Why Investors Are Looking Beyond The U.S. Market

International equities outpaced U.S. equities in 2025, reversing the U.S. market's longstanding dominance. The S&P 500 returned nearly 18%, whereas developed international markets gained 32% and emerging markets posted 34%. And it looks like this trend will continue to 2026 and beyond.Investors are taking note and have increased their exposure to global markets. I'm a markets investing reporter for CNBC, and I've been following trends in both domestic and global markets. In this video, I break down the key ...