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Weekly index briefs from the world's major exchanges

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A weekly read on what moved each major market — index levels, sectors, breadth, and the cross-border flows behind them.

Shanghai — SSE Composite — SSE Composite Rises 1.8% in Week Ended June 12 on Volatile Path
🇨🇳 ShanghaiJune 15, 2026

SSE Composite Rises 1.8% in Week Ended June 12 on Volatile Path

The SSE Composite advanced roughly 1.8% over the full trading week of June 8-12, 2026, closing at 4,031.51 after beginning the period at 3,959.34. Daily moves were mixed, with a sharp Monday decline followed by a Tuesday rebound, further weakness midweek, and a strong 1.12% gain on Friday. Improving global risk sentiment tied to Middle East diplomatic developments supported the late-week rally.

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Tokyo — Nikkei 225 — Nikkei 225 Ends Week Down 0.85% at 66,020 Amid Geopolitical Volatility
🇯🇵 TokyoJune 15, 2026

Nikkei 225 Ends Week Down 0.85% at 66,020 Amid Geopolitical Volatility

The Nikkei 225 declined 0.85% over the week ending June 12, 2026, closing at 66,020.04 after a volatile session path marked by early weakness and a sharp Friday rebound. Middle East tensions and shifting hopes for a US-Iran peace deal drove sentiment, with energy price concerns pressuring tech shares before a late recovery. The move snapped a three-week winning streak following the index's record highs near 68,000 earlier in June.

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Nasdaq — Nasdaq Composite — Nasdaq Composite Ends Week Up 0.7% After Volatile Sessions
🇺🇸 NasdaqJune 15, 2026

Nasdaq Composite Ends Week Up 0.7% After Volatile Sessions

The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.70% over the full week to close at 25,888.84 on June 12, recovering from a sharp selloff the prior Friday. The index rebounded on Monday but faced renewed pressure midweek before closing higher on Thursday and Friday. A hotter-than-expected May jobs report and concerns over interest rates and AI spending drove the earlier decline, with tech and chip stocks leading the subsequent stabilization.

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