Global equity markets traded mixed on 30 June 2026, with Japan's Nikkei 225 outperforming major indices after rising 0.90% to 70,091, extending its strong year-to-date gain to 39.19%.
In the US, futures remained under mild pressure. The S&P 500 slipped 0.11% to 7,432.43, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.08% to 52,142, while the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.21% to 29,712.
Across Europe, Germany's DAX bucked the broader trend, gaining 0.62% to 24,779. However, the FTSE 100 in the UK eased 0.23%, France's CAC 40 slipped 0.21%, Italy's FTSE MIB declined 0.20%, and Spain's IBEX 35 fell 0.20%.
Elsewhere, Australia's ASX 200 dropped 0.25%, while China's Shanghai Composite edged 0.10% lower.
Despite the day's mixed performance, several major global indices continue to post strong gains on a year-to-date basis, led by Japan's Nikkei 225 (+39.19%) and the Nasdaq 100 (+17.64%), reflecting continued investor confidence in key global equity markets despite short-term volatility.
