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![Global Stocks Rise for Fifth Straight Month in June on Continued Economic Optimism](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/June-2021-market-wrap-intro-900x350.jpg)
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Global Stocks Rise for Fifth Straight Month in June on Continued Economic Optimism
The STOXX® Global 1800 Index gains 1.5% in dollars in June and jumps 4.6% in euros following a rally in the greenback. Investors turn to Momentum stocks during the month but snub high-dividend shares. Equity volatility continues its march lower.
![STOXX Europe 600 ESG-X Options Near EUR 2 Billion in Open Interest](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Options1-intro-900x350.jpg)
The contracts are part of an expanding family of sustainability-focused listed derivatives designed to tap increasing demand as investors turn to ESG-compliant instruments to manage portfolios.
![Stock Rally Continues in April as STOXX Global 1800 Breaks Record](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/April-2021-market-wrap-original-intro-900x350.jpg)
Global index rises 4.5% in month amid ongoing expectations for a post-pandemic economic recovery. Gains are led by US and European markets, and by Momentum stocks, which came back in favor after a lackluster first quarter.
![Stocks Extend Gains in March, Led by Value Shares, Europe](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/March-2021-wrap-original-intro-900x350.jpg)
STOXX Global 1800 Index advances 3.3% in month amid ongoing expectations for a post-pandemic economic recovery. Investors continue their switch into Value stocks, and away from the Momentum style.
![Stocks Gain in February; Economic Optimism Offsets Inflation Concerns](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Feb-2021-Market-wrap-intro-900x350.jpg)
STOXX Global 1800 Index gains 2.4% in month amid continued hopes for a post-lockdown economic recovery. Value stocks, banks’ shares and dividend strategies are among the month’s standout performers.
![Chinese New Year Ushers in Celebration; Investors Have Plenty of Reasons to Join in](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/chinese-new-year-2-intro-900x350.jpg)
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Chinese New Year Ushers in Celebration; Investors Have Plenty of Reasons to Join in
As a New Year starts, investors in China can this year add rising markets and a growing economy to the list of things to be optimistic about.
![Stocks Start Year on Cautious Note](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Market-wrap-Jan-2021-intro-900x350.jpg)
STOXX Global 1800 Index falls 1% in January as nations impose stricter lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and amid a trading frenzy around heavily-shorted US shares.
![Stocks Cap Dramatic Year with December Gains](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2020-market-wrap-intro-1-900x350.jpg)
STOXX Global 1800 Index ends 16.9% higher in 2020 after rising 4.3% in December. Momentum stocks shone throughout the year, while Europe, Value and banking shares were left far behind.