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CleverMPS. 2025 5 Major Markets
2025 was a strong year for global equities, with most major regions delivering double-digit returns. Asia ex-Japan led on AI-driven tech gains and China stimulus, while Europe benefited from ECB rate cuts and Germany’s €500bn investment plan. Japan attracted foreign inflows following policy normalisation and corporate reform. Despite tariff volatility, resilient earnings and easing monetary policy supported positive returns across North America and the UK.
Jan 215 min read


2025: Year in Review
2025 marked an inflection point for the global economy. Markets navigated geopolitical tension, US trade shocks and political uncertainty, yet proved resilient amid easing monetary policy, strong earnings and AI enthusiasm. Volatility peaked around April’s tariff turmoil before a broad recovery took hold. As growth slows modestly into 2026, investors face a world shaped by shifting alliances, technological transformation and persistent uncertainty—where discipline, perspectiv
Jan 218 min read
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