US Stocks Lagging Global Peers Early in Midterm Year Amid Volatility

The stock market has been experiencing high volatility in the early midterm year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching 50,000 for the first time. International markets have been resilient, with the MSCI World Ex. USA Index leading the charge. US midterm years often grind early, but bullish clarity and gridlock can lift returns later in the year.