As of June 5, 2025, global equity markets present a mosaic of contrasting trends, shaped by a multitude of macroeconomic signals, monetary policy expectations, and geopolitical undercurrents.

Nikkei 225 was trading nearly one percent lower on Monday as global market sentiment was bearish.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index was trading 0.8 percent higher on Friday. The decline faced by Japanese stocks this week has been mainly due to selling pressure at higher levels.

Nikkei 225 Index was trading 0.8% percent lower on Wednesday as selloff continued from higher levels. In yesterday's trade, Nikkei 225 declined after a positive start.

Asian markets edged higher on Wednesday as global investors turned their attention to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s anticipated decision to cut interest rates, the first in more than four years.

Nikkei 225 Index has broken the losing streak with 3 percent gains in early trades on Thursday.