📈 U.S. Stock Market Declines in Q1 2025 While Global Markets Show Resilience

According to S&P Global, U.S. stock market capitalization declined by 5.3% from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025, while most global markets saw gains. Spain (16.3%), Brazil (13.8%), Germany (12.6%), Italy (12.5%), Sweden (11.1%), the European Union (9.5%), and Switzerland (9.2%) all experienced notable increases. Heightened economic uncertainty and trade tensions contributed to the U.S. market downturn, particularly affecting big tech stocks.