Check the latest global market indices closing snapshot for 25 August 2025. See US, European, Asian markets, and India’s Sensex & Nifty in our Stock Overview.
Global markets closed mixed yesterday.
US and Asian markets ended in the red, while India and the UK markets managed to stay positive. — let’s take a quick look at the action!
Global Market Indices 25 August 2025
US Markets:
Quick Takeaways
- All major US indices (Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500) ended in red, showing weakness.
- Dow Jones was hit the hardest (-0.77%), indicating pressure on blue-chip stocks.
- Nasdaq & S&P 500 slipped moderately, showing selling in tech & large-cap stocks.
- Dollar Index (DXY) softened (-0.20%), suggesting slightly weaker USD.
- Volatility Index (VIX) jumped +4%, pointing to rising investor uncertainty and caution in the market.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Index – CHART
US markets closed lower on 25th August, dragged down by economic concerns and investor caution. Rising VIX shows fear/uncertainty, while the falling Dollar Index indicates mild weakness in USD.
European Markets:
Quick Takeaways
- UK’s FTSE 100 managed to close slightly positive (+0.13%), showing resilience compared to peers.
- Germany’s DAX 40 slipped -0.37%, reflecting weakness in industrial and export-driven stocks.
- France’s CAC 40 was the biggest loser (-1.59%), indicating heavy selling pressure in French equities.
On 25th August, European markets ended mixed.
- UK stood strong with mild gains
- Germany and France closed lower, with France leading the decline.
Asian Markets:
Quick Takeaways
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 suffered the sharpest fall (-1.06%), indicating selling pressure in Asian equities.
- South Korea’s KOSPI also dropped heavily (-0.92%), showing weakness in tech-heavy stocks.
- China (Shanghai Composite) and Hong Kong (Hang Seng) both ended slightly lower.
- India Outperformed: Sensex and Nifty both closed in the green, standing out as the only strong gainers in Asia.
On 25th August, Asian markets were mostly negative, with Japan and South Korea leading the decline.
However, India bucked the trend, closing higher and acting as a bright spot in the region.
Indian Markets Analysis
Japan’s Nikkei 225–CHART
Hong Kong (Hang Seng) -CHART
China (Shanghai Composite)-CHART
S&P BSE SENSEX Index–CHART
Stock Market News:
Global Market News: August 25 & 26
Mixed Global Market Trend: After a strong surge on August 25, the U.S. markets opened slightly lower on August 26. The Dow Jones and NASDAQ saw minor declines, making investors cautious.
Weak Asian Markets: Most Asian markets, including Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, registered a decline. This dip could also be a result of profit-booking following the rally in U.S. markets on August 25.
Cautious Start for Indian Markets: Signals from GIFT Nifty indicated a slightly lower opening for the Indian market on August 26. However, continuous buying by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support to the market.
Continued Selling by FIIs (Foreign Investors): Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been net sellers in the Indian equity market. Their total selling for the month has exceeded ₹2,466 crore so far.
Waiting for a Turning Point: Market experts are awaiting Donald Trump’s new tariff-related decision on August 27 and NVIDIA’s earnings report in the coming days. These events could determine the future direction of the market.
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