Global Bull Stock Market 2025: Fed Cut Bets, AI Leaders and 2026 Forecasts (Updated December 7, 2025)
The S&P 500 closed near 6,870 on December 5, just below its record, marking a four-day winning streak and a 16% gain for 2025 so far. The Nasdaq is up over 20% year-to-date. Global stocks also hover near records, with the MSCI All Country World Index posting its strongest weekly rise since May. Gains remain concentrated in a handful of large U.S. tech companies.