In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, rose to 3520 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 0.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.86% and is up 18.35% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 39432 points on July 14, 2025, losing 0.35% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.93%, though it remains 4.47% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

In the first quarter of 2020, global stock indices posted substantial losses that were triggered by the outbreak of COVID-19. The period from March 6 to 18 was particularly dramatic, with several stock indices losing more than ** percent of their value. Worldwide panic hits markets From the United States to the United Kingdom, stock market indices suffered steep falls as the coronavirus pandemic created economic uncertainty. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 are two indices that track company performance in the United States, and both lost value as lockdowns were introduced in the country. European markets also recorded significant slumps, which triggered panic selling among investors. The FTSE 100 – the leading share index of companies in the UK – plunged by as much as ** percent in the opening weeks of March 2020. Is it time to invest in tech stocks? The S&P 500 is regarded as the best representation of the U.S. economy because it includes more companies from the leading industries. However, helped in no small part by its focus on tech companies, the Nasdaq 100 has risen in popularity and seen remarkable growth in recent years. Global demand for digital technologies has increased further due to the coronavirus, with remote working and online shopping becoming part of the new normal. As a result, more investors are likely to switch to the tech stocks listed on the Nasdaq 100.

This pie chart displays companies per country using the aggregation count. The data is filtered where the sector is Information Technology. The data is about companies.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of June 2025. The following three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.

South Korea's main stock market index, the KOSPI, rose to 3202 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 0.83% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 8.67% and is up 11.92% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. South Korea Stock Market - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

United States graph database market size reached USD 537.9 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,754.7 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 19.7% during 2025-2033​. The widespread adoption of this innovative approach, as it offers numerous advantages over traditional database solutions in terms of computing power, storage, indexing, querying, etc., is primarily driving the market growth across the country.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
​Market Size in 2024	USD 537.9 Million
​Market Forecast in 2033	USD 2,754.7 Million
Market Growth Rate (2025-233)	19.7%

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for ​2025-2033​. Our report has categorized the market based on component, type of database, analysis type, deployment model, application, and industry vertical.

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Russia's main stock market index, the MOEX, fell to 2642 points on July 11, 2025, losing 3.31% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.94% and is down 11.21% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Russia. Russia Stock Market Index MOEX CFD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 168 countries was 55.55 percent. The highest value was in Hong Kong: 91.46 percent and the lowest value was in Sudan: 7.48 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Pakistan's main stock market index, the KSE 100, rose to 136503 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 1.64% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 11.68% and is up 68.20% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Pakistan. Pakistan Stock Market (KSE100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

In 2024, ** percent of adults in the United States invested in the stock market. This figure has remained steady over the last few years, and is still below the levels before the Great Recession, when it peaked in 2007 at ** percent. What is the stock market? The stock market can be defined as a group of stock exchanges, where investors can buy shares in a publicly traded company. In more recent years, it is estimated an increasing number of Americans are using neobrokers, making stock trading more accessible to investors. Other investments A significant number of people think stocks and bonds are the safest investments, while others point to real estate, gold, bonds, or a savings account. Since witnessing the significant one-day losses in the stock market during the Financial Crisis, many investors were turning towards these alternatives in hopes for more stability, particularly for investments with longer maturities. This could explain the decrease in this statistic since 2007. Nevertheless, some speculators enjoy chasing the short-run fluctuations, and others see value in choosing particular stocks.

United Arab Emirates's Latin America and the Caribbean: Share of merchandise exports to low- and middle-income countries is 0.55% which is the 114th highest in the world ranking. Transition graphs on Latin America and the Caribbean: Share of merchandise exports to low- and middle-income countries in United Arab Emirates and comparison bar charts (USA vs. China vs. Japan vs. United Arab Emirates), (Hungary vs. Honduras vs. United Arab Emirates) are used for easy understanding. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

Argentina's main stock market index, the Merval, fell to 2008410 points on July 11, 2025, losing 2.92% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 8.19%, though it remains 17.07% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Argentina. Argentina Stock Market (MERVAL) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The global graph database market growth will be propelled through 2034 at a massive CAGR of 19.4%. With the growing data usage and the rising data storage requirements, the global graph database market size will likely inflate from US$ 3.17 billion to US$ 18.68 billion in the next decade. Technological advancements also fuel the growth prospects of the industry.

Attributes	Key Insights
Estimated Industry Size in 2024	US$ 3.17 billion
Projected Industry Value in 2034	US$ 18.68 billion
Value-based CAGR from 2024 to 2034	19.4%

Growing Technology to Enlarge the Global Graph Database Market Size

Attributes	Values
Historical CAGR	16.5%
Valuation in 2019	US$ 1.46 billion
Valuation in 2023	US$ 2.69 billion

Country-wise Analysis

Countries	Forecasted CAGR
Germany	8.9%
Japan	9.2%
The United States of America	13.5%
China	19.9%
Australia	22.9%

Category-wise Insights

Category	Solution- Graph Database Platform
Industry Share in 2024	63.3%
Segment Drivers	Seamless integration with traditional systems increases their usability, enhancing the demand for these platforms. Excellent scalability of these platforms elevates the usability standards. The wider adaptability drives the segment’s popularity, fueling the global graph database market size.

Category	Application- Fraud & Risk Analytics
Industry Share in 2024	24.3%
Segment Drivers	Due to the ability of graph databases to deliver accurate risk forecasting, they save a lot of time and money. With the rising financial transactions, the demand for fraud detection and potential risk identification is rising. Therefore, the increasing popularity of the segment drives the global graph database market size.

Swaziland's Latin America and the Caribbean: Share of merchandise exports to low- and middle-income countries is 0.07% which is the 160th highest in the world ranking. Transition graphs on Latin America and the Caribbean: Share of merchandise exports to low- and middle-income countries in Swaziland and comparison bar charts (USA vs. China vs. Japan vs. Swaziland), (Cyprus vs. Djibouti vs. Swaziland) are used for easy understanding. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

This pie chart displays companies per country using the aggregation count. The data is filtered where the industry is Diversified REITs. The data is about companies.

Key information about China Market Capitalization

• China Market Capitalization accounted for 11,870.548 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 11,513.605 USD bn in the previous month
• China Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jul 1995 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 14,375.423 USD bn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 40.601 USD bn in Jan 1996

CEIC calculates monthly Market Capitalization as the sum of Market Capitalization of Shanghai Stock Exchange and Market Capitalization of Shenzhen Stock Exchange and converts it into USD. Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

This pie chart displays companies per country using the aggregation count. The data is filtered where the industry is Diversified Telecommunication Services. The data is about companies.