Global Markets Outperform U.S. Stocks in 2025

TL;DR
In 2025, US stocks performed well, but international markets outshined them, driven by AI growth in Asia, European economic reforms, and a weaker dollar, prompting investors to diversify globally amid ongoing US resilience.
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- US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better CNN
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- The S&P 500 Roared In 2025 — But Global Investors Made Bigger Gains Elsewhere Asianet Newsable
- Why American stocks are out of favor on the global stage Axios
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