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Foreign Markets Surge as U.S. Equities Stagnate in 2026

2/27/2026

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In 2026, foreign markets outperform U.S. equities, with MSCI World ex-US up 8% as S&P 500 stays flat.
This divergence shapes trading at the New York Stock Exchange.
UBS Group AG (UBS) forecasts the euro could reach $1.22 and U.S. equities may underperform.
Corporate buybacks are losing effectiveness as U.S. shareholder yields fall below Europe, and UBS remains optimistic that AI-driven earnings and early bubble phases will support gains.

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Story summary

In 2026, foreign markets outperform U.S. equities, with MSCI World ex-US up 8% as S&P 500 stays flat.
This divergence shapes trading at the New York Stock Exchange.
UBS Group AG (UBS) forecasts the euro could reach $1.22 and U.S. equities may underperform.
Corporate buybacks are losing effectiveness as U.S. shareholder yields fall below Europe, and UBS remains optimistic that AI-driven earnings and early bubble phases will support gains.