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 Shanghai Composite edged up 0.05% to around 4,130, while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.1% to 14,220 on Wednesday, as mainland markets looked to extend this week’s gains following the release of January inflation data. Consumer prices rose less than expected, while producer deflation persisted for the 40th consecutive month, underscoring ongoing deflationary pressures amid limited policy support. Efforts by Beijing to stimulate domestic consumption and broader economic activity have been weighed down by a prolonged property slump and uncertain labor market conditions. Investors are now turning their attention to a key parliamentary meeting in March, where authorities are expected to set economic targets for the year and may unveil new stimulus measures. Among individual movers, Beijing Enlight Media rose 5.7%, Wangsu Science & Technology jumped 12.4%, and China Northern Rare Earth climbed 8.6%.
