📈 Wall Street Pushes Higher Across the Board

U.S. stocks started the week on a strong note, with all major indices advancing and the S&P 500 hitting a new milestone. Investor sentiment improved amid stable macroeconomic conditions and expectations for dovish Fed policy.

U.S. Market Highlights:

• S&P 500: 6,025.17 (+0.96%)
• Nasdaq: 19,630.97 (+0.94%)
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: 42,581.78 (+0.89%)
• Russell 2000: 2,132.68 (+1.11%)
• VIX (Volatility Index): 19.83 (-3.83%)
• U.S. Dollar Index: 98.14 (-0.28%)

🇨🇦 Canada Edges Up, While Brazil Sees a Pullback

North American markets outside the U.S. were mixed. Canada saw moderate gains, while Brazil experienced minor losses amid profit-taking.

**Americas Highlights (ex-USA):**

• S&P/TSX Composite Index (Canada): 26,609.36 (+0.42%)
• IBOVESPA (Brazil): 136,550.50 (-0.41%)

🇪🇺 Europe Mixed as Traders Stay Cautious

European equities traded lower despite positive currency movements. Investors are awaiting key inflation and growth data later this week.

**European Market Performance:**

• MSCI Europe: 2,349.34 (-0.11%)
• FTSE 100 (UK): 8,758.04 (-0.19%)
• Euronext 100: 1,555.79 (-0.21%)
• EURO STOXX 50: 5,221.90 (-0.22%)
• DAX (Germany): 23,269.01 (-0.35%)
• CAC 40 (France): 7,537.57 (-0.69%)
• Euro Index: 115.79 (+0.49%)
• British Pound Index: 135.19 (+0.45%)

🌏 Asia Sees Robust Gains Led by South Korea and Hong Kong

Asian markets surged on Monday, driven by strong earnings expectations and regional momentum. South Korea and Hong Kong outperformed.

**Asia-Pacific Performance:**

• KOSPI (South Korea): 3,098.68 (+2.79%)
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): 24,150.55 (+1.95%)
• Nikkei 225 (Japan): 38,776.94 (+1.10%)
• SSE Composite Index (China): 3,415.45 (+1.00%)
• S&P BSE SENSEX (India): 82,691.34 (+0.97%)
• S&P/ASX 200 (Australia): 8,556.20 (+0.96%)
• Japanese Yen Index: 68.42 (-0.06%)
• Australian Dollar Index: 64.57 (-0.16%)

🇮🇱 Tel Aviv Market Underperforms Amid Global Rally

Israeli equities fell sharply on Monday despite strong global cues. All major indices closed lower, with the TA-90 and bank-related stocks leading declines.

**Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE):**

• TA-35 Index: 2,840.76 (-1.29%)
  • Trading Volume: ₪1.79 billion
  • Gainers: 6 | Decliners: 29 | Unchanged: 0
• TA-90 Index: 3,047.52 (-1.53%)
  • Volume: ₪642.9 million
  • Gainers: 11 | Decliners: 78 | Unchanged: 1
• TA-90 & Banks Index: 3,221.39 (-1.91%)
  • Volume: ₪1.44 billion
  • Gainers: 11 | Decliners: 83 | Unchanged: 1
• TA-125 Index: 2,881.01 (-1.32%)
  • Volume: ₪2.43 billion
  • Gainers: 17 | Decliners: 107 | Unchanged: 1
• TA-125 Value Index: 3,245.40 (-1.82%)
  • Gainers: 4 | Decliners: 56 | Unchanged: 0
• TA Sector Balance Index: 3,286.41 (-1.36%)
  • Volume: ₪2.33 billion
  • Gainers: 14 | Decliners: 85 | Unchanged: 1

📊 Israeli Bond Market: Stability Amid Equity Volatility

While equities slumped, Israel’s bond market saw moderate gains, especially in CPI-linked instruments.

**Fixed Income Summary:**

• Short-Term Bond Index: 454.28 (+0.05%)
  • Volume: ₪38.66 million
  • Gainers: 45 | Decliners: 8 | Unchanged: 26
• All-Bond Index: 404.14 (+0.12%)
  • Volume: ₪4.20 billion
  • Gainers: 446 | Decliners: 42 | Unchanged: 30
• Tel Bond-CPI Linked A Index: 409.54 (+0.31%)
  • Volume: ₪343.8 million
  • Gainers: 73 | Decliners: 2 | Unchanged: 6
• Tel Bond 60 CPI Linked Index: 398.64 (+0.25%)
  • Volume: ₪467.6 million
  • Gainers: 55 | Decliners: 3 | Unchanged: 2