Global markets in late summer 2025 were shaped by softer U.S. labor data, continued inflationary pressures, and rising geopolitical risks. In the U.S., job growth slowed considerably, unemployment edged up to 4.3%, and inflation rose to 2.9% in August, the highest since January. The Federal Reserve responded with a 0.25% rate cut and signaled two more before year-end, reflecting concerns over weakening employment and persistent tariff uncertainty. Meanwhile, Europe’s inflation stabilized at 2...
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