Global capital markets and private equity experienced an extraordinary first half of the year, marked by significant growth in stock values and record-breaking initial public offerings (IPOs). The total value of publicly traded companies increased by $12.2 trillion since the end of 2025, reaching nearly $130 trillion. This growth occurred despite geopolitical tensions such as the temporary closure of the Hormuz Strait due to an American-Israeli attack on Iran and concerns over potential bubbles in artificial intelligence investments. Analysts noted that market resilience was driven by strong corporate performance, advancements in AI, and investor behavior reminiscent of the coronavirus pandemic era, where small declines were seen as buying opportunities. U.S. stocks rose by approximately nine percent, while small-cap U.S. stocks had their best half-year since 1991, increasing by nearly 22 percent. South Korean stocks doubled in value, setting a new record for the region. SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, raised $75 billion through its historic IPO.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on economic trends, market performance, and investment activities without taking a stance on political issues. It provides data and expert opinions without apparent bias toward any political ideology or entity.
Why these scores (Factual 65 · Objective 55): Factuality is moderate as the article presents some general economic trends but lacks specific data sources or citations. The claim about global market value increasing by 12.2 billion dollars is not supported by a primary source. Objectivity is low due to emotionally charged language like 'neuvěřit
