Global Optimism Returns with Strong Gains Across Major Indices

Markets around the world surged on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, as investor sentiment improved and volatility dropped sharply. From Wall Street to Tel Aviv and Europe, major indices posted strong gains, signaling renewed risk appetite ahead of mid-week trading.

📈 U.S. Markets Close Strong with Tech and Small Caps Outperforming

U.S. markets rallied broadly, led by a strong performance in the Nasdaq and Russell 2000:

• Nasdaq: 19,912.53   |   +1.43%
• Russell 2000: 2,161.21   |   +1.34%
• Dow 30: 43,089.02   |   +1.19%
• S&P 500: 6,092.18   |   +1.11%

Volatility also took a major dip, with the VIX falling by nearly 12%:

• VIX: 17.48   |   -11.85%

The modest uptick in the U.S. Dollar Index (+0.09%) reflects cautious optimism heading into the second half of the week.

🇪🇺 European Stocks Climb as Rate Fears Recede

European indices were solidly in the green, helped by improved inflation expectations and resilient economic data:

• MSCI Europe: 2,392.55   |   +1.84%
• DAX: 23,641.58   |   +1.60%
• Euro Stoxx 50: 5,297.07   |   +1.44%
• CAC 40: 7,615.99   |   +1.04%
• FTSE 100: 8,758.99   |   +0.01%

Currency indices also saw moderate gains:

• British Pound Index: 136.22   |   +0.76%
• Euro Index: 116.13   |   +0.29%

🌏 Asian Markets Show Mixed Results as Japan Lags

Asian markets were mostly positive, though Japan’s Nikkei posted a slight loss:

• Hang Seng: 24,373.24   |   +0.81%
• S&P BSE Sensex: 82,387.33   |   +0.40%
• SSE Composite (China): 3,430.16   |   +0.28%
• KOSPI (Korea): 3,109.19   |   +0.18%
• ASX 200 (Australia): 8,557.40   |   +0.02%
• Nikkei 225 (Japan): 38,760.45   |   -0.08%

Currency strength supported sentiment, particularly the Japanese Yen (+0.84%) and Australian Dollar (+0.50%).

🇮🇱 Tel Aviv Market Leads Regional Rally on June 24

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange posted strong gains across major indices, with the TA-90 and TA-125 Value indices leading the charge.

• TA-35: 2,876.50   |   +1.26%   |   Volume: ₪2.37B
• TA-90: 3,118.32   |   +2.32%   |   Volume: ₪1.09B
• TA-90 & Banks: 3,300.93   |   +2.47%   |   Volume: ₪2.11B
• TA-125: 2,923.36   |   +1.47%   |   Volume: ₪3.47B
• TA-125 Value: 3,328.20   |   +2.55%   |   Volume: ₪2.01B
• TA Sector Balance: 3,340.53   |   +1.65%   |   Volume: ₪3.31B

Bond indices were also broadly positive:

• All-Bond Index: 405.41   |   +0.31%   |   Volume: ₪5.52B
• Bond 60 CPI-Linked: 399.61   |   +0.24%   |   Volume: ₪203M
• Short-Term Bond Index: 454.31   |   +0.01%   |   Volume: ₪48M
• Tel Bond-CPI A: 409.47   |   -0.02%   |   Volume: ₪125M

Market breadth was overwhelmingly positive, with 103 securities rising on the TA-125, compared to just 21 decliners.

📊 Outlook for June 25: Can Momentum Continue?

With inflation and interest rate worries easing slightly, investors are watching upcoming U.S. GDP data and central bank commentary. The broad-based rally from June 24, especially in Israel and the U.S., sets a positive tone heading into the mid-week session.