Stock Market
The Great Divergence: As Wall Street Hits Record Highs, the World Stage Stages a Coup
As of December 24, 2025, the financial world is witnessing a paradox that has redefined the decade-long narrative of "US Exceptionalism." While the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) and the Nasdaq-100 (NASDAQ:QQQ) sit near historic record highs, having posted respectable gains of 17% and 21% respectively