Global financial markets in 2025 are navigating a complex landscape shaped by persistently high, or "sticky," inflation and the increasingly cautious stance of major central banks regarding interest rate adjustments. Despite initial hopes for a swift return to pre-pandemic price stability, inflation, particularly in the services sector and fueled by
Market breadth surged across the board on Thursday, with strength not just in advancing stocks but also in momentum and long-term trend participation. Compared to Wednesday’s neutral reading, this marks a decisive shift toward risk-on behavior in equities.
The Sept. 4 immigration sweep at a Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia has rattled investor confidence, delayed construction by months, and stirred diplomatic tensions between Washington and Seoul.
All three major U.S. equity benchmarks — the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones — surged to fresh record highs on Thursday, as investors piled into risk assets on growing bets that interest rates will soon fall.
In an interview with CNBC, Lutnick outlined the two issues that the United States has with India – its trade barriers and its purchases of Russian crude oil.
