Global Stocks Hit Highest Level Since 2008, But 2025 Edge Over S&P 500 Slips In May
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 28 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Global Equity Index Breakthrough: A global equity index excluding U.S. companies has surpassed pre-2008 financial crisis levels, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics and growing skepticism towards the long-standing dominance of U.S. equities.
Rising International Stocks: The iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF has shown significant recovery, outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, driven by investor interest in international markets amid concerns over U.S. political risks and debt sustainability.
Analyst Views on SPY
Wall Street analysts forecast SPY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SPY is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
