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 Australian dollar depreciated past $0.662 per US dollar, marking its fourth consecutive session of losses as investors weighed weak economic data. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index slumped by 9% month-on-month in December 2025, sliding back below the 100 mark after briefly returning to positive territory in the previous month. Inflation emerged as the primary concern, with Westpac noting that consumer price index readings have exceeded expectations for roughly four consecutive months. This persistent price pressure has contributed to heightened caution among consumers regarding interest rates, particularly after the Reserve Bank of Australia indicated last week that it is likely done cutting rates. Meanwhile, flash data showed the Composite PMI dipping to a seven-month low of 51.1 in December. Growth in the services sector slowed to 51 from 52.8, while manufacturing activity showed modest improvement, rising to 52.2 from 51.6.
