The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6327 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 0.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.85% and is up 16.57% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, rose to 3606 points on July 24, 2025, gaining 0.65% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.33% and is up 24.91% compared to the same time last year, 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 July of 2025.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index dropped around ***** points in the four weeks from February 12 to March 11, 2020, but has since recovered and peaked at ********* points as of November 24, 2024. In February 2020 - just prior to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the DJIA index stood at a little over ****** points. U.S. markets suffer as virus spreads The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a turbulent period for stock markets – the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also recorded dramatic drops. At the start of February, some analysts remained optimistic that the outbreak would ease. However, the increased spread of the virus started to hit investor confidence, prompting a record plunge in the stock markets. The Dow dropped by more than ***** points in the week from February 21 to February 28, which was a fall of **** percent – its worst percentage loss in a week since October 2008. Stock markets offer valuable economic insights The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that monitors the share prices of the 30 largest companies in the United States. By studying the performance of the listed companies, analysts can gauge the strength of the domestic economy. If investors are confident in a company’s future, they will buy its stocks. The uncertainty of the coronavirus sparked fears of an economic crisis, and many traders decided that investment during the pandemic was too risky.

The value of the DJIA index amounted to ****** at the end of June 2025, up from ********* at the end of March 2020. Global panic about the coronavirus epidemic caused the drop in March 2020, which was the worst drop since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Dow Jones Industrial Average index – additional information The Dow Jones Industrial Average index is a price-weighted average of 30 of the largest American publicly traded companies on New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and includes companies like Goldman Sachs, IBM and Walt Disney. This index is considered to be a barometer of the state of the American economy. DJIA index was created in 1986 by Charles Dow. Along with the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indices, it is amongst the most well-known and used stock indexes in the world. The year that the 2018 financial crisis unfolded was one of the worst years of the Dow. It was also in 2008 that some of the largest ever recorded losses of the Dow Jones Index based on single-day points were registered. On September 29, 2008, for instance, the Dow had a loss of ****** points, one of the largest single-day losses of all times. The best years in the history of the index still are 1915, when the index value increased by ***** percent in one year, and 1933, year when the index registered a growth of ***** percent.

The annual returns of the Nasdaq 100 Index from 1986 to 2024. fluctuated significantly throughout the period considered. The Nasdaq 100 index saw its lowest performance in 2008, with a return rate of ****** percent, while the largest returns were registered in 1999, at ****** percent. As of June 11, 2024, the rate of return of Nasdaq 100 Index stood at ** percent. The Nasdaq 100 is a stock market index comprised of the 100 largest and most actively traded non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. How has the Nasdaq 100 evolved over years? The Nasdaq 100, which was previously heavily influenced by tech companies during the dot-com boom, has undergone significant diversification. Today, it represents a broader range of high-growth, non-financial companies across sectors like consumer services and healthcare, reflecting the evolving landscape of the global economy. The annual development of the Nasdaq 100 recently has generally been positive, except for 2022, when the NASDAQ experienced a decline due to worries about escalating inflation, interest rates, and regulatory challenges. What are the leading companies on Nasdaq 100? In August 2023, ***** was the largest company on the Nasdaq 100, with a market capitalization of **** trillion euros. Also, ****************************************** were among the five leading companies included in the index. Market capitalization is one of the most common ways of measuring how big a company is in the financial markets. It is calculated by multiplying the total number of outstanding shares by the current market price.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 40790 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 2.55% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.15% and is up 4.18% compared to the same time last year, 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 July of 2025.

Laos's main stock market index, the LSX Composite, fell to 1429 points on July 24, 2025, losing 0.20% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 9.61% and is up 38.93% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Laos. Laos Securities Exchange Composite Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Spain's main stock market index, the ES35, rose to 14068 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 0.19% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.23% and is up 25.49% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Spain. Spain Stock Market Index (ES35) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Indonesia's main stock market index, the JCI, rose to 7443 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 1.34% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 8.35% and is up 2.48% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Indonesia. Indonesia Stock Market (JCI) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

As of August 2020, the S&P 500 index had lost ** percent of its value due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Great Crash, which began with Black Tuesday, remains the most significant loss in value in its history. That market crash lasted for 300 months and wiped ** percent off the index value.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 9138 points on July 24, 2025, gaining 0.85% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.81% and is up 11.63% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, rose to 5381 points on July 24, 2025, gaining 0.70% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.45% and is up 11.84% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6373 points on July 24, 2025, gaining 0.22% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.60% and is up 18.03% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Poland's main stock market index, the WIG, rose to 108274 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 0.82% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.79% and is up 28.16% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Poland. Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Turkey's main stock market index, the BIST 100, rose to 10623 points on July 24, 2025, gaining 0.29% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 12.78%, though it remains 2.29% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Turkey. Turkey Stock Market - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The S&P BSE Sensex index, one of India's two main stock indices, lost almost *********** of its value between the end of February and the end of March 2020, owing to the economic impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has since recovered, surpassing its pre-corona level in *************.The S&P BSE Sensex index includes 30 companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange which are representative of various industrial sectors of the Indian economy. It is considered one of the main Indicators of the Indian stock market, along with the CNX Nifty Index (which includes shares from India's other main stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange).

Brazil's main stock market index, the IBOVESPA, rose to 135368 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 0.99% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.31%, though it remains 7.08% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Brazil. Brazil Stock Market (BOVESPA) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 24297 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 1.06% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.77% and is up 32.14% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Russia's main stock market index, the MOEX, rose to 2826 points on July 22, 2025, gaining 0.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.39%, though it remains 6.64% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Russia. Russia Stock Market Index MOEX CFD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Greece's main stock market index, the Athens General, rose to 1971 points on July 24, 2025, gaining 0.19% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.32% and is up 34.64% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Greece. Greece Stock Market (ASE) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.