It’s not even close. As early starts for calendar years go on a global basis, the US stock market’s roaring debut in 2020 so far has left the rest of the world in the dust, based on a set of exchange-traded funds.

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Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire primary: CNN
US officials: China’s Huawei can covertly access mobile-phone networks: WSJ
Official data suggest coronavirus infection rate is peaking in China Reuters
Fed Chairman Powell gave upbeat outlook on US economy to Congress: Reuters
Eurozone industrial output fell 2.1% in December, deepest slide in 4 years: BBG
Will coronavirus blowback push Europe into recession? NY Times
Small business sentiment in January ‘solid as ever’ in January: NFIB
US job openings fell to a 2-year low in December: CNBC