European Markets Flat Amid Best Annual Gains Since 2019

Ericsson sued Chinese firm Transsion for patent infringement in Morocco as global equity markets concluded 2025 with their strongest performance since 2019. Il the MSCI All Country World Index rose over 21 percent for the year, recovering from a sharp April slump triggered by Donald Trump and his introduction of "Liberation Day" tariffs. While the S&P 500 lagged behind rivals in Germany and Japan, Alphabet surged 65 percent amid broader concerns regarding a potential bubble in the AI sector.The MSCI All Country World Index rose over 21 percent for the year, recovering from a sharp April slump triggered by Donald Trump and his introduction of "Liberation Day" tariffs.While the S&P 500 lagged behind rivals in Germany and Japan, Alphabet surged 65 percent amid broader concerns regarding a potential bubble in the AI sector.