U.S. stocks soar above global markets, giving investors solid path for growth
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. markets are far outpacing their global counterparts in 2024, continuing a decade-long trend of strong growth compared with the rest of the world.
The S&P 500 is up 10% for the year, compared to just 4% for developed markets outside the U.S. Since 2019 the S&P has gained 48%, compared to just 10% for other developed markets, according to the MSCI, a benchmark of global stocks.
Since 2004, the S&P 500 has nearly quadrupled, while the MSCI is up 48%.
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