# World Markets Watchlist Update

> Global indexes show mixed performance as Japan's Nikkei leads gains.
- Title: World Markets Watchlist Update · Seekingalpha | Shortify
- Summary: Global indexes show mixed performance as Japan's Nikkei leads gains. Five of nine global indexes remain positive through October 19, 2026, with Japan's…
- Keywords: nikkei 225, sp 500, tsx, bse sensex, shanghai, world markets watchlist, money, business, World, Markets, Watchlist, Update
- Source: Seekingalpha — https://seekingalpha.com/article/4955711-world-markets-watchlist-october-19-2026
- Author: Advisor Perspectives Charts
- Published: 2026-10-21T03:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nikkei 225, sp 500, tsx, bse sensex, shanghai, world markets watchlist, money, business
## Global Markets Watchlist
Five of nine indexes remain positive through October 19, 2026.
## Top Performer
Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a 29% year-to-date gain.
## Weakest Performer
India's BSE SENSEX down 13% year-to-date, China's Shanghai down 6%.
## Key takeaway

Five of nine global indexes remain positive through October 19, 2026, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 29% year-to-date.