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.

Prices for Global Equity Index including live quotes, historical charts and news. Global Equity Index was last updated by Trading Economics this April 22 of 2026.

🌍 Overview

This dataset provides daily stock market indicators for major global indices across North America, Europe, and Asia. It is designed for data analysis, machine learning, forecasting, and business intelligence projects.

The dataset captures essential price movements and trading activity, making it ideal for understanding market trends, volatility, and global financial behavior.

📅 Time Period

• Start Date: January 2020
• End Date: December 2024
• Frequency: Daily

🏦 Stock Market Indices Covered

• 🇺🇸 S&P 500
• 🇺🇸 NASDAQ Composite
• 🇺🇸 Dow Jones Industrial Average
• 🇬🇧 FTSE 100
• 🇯🇵 Nikkei 225
• 🇭🇰 Hang Seng
• 🇩🇪 DAX
• 🇫🇷 CAC 40
• 🇨🇳 SSE Composite
• 🇵🇰 KSE 100

🧾 Dataset Columns Explained

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.

New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Total Stock Market Index data was reported at 15,187.510 NA in Mar 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,999.500 NA for Feb 2026. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Total Stock Market Index data is updated monthly, averaging 7,376.670 NA from Aug 2013 (Median) to Mar 2026, with 152 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,128.470 NA in Jan 2026 and a record low of 3,846.950 NA in Aug 2013. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Total Stock Market Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EDI.SE: New York Stock Exchange: Dow Jones: Monthly.

New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Broad Stock Market Index data was reported at 15,419.630 NA in Mar 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16,240.730 NA for Feb 2026. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Broad Stock Market Index data is updated monthly, averaging 7,657.050 NA from Aug 2013 (Median) to Mar 2026, with 152 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,348.050 NA in Jan 2026 and a record low of 4,067.650 NA in Aug 2013. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Broad Stock Market Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EDI.SE: New York Stock Exchange: Dow Jones: Monthly.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, rose to 4106 points on April 22, 2026, gaining 0.52% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.68% and is up 24.57% 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 April of 2026.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 59750 points on April 22, 2026, gaining 0.68% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 15.98% and is up 71.36% 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 April of 2026.

New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index data was reported at 23,678.460 NA in Mar 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24,971.590 NA for Feb 2026. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index data is updated monthly, averaging 9,186.770 NA from Aug 2013 (Median) to Mar 2026, with 152 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27,120.800 NA in Oct 2025 and a record low of 4,002.470 NA in Aug 2013. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EDI.SE: New York Stock Exchange: Dow Jones: Monthly.

The statistic shows the development of the MSCI World USD Index from 1986 to 2024. The 2024 year-end value of the MSCI World USD index amounted to ******** points. MSCI World USD index – additional information The MSCI World Index, developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), is one of the most important stock indices. It includes stocks from developed countries all over the world and is regarded as benchmark of global stock market. According to MSCI, this index covers about ** percent of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. As seen on the statistics above, in 2024, MSCI World USD index reported its highest value since 1986 amounting, a threefold increase from the figure recorded in 2013, when the year-end value of the MSCI World index was equal to ********. Along with the S&P Global Broad Market, the MSCI World is one of the most important global stock market performance indexes. Aside of including markets around the globe, these two indexes are global in a sense that they disregard where the companies are domiciled or traded, whereas other important indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Japanese index Nikkei 225, Wilshire 5000, the NASDAQ 100 index, have different approaches.

Content

The dataset contains 120,000 records with 31 features describing different aspects of financial markets.

It includes market identification information such as market type, asset name, sector, country, and date. Trading data fields include opening price, closing price, highest and lowest price, trading volume, and market capitalization.

The dataset also contains several analytical indicators such as price change percentage, volatility index, liquidity score, and market trend. In addition, sentiment scores from news and social media, along with economic indicators like inflation rate, interest rate, and currency strength index, provide broader context for market conditions.

Overall, the dataset combines trading information, market indicators, and economic variables, making it suitable for financial analysis, data exploration, and predictive modeling tasks.

Context

This dataset provides a structured view of global financial market activity across different sectors and countries. It includes historical trading information such as asset prices, trading volume, and market capitalization along with several market indicators that help describe market behavior over time.

In addition to trading data, the dataset also includes economic indicators such as inflation rate, interest rate, and currency strength, which often influence market performance. Sentiment indicators based on news and social media are also included to represent how public opinion and media coverage may affect financial markets.

