Trade Power vs Market Power: Comparing the US and China

In this week’s Seaspray Private financial data insight we explore the evolving economic relationship between the United States and China, comparing global trade leadership with stock market performance. While China has emerged as the world’s largest exporter, the United States continues to dominate global equity markets, driven by innovation and technology investment. Using export data and equity index performance from 2011–2026, our analysis highlights how structural differences between the two economies shape global financial markets.