Global indices at a glance
Market Benchmarks Across Economies
Global indices provide a snapshot of how selected groups of companies are performing within a particular market or economy.
Instead of following one company, an index brings multiple companies together into one benchmark.
From the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to the FTSE 100, DAX and Nikkei 225, major indices are closely followed to understand broader stock-market movements.
Explore major global indices
Six Closely Followed Benchmarks
S&P 500
United States. Tracks 500 leading publicly listed US companies across a broad range of industries.
Nasdaq 100
United States. Tracks 100 large non-financial Nasdaq companies, with significant technology and growth representation.
Dow Jones
United States. Tracks 30 large publicly listed US companies across major areas of the economy.
FTSE 100
United Kingdom. Represents 100 large companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
DAX
Germany. Tracks major Frankfurt-listed companies and developments across the German equity market.
Nikkei 225
Japan. Tracks 225 major Japanese-listed companies and is a benchmark for Japan’s stock market.
One world. Different markets.
United States, Europe and Asia
United States
US indices are influenced by economic growth, Federal Reserve policy, company earnings, technology developments and sentiment.
Europe
European indices respond to regional conditions, European Central Bank policy, company performance and individual economies.
Asia
Asian indices reflect developments across major manufacturing, technology and consumer markets.
What moves global indices?
Six Key Market Drivers
Economic Data
GDP, employment, inflation and consumer activity influence growth and performance expectations.
Interest Rates
Rates affect borrowing costs, company valuations and future activity expectations.
Central Bank Decisions
Monetary-policy decisions can move regional and global indices.
Company Earnings
Results from major companies can influence the indices containing them.
Market Sentiment
Confidence and attitudes toward risk affect broader market movements.
Global Events
Geopolitics, trade conditions and unexpected events can influence multiple regions.
Why different indices move differently
Different Companies and Industries
Every index represents a different collection of companies and industries.
The Nasdaq 100, for example, has significant exposure to technology-related companies, while other indices may contain greater representation from financial services, industrials, energy or consumer businesses.
The same economic development can affect individual indices differently depending on the companies and sectors they represent.
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