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 Nikkei 225 Index climbed 0.55% to close at 53,413 on Monday, building on gains from the previous session as investors turned cautiously optimistic on prospects for a Middle East ceasefire. The US, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are reportedly negotiating terms for a potential 45-day truce that could pave the way for a more lasting resolution to the conflict.
This development followed President Donald Trump setting a new deadline for Iran and intensifying threats against its power plants and other civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Japan remains highly exposed to oil supply disruptions due to its heavy reliance on Middle East imports, prompting authorities to tap emergency reserves and seek alternative energy sources. Notable market gainers included Kioxia Holdings (4.4%), Furukawa Electric (4.2%), Lasertec (4.5%), Advantest (1.7%), and Disco Corp (2%).
