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2025 Sees Double-Digit Gains; Invest in International Stocks

1/28/2026

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In 2025, the S&P 500 returned 18%, marking the third straight year of double-digit gains.
International stocks outperformed, with the MSCI EAFE Index up about 32% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index up 34% in 2025.
Analysts attribute the shift to faster global growth and a weaker U.S. dollar, with India and China cited.
Experts suggest U.S. investors consider increasing international stock allocations to balance portfolios.

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Story summary

In 2025, the S&P 500 returned 18%, marking the third straight year of double-digit gains.
International stocks outperformed, with the MSCI EAFE Index up about 32% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index up 34% in 2025.
Analysts attribute the shift to faster global growth and a weaker U.S. dollar, with India and China cited.
Experts suggest U.S. investors consider increasing international stock allocations to balance portfolios.