Markets

The SENSEX increased 3030 points or 6.35% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from India. Historically, the India SENSEX Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 52516.76 in February of 2021. The SENSEX (BSE30) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 30 major companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The companies are chosen based on the liquidity, trading volume and industry representation. The SENSEX, is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index. The Index has a base value of 100 as of…

The TEDPIX increased 1062112 or 281.72% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Iran. Historically, the Iran TEDPIX Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 2078546.70 in August of 2020. The TEDPIX is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the major companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange.

The TA-125 decreased 10 points or 0.64% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Israel. Historically, the Israel Stock Market (TA-125) reached an all time high of 1692.67 in February of 2021. The TA-125 Index is TASE’s most significant index and considered as the Israel Economy Benchmark Index. TA-125 financial products are the most popular among TASE Indices. The index consists the 125 shares with the highest market capitalization that are included in the TA-35 and TA-90 indices. The TA-125 Index was launched as TA-100. The index…

The WIG increased 570 points or 1.00% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Poland. Historically, the Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG Index reached an all time high of 67933.05 in January of 2018. The Warsaw Stock Exchange General Index (WIG) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all domestic companies (investment funds are excluded) listed on the main market of The Warsaw Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, income base, total return index which includes dividends and pre-emptive subscription rights. The WIG Index…

The NIKKEI 225 increased 2731 points or 9.95% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Historically, the Japan NIKKEI 225 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 38957.44 in December of 1989. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 225 top rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index. The Nikkei 225 has a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949.

The SASX-10 has decreased 7 points or 0.94% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Bosnia And Herzegovina. Historically, the Sarajevo Stock Exchange Index 10 reached an all time high of 9853.78 in April of 2007.

Canadian shares rebounded sharply on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P/TSX finishing at record closing levels as investors continued to bet on a robust economic revival fueled by the rapid rollout of vaccines and additional fiscal spending. The heavyweight energy sector surged, and the financial sectors benefitted from upbeat earnings from the National Bank of Canada and Royal Bank of Canada. Vermilion Energy Inc and Aphria Inc were the biggest gainers on the TSX, up 10% and 9%, respectively. Historically, the Canada S&P/TSX Toronto Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 18579.68 in February of 2021. The S&P/TSX is…

The OMX Copenhagen decreased 40 points or 2.74% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Denmark. Historically, the Denmark Stock Market — OMX Copenhagen Index — KFX reached an all time high of 3925 in October of 2020. The OMX Copenhagen Index is a market value weighted index that consists of the 20 most-traded stocks in the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, in Denmark. .

The PX increased 26 points or 2.52% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Czech Republic. Historically, the Czech Republic Stock Market (SE PX) reached an all time high of 1944.30 in October of 2007. The PX (until March 2006 the PX 50) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies listed in the Prague Stock Exchange, in Czech Republic. It is a free floating price-weighted index. The PX Index has a base value of CZK1000 as of April 5, 1994.

The ASX 200 increased 226 points or 3.43% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Historically, the Australia S&P/ASX 200 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7199.79 in February of 2020. The S&P/ASX 200 is the most important stock market index which tracks the performance of 200 large companies based in Australia. It is a market-capitalization weighted and float-adjusted index. The index has a base value of AUD3133.3, equal to the value of the All Ordinary Shares as of March 31, 2000.

The Merval decreased 1620 points or 3.16% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Argentina. Historically, the Argentina Stock Market (MERVAL) reached an all time high of 56114.04 in August of 2020. The MERVAL is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies based in Argentina. It is a basket weighted index. The market value of a stock portfolio is selected according to the market share in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, number of transactions and quotation price. The index has a base…

The SBITOP increased 70 points or 7.80% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Slovenia. Historically, the Slovenia Stock Market (SBITOP) reached an all time high of 2675.70 in September of 2007. Slovenian Blue Chip Index SBI Top is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the most liquid shares traded on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. It is a free float, capitalization weighted index. The index has a base value of 1000 as of 31 March, 2006. .

The SAX increased 13 points or 3.63% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Slovakia. Historically, the Slovakia Stock Market (SAX) reached an all time high of 512.71 in March of 2005. The Slovakia SAX Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies listed on the Bratislava Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization weighted total return index. The index has a base value of 100 as of September 14, 1993.

The STI increased 86 points or 3.03% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Singapore. Historically, the Singapore Stock Market (STI) reached an all time high of 3906.16 in October of 2007. The Straits Times Index STI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a capitalization weighted index. The STI Index dates back to 1966. Yet, it was recalculated twice in 1998 and in 2008 according to the FTSE methodology.

The DSEI increased 17 points or 0.94% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Tanzania. Historically, the Tanzania All Share Index DSEI reached an all time high of 2850.15 in June of 2015. The ATanzania All Share Index DSEI is a market capitalization weighted index with a base reference of 1000. The index includes all stocks listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

The TAIEX increased 1480 points or 10.05% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Taiwan. Historically, the Taiwan Stock Market (TWSE) reached an all time high of 16579.17 in February of 2021. The Taiwan Stock Exchange TAIEX Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all listed common shares traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The TAIEX has a base value of 100 as of January 1, 1966.

The IBEX 35 rose 0.2% to close at 8,269 on Wednesday, its highest level since January 14th, driven by gains in IAG shares as UK announced its end-to-lockdown plan. At the same time, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged today an additional 11 billion euro package for companies and self-employed to help them cope with the economic crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic. On the corporate front, Iberdrola said its net profit rose 4.2% to 3.61 billion euros in 2020, matching market estimates, as the firm reported profit growth in countries like Brazil, the UK and Mexico. At the same…

The KOSPI increased 122 points or 4.26% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. Historically, the South Korea Stock Market reached an all time high of 3266.23 in January of 2021. The Korea Stock Exchange Composite KOSPI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all common shares listed on the Korean Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The KOSPI Index has a base value of 100 as of January 4, 1980. The KOSPI is a major stock market index which…

The FTSE/JSE All Share Index in South Africa closed 0.4% higher at 66,201 on Wednesday, lifted by financials and retailers after the South African Finance Minister revised downwards its budget deficit and debt forecasts for the 2020/21 fiscal year and projected a smaller contraction in 2020 than what it previously estimated in October. Mboweni disclosed that Treasury will bankroll South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccination programme without relying on tax increases and its funding will be provided through budget allocations, emergency withdrawals and, if needed, the contingency reserve. He said that a mass vaccination rollout would help boost GDP growth to 3.3%…

European stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, with Frankfurt’s Dax up almost 1% to 14,000 after Fed Chair Powell reiterated a commitment to the accommodative policy stance during his semiannual testimony before Congress. Sentiment was also lifted after latest data showed the German economy expanded 0.3% in Q4, much better than initial estimates of a 0.1% growth. On the corporate front, Lloyds profit beat forecasts and the bank also announced a dividend pay out. Sales from Reckitt Benckiser also surprised on the upside. Travel shares were among the top performers as countries are starting to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions. Historically,…