Jul 1, 2025
How the U.S. Has Outperformed the UK Since 2008

Key takeaways
- America’s economy has grown substantially since the 2008 crisis, both in the stock market (e.g. S&P 500) and in traditional wealth metrics (e.g. wealth per capita)
- The UK has largely stalled over the same timeframe, with wealth per capita actually shrinking by 10%