient trading and data retrieval.

5. Date of Closing Price: The specific trading day for which the closing price is provided. This date is essential for historical analysis and trend monitoring.

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Top 5 financial instruments with End-of-Day Pricing Data in Hong Kong:

Hang Seng Index: The main index that tracks the performance of major companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This index provides an overview of the overall market performance in Hong Kong.

Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI): The index that tracks the performance of mainland Chinese companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This index reflects the performance of Chinese companies with significant operations in Hong Kong.

Company A: A prominent Hong Kong-based company with diversified operations across various sectors, such as finance, real estate, or retail. This company's stock is widely traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Company B: A leading financial institution in Hong Kong, offering banking, insurance, or investment services. This company's stock is actively traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Company C: A major player in the Hong Kong property development or other industries, involved in the construction and management of real estate projects. This company's stock is listed and actively traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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Data fields included:

Equity Ticker Symbol Equity Closing Price Bond Ticker Symbol Bond Closing Price Index Ticker Symbol Index Closing Price Date of Closing Price Equity Name Equity Volume Equity High Price Equity Low Price Equity Open Price Bond Name Bond Coupon Rate Bond Maturity Index Name Index Change Index Percent Change Exchange Currency Total Market Capitalization Dividend Yield Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E) ‍

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1. How complete is the End-of-Day Pricing Data coverage in Hong Kong?

Techsalerator provides comprehensive coverage of End-of-Day Pricing Data for various financial instruments, including equities, bonds, and indices. Thedataset encompasses major companies and securities traded on Hong Kong exchanges.

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Graph and download economic data for NASDAQ EM Asia Small Cap NTR Index (NASDAQNQEMASIASCN) from 2001-03-30 to 2025-11-11 about small cap, Asia, market cap, NASDAQ, and indexes.

The Star ** index value at the Shanghai Stock Exchange in China at the end of March 2025 was about ***** points. The Star ** index was dominated by the information technology industry and the pharmaceutical industry, including Beijing Kingsoft Office, Advanced Micro, and Haier Biometrical. A new milestone The Shanghai Stock Exchange introduced the Star ** index at the end of July 2020, which was a significant step in constructing the trading board. Created in July 2019, the Star Market targeted tech-startups by having a more lenient listing process compared to other markets in China. For instance, companies did not have to be profitable, and they did not require approval from government regulators. Instead, companies applied via a registration-style process, overseen by the stock exchange itself. Therefore, it could provide young companies with easier access to capital and facilitate their growth. Finally, the introduction of a stock index allowed investors to monitor and assess the performance of the board. The Star ** index tracked the performance of the ** biggest companies traded on the Star Market. Facilitating self-reliance Under the ongoing decoupling of the United States and China, policymakers in Beijing strived to have independent, domestic capital markets that were attractive enough to Chinese tech companies to list at home rather than overseas. Therefore, the Shanghai Stock Exchange copied the registration-style listing process from the NASDAQ as well as lowered the listing requirements. By mid-2020, the Star Market had the second most IPOs in the first half of the year, behind the NASDAQ.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of November 2025. The following largest three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.