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Stocks rose for a ninth month this year in November amid hopes for a thaw in the trade war between the US and China, and optimism that the global economy may gather pace.

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Stocks posted their eighth monthly gain this year in October, with US indices climbing to a record high, amid positive macroeconomic and corporate news.

The STOXX® Global 1800 Index rose 2.1% in dollar terms1 during the month, following a 1.8% drop in August, wrapping a 0.7% advance in the third quarter.

Stocks fell in August as the trade war between the US and China escalated and concerns grew that a global economic slowdown may lead to a recession. 

The prospect of further monetary stimulus has raised questions about the performance of Eurozone banks just as the sector has once again fallen to near record low levels.

OXX Ltd. on Jul. 31 was recognized as index administrator under the European Union’s Benchmarks Regulation (BMR), a rules framework devised to ensure the accuracy and integrity of indices in the region.  

Global stocks extended gains during July as investors anticipated an interest-rate cut in the US that came on the last day of the month and the European Central Bank indicated that it is ready to increase monetary stimulus.

Global stocks recovered in June from their May slump, as investors looked for a favorable resolution to trade disputes and leading central banks indicated their readiness to ease monetary policy should the economic situation demand it.

A rebound in global stocks this year faltered in May as negotiations for a trade truce between the US and China appeared to break down and concerns emerged that the global economic expansion may hit a snag.

Global stocks extended their positive streak in April, adding a fourth month, with some regional benchmarks reaching record highs, as the outlook for the world’s economy improved and a majority of companies’ earnings beat estimates.