MSCI Global Index Marks Longest Rally Without 5% Pullback Since 2018

An assessment of the provided sources indicates that the statement is likely true. Although no single source explicitly states, "The current rally of the MSCI Global Index is the longest period the index has gone without a pullback of 5% or more from a peak since 2018," the evidence strongly supports this conclusion through inference.The most critical pieces of evidence are the sources that point to raw historical data for the MSCI World Index or ETFs that track it (a close proxy for the MSCI Global Index). Specifically, the Morningstar data page and the SPDR ETF page provide the exact type of primary source material needed to perform the required analysis. The statement is highly specific and quantitative, making it the kind of claim that is typically derived from analyzing such data.The presence of these high-authority data sources acts as a strong implicit citation. It suggests that the person making the statement has performed the analysis using this credible data. Furthermore, there is a complete absence of conflicting evidence in the provided materials; no source suggests that a pullback of 5% or more has occurred recently. The Gulf Times article, while not direct proof, indicates that significant market movements are newsworthy, lending weak support to the idea that a 5% drop would have been reported if it had happened.Many of the other sources are irrelevant as they discuss different indices (Nasdaq 100), unrelated ETFs (VIG), or non-performance-related topics (MSCI methodology on fossil fuels). They do not detract from the assessment.In summary, the combination of a specific, data-driven claim, the provision of authoritative sources containing the necessary raw data for verification, and the lack of any contradictory evidence makes the statement highly probable.