Monday, 25 May 2026
Global stock trading hits record $6.6 trillion in 2025
Global stock exchanges have recorded an unprecedented surge in activity during the first half of 2025, with total trading volumes surpassing $6.6 trillion for the first time in history.
According to Nasdaq report cited by MarketWatch, this marks the highest half-yearly performance ever seen in global markets.
Despite challenges such as tariffs, market volatility, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East, retail investors have continued their buying spree, fueling record-breaking levels of market participation. The report highlights that increased investor engagement, a wave of optimism, technological advancement, and a new influx of individual investors are reshaping the global financial landscape.