France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 7546 points on August 1, 2025, losing 2.91% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.48%, though it remains 4.06% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Poland's main stock market index, the WIG, fell to 105531 points on August 1, 2025, losing 2.18% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.90% and is up 29.25% 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 August 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.

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Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 40800 points on August 1, 2025, losing 0.66% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.61% and is up 13.62% 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 August of 2025.

Sweden's main stock market index, the Stockholm, fell to 2534 points on August 1, 2025, losing 1.80% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.45% and is up 2.70% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Sweden. Sweden Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

At the end of February 2025, the DAX index reached ********* points, marking its highest level since January 2015. Moreover, this also reflected a strong recovery from the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, having risen from ******** points at the end of March 2020 and surpassing its pre-pandemic level of approximately ********* points at the end of December 2019. Origin and composition of the DAX Index The DAX (Deutscher Aktienindex) is the most important German stock index, showing the value trends of the 40 largest companies by market capitalization listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange. The DAX index was introduced on July 1, 1988 and is a continuation of the Börsen-Zeitung Index, established in 1959. The count among their number some of the most recognizable companies in the world, such as carmakers Volkswagen and Daimler, sportswear brand adidas, and industrial giants Siemens and BASF. After the DAX, the 50 next-largest German companies are included in the midcap MDAX index, while the 70 next-largest small and medium-sized German companies (ranked from 91 to 160) are included in the SDAX index. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange All the companies included in the DAX family of indices are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Dating back to 1585, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is considered to be the oldest exchange in the world. It is the twelfth largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalization, and accounts for around ** percent of all equity trading in Germany. Two main trading venues comprise the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: the Börse Frankfurt is a traditional trading floor; while the Xetra is an electronic trading system which accounts for the vast majority of trading volume on Frankfurt Stock Exchange. As of December 2023, the total market capitalization of all companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange was around *** trillion euros.

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United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 9069 points on August 1, 2025, losing 0.70% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.35% and is up 10.93% 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 August of 2025.

As of January 29, 2025, the FTSE index stood at ******** points - well above its average value of around ***** points in the past few years.On the 12th of March 2020, amid the escalating crisis surrounding the coronavirus and fears of a global recession, the FTSE 100 suffered the second largest one day crash in its history and the biggest since the 1987 market crash. On the 23rd of March, the FTSE index saw its lowest value this year to date at ******** but has since began a tentative recovery. With the continuation of the pandemic, the FTSE 100 index was making a tentative recovery between late March 2020 and early June 2020. Since then the FSTE 100 index had plateaued towards the end of July, before starting a tentative upward trend in November. FTSE 100 The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, otherwise known as the FTSE 100 Index is a share index of the 100 largest companies trading on the London Stock Exchange in terms of market capitalization. At the end of March 2024, the largest company trading on the LSE was Shell. The largest ever initial public offering (IPO) on the LSE was Glencore International plc. European stock exchanges While nearly every country in Europe has a stock exchange, only five are considered major, and have a market capital of over one trillion U.S dollars. European stock exchanges make up two of the top ten major stock markets in the world. Europe’s biggest stock exchange is the Euronext which combines seven markets based in Belgium, France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal.

Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, fell to 24508 points on August 1, 2025, losing 1.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.18% and is up 44.63% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hong Kong. Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

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 FTSE Italia All-Share Index increased overall between January 2015 and February 2025, albeit with significant fluctuations. Following a period of growth up to the end of 2019, the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused the index value to crash to ****** points in March 2020, before recovering in the following months. As of February 2025, the FTSE Italia All-Share Index amounted to ********* points.

This graph depicts the business receipts index (BRI) of Hong Kong's trading industry from 2014 to 2024, by sector. In 2024, the business receipts index for the retail trade sector in Hong Kong ranged at **** index points.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 23561 points on August 1, 2025, losing 2.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.96%, though it remains 33.40% higher than a year ago, 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 August of 2025.

Egypt: Trade freedom index (0-100): The latest value from 2024 is 60 points, unchanged from 60 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 70 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1995 to 2024 is 60 points. The minimum value, 25 points, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 74 points was recorded in 2010.

Turkey Retail Trade Confidence Index (RCI): Seasonally Adjusted (sa) data was reported at 110.594 Point in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 113.408 Point for Mar 2025. Turkey Retail Trade Confidence Index (RCI): Seasonally Adjusted (sa) data is updated monthly, averaging 120.270 Point from Jan 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 131.476 Point in Jan 2011 and a record low of 78.161 Point in Apr 2020. Turkey Retail Trade Confidence Index (RCI): Seasonally Adjusted (sa) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.S005: Sectoral Confidence Indices: Seasonally Adjusted. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The volume index for department store trade in Finland fluctuated during the period from 2013 to 2023, decreasing in recent years. The index reached its lowest point in 2015 at 100 points. In the latest year observed, the index point figure stood at 110.8.

Turkey Retail Trade Confidence Index: Next 3 Mth: Prices Expectation data was reported at 115.532 Point in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 146.293 Point for Oct 2018. Turkey Retail Trade Confidence Index: Next 3 Mth: Prices Expectation data is updated monthly, averaging 124.270 Point from Jan 2011 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 95 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.249 Point in Sep 2018 and a record low of 104.952 Point in Dec 2014. Turkey Retail Trade Confidence Index: Next 3 Mth: Prices Expectation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.S004: Sectoral Confidence Indices.

China Trade Index: YoY: Unit Value: Import HS4: Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped and Other Poroustipped Pens and Markers; Fountain Pens, Stylograph Pens and Other Pens; Duplicating Stylos; Propelling or Sliding Pencils; Penholders, Pencilholders and Similar Holders; Parts (Including Caps and Clips) of the Foregoing Articles, Other Than Those of Heading 96.09. data was reported at 85.400 Prev Year=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.000 Prev Year=100 for Feb 2025. China Trade Index: YoY: Unit Value: Import HS4: Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped and Other Poroustipped Pens and Markers; Fountain Pens, Stylograph Pens and Other Pens; Duplicating Stylos; Propelling or Sliding Pencils; Penholders, Pencilholders and Similar Holders; Parts (Including Caps and Clips) of the Foregoing Articles, Other Than Those of Heading 96.09. data is updated monthly, averaging 100.753 Prev Year=100 from Jan 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 86 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 123.600 Prev Year=100 in Feb 2021 and a record low of 78.016 Prev Year=100 in Jan 2018. China Trade Index: YoY: Unit Value: Import HS4: Ball Point Pens; Felt Tipped and Other Poroustipped Pens and Markers; Fountain Pens, Stylograph Pens and Other Pens; Duplicating Stylos; Propelling or Sliding Pencils; Penholders, Pencilholders and Similar Holders; Parts (Including Caps and Clips) of the Foregoing Articles, Other Than Those of Heading 96.09. data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JE: Unit Value Index: YoY: HS4 Classification.