Global Markets Wrap: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Performance in Focus as Tel Aviv Stocks Shine Amid Global Losses – Full Analysis Ahead of Wednesday, June 18

As global investors look ahead to Wednesday’s session (June 18, 2025), yesterday’s market performance reveals a contrasting picture: widespread losses in the U.S. and Europe, mixed signals from Asia, and an impressive day of gains on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of market movements from Tuesday, highlighting trends, sector moves, and key figures to watch.

🇺🇸 United States – Broad Sell-Off and Rising Volatility

Major U.S. indices closed firmly in the red on Tuesday:

• S&P 500: Fell 0.84% to 5,982.72
• NASDAQ: Dropped 0.91% to 19,521.09
• Dow Jones: Lost 0.70%, finishing at 42,215.80
• Russell 2000: Down 1.04%, ending at 2,101.96
• VIX (Volatility Index): Jumped 13.03% to 21.60, reflecting heightened fear and market tension

The declines were driven by uncertainty over interest rate cuts, weak sentiment in tech stocks, and a general shift to safer assets.

🇪🇺 Europe – Sharp Declines Across Major Markets

European equities mirrored Wall Street’s weakness, with notable losses in key indices:

• DAX (Germany): Down 1.12% to 23,434.65
• CAC 40 (France): Fell 0.76% to 7,683.73
• EURO STOXX 50: Declined 0.95%
• MSCI Europe: Dropped 1.40% to 2,379.85

The broad declines were triggered by inflation concerns and rising expectations for prolonged higher rates across the Eurozone.

🌏 Asia – Modest Optimism with a Hong Kong Drag

Asian markets presented a more balanced picture, with gains in most regions:

• Nikkei 225 (Japan): Gained 0.69% to 38,803.58
• KOSPI (South Korea): Rose 0.55% to 2,966.48
• SENSEX (India): Up 0.13% to 81,685.61
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): Dropped sharply by 1.20% to 23,692.39

Japanese and Korean equities benefited from stable currency movements and strong industrial orders, while tech-related stocks in Hong Kong remained under pressure.

💱 Commodities & Currencies – Stable with a Bullish Bias

Energy and metals held steady:

• WTI Crude Oil: Up 0.55% to $75.25
• Brent Crude: Added 0.39% to $76.75
• Gold: Gained a modest 0.06% to $3,409
• Silver: Up 0.50% to $37.34

Currencies were mixed:

• US Dollar Index (DXY): Down 0.12% to 98.70
• EUR/USD: Rose 0.16% to 1.1498
• USD/JPY: Fell 0.10% to 145.095

The currency market showed slight risk-on behavior, with the euro gaining modestly and the dollar weakening.

📉 US Treasuries – Yields Slide as Investors Flee to Safety

U.S. Treasury yields dropped across the curve:

• 10-Year Yield: Down 1.33% to 4.393%
• 30-Year Yield: Fell 1.23% to 4.893%
• 5-Year Yield: Dropped 1.14% to 3.989%

Lower yields point to renewed demand for fixed income and growing risk aversion among institutional investors.

🇮🇱 Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – A Clear Outperformer

While global markets retreated, Israel’s Tel Aviv Stock Exchange stood out with widespread gains and strong trading volumes:

• TA-125: Up 0.55% to 2,802.42
• TA-35: Rose 0.46% to 2,768.73
• TA-90: Surged 0.82% to 2,957.07
• TA-125 Value Index: Jumped 1.18%, reflecting a strong move into value stocks
• Equity trading volume: Approx. ₪3.12 billion
• Bond trading volume: Approx. ₪4.17 billion
• Tel-Bond A CPI-Linked: Gained 0.35%, signaling confidence in the bond market

Israel’s market continues to show strength on the back of favorable monetary conditions, defensive sector performance, and local investor resilience.

🔍 Bottom Line – Global Volatility vs. Israeli Momentum

Tuesday’s session painted a clear contrast: while the U.S. and Europe struggled with persistent economic uncertainties, Israel’s market showcased resilience, value rotation, and investor confidence. With today being Wednesday, June 18, traders and analysts will be watching closely for continued divergence – and potentially more capital flowing into perceived safe havens like Tel Aviv.