📈 U.S. Stock Market Soars While Europe Stalls Since 2008 Crisis

U.S. Gains in Advanced Economy Equity Markets as Europe Falls Behind Since the Global Financial Crisis

Since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, U.S. equity markets have surged, fueled by robust corporate earnings, technological innovation, and strong investor confidence. Meanwhile, European markets have struggled with slow economic growth, structural challenges, and eurozone instability. From 2007 to June 2025, the U.S. share of advanced economies’ stock market capitalization climbed from 42% to 62%, while Europe’s share fell from 34% to 21%. Over this period, U.S. market capitalization grew by 220% (7.0% CAGR), more than tripling in value, whereas Europe’s grew by only 36% (1.8% CAGR), with near-zero real growth after inflation adjustment.