For investors worldwide, 2025 was anything but boring: It was great for metals, surprisingly bad for crypto and particularly nice for stocks outside of the U.S.
Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026? The New York TimesWall Street Ends 2025 Grinning Despite Some Gloom Bloomberg.comWall Street ends 2025 near record highs after year of economic upheaval The GuardianStock market ends 2025 with double-digit gains ABC News