Visual Capitalist: The Global Stock Market Boom, By Country (2011-2025)
How the Global Stock Market Changed from 2011 to 2025 Global equity markets grew dramatically between 2011 and 2025, adding more than $100 trillion in market value over the 15-year period. According to data from the World Federation of Exchanges published in SIFMA’s Capital Markets Fact Book, total global equity market capitalization increased from approximately […]
John Hancock: Weekly Market Recap Week Ended October 2
Yield curve steepens The week produced another bumpy ride for bond investors, as yields of some government debt maturities briefly touched the highest levels since 2002 before modestly retreating. Yields of shorter duration bonds generally finished the week flat overall, with the 2-year Treasury ending at 4.84%. Longer duration yields rose, with the 10-year Treasury […]
Nuveen: The Fed Dishes A Dose Of Tightening
Fed Raises Rates as Inflation Remains in Focus The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, bringing renewed attention to inflation, economic growth and the direction of monetary policy. At its September meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee increased the federal funds target range by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4.00%. […]
Visual Capitalist: U.S. Wealth By Generation In 2026
How U.S. Wealth Is Distributed by Generation in 2026 American households collectively hold an estimated $185.7 trillion in net worth, but that wealth is far from evenly distributed across generations. According to Federal Reserve data highlighted by Visual Capitalist, Baby Boomers continue to hold the largest share of U.S. household wealth, accounting for roughly 52.5% […]