The dataset is useful for exploring relationships between market indicators, economic conditions, and asset performance, and can support research in financial analysis, market forecasting, and data-driven investment studies.

Columns Description

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 10490 points on April 22, 2026, losing 0.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.02% and is up 24.83% 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 April of 2026.

Overview

This dataset provides historical daily stock price data for the 20 largest financial companies and major global stock indices. It is designed for financial analysis, market trend exploration, and correlation studies. The dataset includes stock price history for the past 1 year for financial companies and for stock indices.

Contents

The dataset consists of multiple CSV files:
1. Stock data files (stock_JPM.csv, stock_BAC.csv, etc.) – Each file contains daily price data for a specific financial company.
2. indices.csv – A merged dataset containing daily closing prices for major stock indices.

Dataset Structure

1. Stock Data Files (stock_JPM.csv, stock_BAC.csv, etc.)

Each stock file contains the following columns:
- Date – Trading day’s closing date (YYYY-MM-DD format).
- Open – Opening price of the stock.
- High – Highest price during the trading day.
- Low – Lowest price during the trading day.
- Close – Closing price of the stock.
- Volume – Number of shares traded.

Removed Columns:
- Dividends – Removed to focus on price movements.
- Stock Splits – Removed as it does not impact short-term trading analysis.

Each file represents a single company’s daily stock performance over the past 365 days.

2. Stock Indices File (indices.csv)

This file contains historical daily closing prices for major global stock indices over the past six months.

Columns:
- Date – Trading day’s closing date (YYYY-MM-DD format).
- GSPC – S&P 500 Index.
- IXIC – NASDAQ Composite Index.
- DJI – Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).
- RUT – Russell 2000 Index.
- GDAXI – DAX Index (Germany).
- FTSE – FTSE 100 Index (United Kingdom).
- FCHI – CAC 40 Index (France).
- HSI – Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong).
- N225 – Nikkei 225 Index (Japan).
- BSESN – BSE Sensex Index (India).
- BVSP – Bovespa Index (Brazil).

Key Adjustments:
- The ticker for S&P 500 (^GSPC) has been renamed to GSPC to avoid special characters.
- The file does not include separate index files, only the merged dataset.
- Missing values are forward-filled to maintain continuity in time series analysis.

Data Sources & Processing

• Stock and index data were collected and processed using the Yahoo Finance API.
• The dataset was prepared with equity_analysis, a custom module developed for efficient equity data retrieval.
• The data updates cover:
  • Financial companies: Last 365 days of daily price data.
  • Stock indices: Last 180 days of daily closing prices.

Potential Use Cases

This dataset is valuable for:
✅ Stock Market Analysis – Studying price trends, volatility, and historical market behavior.
✅ Financial Modeling – Training machine learning models for market prediction.
✅ Portfolio Optimization – Analyzing the correlation between different financial assets.
✅ Comparing Global Markets – Investigating relationships between US, European, and Asian indices.
✅ Backtesting Trading Strategies – Using historical price data for algorithmic trading strategies.

Technical Details

• File format: CSV (comma-separated values)
• Date format: YYYY-MM-DD
• Data interval: Daily
• Timezone: UTC (without timezone adjustments)
• Size: Varies depending on the number of records

Final Notes

• The dataset is regularly updated with the latest stock and index data.
• It is intended for educational and research purposes only, not for real-time trading decisions.
• Future improvements may include additional financial indicators, sentiment analysis, or alternative data sources.

🚀 Use this dataset to explore market trends, build models, and gain financial insights!

The value of the DJIA index amounted to ********* at the end of February 2026, 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.

New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Value Total Stock Market Index data was reported at 8,685.580 NA in Mar 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,156.690 NA for Feb 2026. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Value Total Stock Market Index data is updated monthly, averaging 5,547.680 NA from Aug 2013 (Median) to Mar 2026, with 152 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,156.690 NA in Feb 2026 and a record low of 3,460.270 NA in Aug 2013. New York Stock Exchange: Index: Dow Jones US Large Cap Value Total Stock Market Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EDI.SE: New York Stock Exchange: Dow Jones: Monthly.

Israel's main stock market index, the TA-125, rose to 4328 points on April 20, 2026, gaining 0.44% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.50% and is up 73.13% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Israel. Israel Stock Market (TA-125) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on April of 2026.

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.

Russia's main stock market index, the MOEX, rose to 2758 points on April 22, 2026, gaining 0.01% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.66% and is down 6.29% compared to the same time last year, 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 April of 2026.

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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.