📈 Emerging Markets and European Equities Lead Global Market Gains

According to S&P Global, global stock market capitalization increased by 25% between February 2025 and February 2026, with several emerging markets posting exceptional gains. South Korea led with a 146% surge, followed by South Africa (69%), Taiwan (63%), Mexico (57%), and Brazil and Spain (54%).

Other major markets—including Hong Kong, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, China, Italy, and Australia—recorded strong advances ranging from 30% to 50%. Meanwhile, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sweden, and Germany posted solid gains of 20% to 30%, while India (16%) and France (15%) saw more moderate increases.

By comparison, the U.S. stock market rose 15%, while global market capitalization excluding the United States expanded by a much stronger 35%.

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