Monthly development MSCI Europe Index 1986-2024
Since January 2015, the MSCI Europe Index fluctuated, dropping significantly following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, the index dropped to 1,341.52 points. After that, the MSCI Europe index increased in the following months, peaking at over 2,000 points at the end of December 2021. Since then, the index fluctuated significantly and reached a value of 2,045.27 as of the end of February 2024.
The MSCI Europe Index, developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), is one of the most important stock indices in the region. It includes stocks from developed countries and is regarded as benchmark of European stock market.