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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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...
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...
The July–August 2025 market risk report highlights a softening U.S. labor market, with nonfarm payrolls missing expectations and unemployment edging higher to 4.2%. Wages grew moderately, while tariffs and trade tensions with China continued to weigh on business confidence. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks hinted at possible rate cuts in September, sending equities higher and Treasury yields lower. Inflation remained contained at 2.7%, though tariff effects are gradually appeari...
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...
