US stocks had a stellar 2025, but global markets stole the show.
A major index tracking stocks outside the US, the MSCI All Country World ex-USA, gained 29.2% in 2025, handily outpacing the S&P … [+5095 chars]
US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better - CNN
Heading into 2025, US stock valuations were already relatively expensive compared to the rest of the world, creating an incentive for investors to look for returns in different markets.
By:John Towfighi
Source:CNN
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