Overseas markets slide as risk appetite cools

Most major indexes outside the U.S. finish lower, with Asia and Europe both under pressure.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Daily Market Updates

Global equities mostly end in the red. The Nikkei 225 falls 2.1%, the Hang Seng slips 0.5%, and the Shanghai Composite drops 1.3%. Korea’s Kospi takes the biggest hit in the group, down 4.9%, while Australia’s ASX 200 and India’s Sensex each edge lower.

Europe also closes lower across the board. The FTSE 100 falls 1.7%, the DAX drops 2.2%, the CAC 40 loses 2.2%, and the Stoxx 600 declines 1.6%. Reuters says Britain’s FTSE 100 sees its worst day since May after Trump says the Iran deal is 'over', a headline that fits the broad risk-off tone in energy-sensitive markets.

The dollar index dips 0.1% to 100.994, but dollar moves are mixed versus other major currencies. USD/JPY rises 0.2% to 162.492, while EUR/USD slips 0.1% to 1.143. USD/ZAR jumps 1.2% and USD/MXN climbs 1.0%, showing uneven cross-asset demand for the greenback even as the index softens a bit.

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