Global Stock Market Weekly Wrap: Key Trends & Outlook (June 21–27, 2025)
This weekly report provides an in-depth look at how global stock markets performed during the week of June 21–27, 2025. Stay updated with major trends, sector performance, key indices, and what to expect in the coming week.
📊 Weekly Overview
Global equities saw mixed trends this week as investor sentiment balanced between easing inflation data and renewed geopolitical tensions. Major indices in the US closed higher while European markets ended slightly lower amid rate uncertainty.
🇺🇸 US Markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.8% this week, closing above the psychological 40,000 mark for the first time this month. The NASDAQ Composite gained 2.2% on the back of strong tech earnings. The S&P 500 posted a weekly gain of 1.5% driven by resilient consumer spending data and optimism over a potential Fed rate cut later this year.
Top Gainers:
- Apple Inc. +3.5%
- Microsoft Corp. +2.9%
- Amazon.com +2.7%
Key Sentiment:
Markets reacted positively to the Fed’s remarks suggesting inflation is moving closer to target levels, strengthening hopes for a September rate cut.
🇪🇺 European Markets
In Europe, the FTSE 100 dipped by 0.6% while the DAX closed flat. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell marginally by 0.3% amid disappointing PMI data and ongoing political uncertainties in France.
Notable Moves:
- Energy stocks saw mild buying amid firm crude oil prices.
- Financials underperformed as investors booked profits after last week’s rally.
🌏 Asian Markets
Asian markets delivered a mixed performance. The Nikkei 225 surged by 1.2% driven by a weaker yen, while the Hang Seng Index lost 0.8% due to weak China export data. Shanghai Composite remained range-bound with mild losses of 0.2%.
🇸🇬 SGX Nifty & India Outlook
The SGX Nifty futures remained volatile this week, indicating cautious sentiment in the Indian equity markets. Domestic benchmarks — Nifty and Sensex — closed the week with marginal gains of around 0.5% despite mid-cap outperformance.
For a detailed daily India-specific update, check our Nifty Sensex Pre-Market Report.
🔍 Sector Highlights
Technology: Continued to lead gains in the US and Japan.
Energy: Crude prices stayed above $85/bbl boosting oil stocks.
Financials: Mixed moves amid central bank policy uncertainties.
Consumer: Resilient demand in the US supported retail stocks.
📅 Key Events This Week
- US Fed Chair’s speech hinted at policy easing later this year.
- Eurozone PMI data disappointed markets.
- China’s export figures missed estimates, pressuring sentiment in Asia.
- Geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe resurfaced, causing safe-haven buying in gold.
🔮 Next Week’s Outlook
Looking ahead, traders will watch US GDP data, Eurozone inflation numbers, and China’s PMI. Markets will also react to any major central bank updates. SGX Nifty cues will set the tone for Indian markets’ Monday opening.
Stay tuned for our Sunday post: Global Stock Market Next Week Outlook.
✅ Conclusion
This week’s wrap shows mixed but resilient performance across global equities. Investors should keep an eye on macroeconomic data and central bank cues as we head into the final trading week of June. For more insights, visit our latest Pre-Market Report.
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