Daily index briefs from the world's major exchanges
A daily read on what moved each major market — index levels, sectors, breadth, and the cross-border flows behind them.
The SSE Composite fell 0.43% to approximately 4066 points on June 4, 2026, following a 0.22% gain to 4083.97 the prior session. The move occurred amid reports of escalating trade tensions involving potential US tariffs and EU regulatory measures. The index remains up over 20% year-over-year despite a 2.26% decline over the past month.
The Hang Seng Index fell 1.14% to 25,341 on June 4, extending the prior session's 1.56% drop to 25,633. Profit-taking in technology shares and Middle East geopolitical concerns pressured the market after recent AI-related gains. The index traded lower amid cautious sentiment following two sessions of advances.
The DAX closed 1.31% lower at approximately 24,796 on June 3, 2026, reversing prior gains as geopolitical uncertainties weighed on sentiment. Losses were driven by technology, banking, and automotive names, while select utilities and healthcare stocks advanced. On June 4, the index extended declines in early trading. Investors are monitoring developments in global trade policy and regional conflicts for further direction.
The FTSE 100 declined 0.4% to 10,332 on June 3, 2026, pressured by rising oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions. Oil majors provided support while banks, miners and defence stocks lagged. Specific movers included sharp gains in B&M and losses in Intermediate Capital and WPP.
The Nikkei 225 retreated from its record high above 68,000 reached the prior session, closing lower by approximately 1.5-1.9% on renewed geopolitical concerns. Technology stocks that had driven recent gains led the decline following weak US chip sector signals and higher oil prices. Broader market sentiment was pressured by uncertainty over Middle East developments and their potential impact on inflation and rates.
The BIST 100 index declined 1.65% to close at 13,966 points on June 3, 2026, after rising 3.62% the prior session. The pullback follows an all-time high of 15,204.92 reached in May 2026, with the index still up approximately 47% year-over-year. Recent sessions have shown volatility amid broader market conditions.
The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.89% to close at 26,853.98 on June 3, 2026, after reaching record levels earlier in the week. The decline followed gains on June 1 and 2 amid mixed trading influenced by geopolitical developments. Breadth was negative across major indexes, with the Dow and Russell 2000 also posting losses.
