Professional investors have been cautious, often sitting on the sidelines as markets fluctuated.
Beijing tightens grip on U.S. hardware.
The Federal Reserve delivered a measured 25 basis point interest rate cut at its latest policy meeting, resisting calls for a more aggressive move despite heightened political pressure. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that labor market conditions have softened but inflation remains “somewhat elevated,” underscoring the Fed’s intention to proceed cautiously rather than rush into an easing cycle.
The September 2025 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting arrives under extraordinary circumstances.
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, in line with market expectations. The deposit facility remains at 2.00%, the main refinancing rate at 2.15%, and the marginal lending rate at 2.40%. The decision reflects the ECB’s cautious stance as it continues to assess incoming data before taking further policy steps.
France is once again heading into political uncertainty.
The latest US jobs report revealed further cracks in the labor market, setting the tone for global markets.