Introduction On 22 August 2025, global markets surged as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a nuanced yet optimistic speech at the Jackson Hole Economic

Introduction On 21 August 2025, global financial markets responded with caution following a flurry of pivotal developments. U.S. and European leaders formalized a new trade

Introduction On 20 August 2025, global markets settled into a measured posture as investors contended with growing fatigue in the artificial intelligence sector, mixed consumer

Introduction On 19 August 2025, global markets showcased a clear divergence: European equity markets gained ground buoyed by rising hopes for a peace settlement in

Introduction On 18 August 2025, global financial markets treaded water as attention turned toward critical geopolitical developments and key central bank policy cues. U.S. equities

Introduction On 17 August 2025, global financial markets moved cautiously higher amid growing tension between inflation fears and fading growth signals. While markets appeared buoyant,

Introduction On 16 August 2025, U.S. and global financial markets entered a pause following the momentum of mid-August rallies. Investors shifted focus from the exuberance

Introduction On August 15, 2025, U.S. financial markets showcased remarkable resilience, brushing aside persistent concerns about interest rate policy and global economic uncertainties. The Dow

Introduction On August 14, 2025, global markets rallied on renewed confidence as cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation and strong rate-cut expectations galvanised risk appetite. Equities soared to

Introduction On August 13, 2025, financial markets surged with renewed vigor following a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, signaling a potential pivot to monetary easing. Investors