The CME FedWatch Tool, which predicts rate moves based on expectations of futures traders, puts the odds of a 25 basis-point cut in September at 94.2%.
Following a strong rebound on Thursday, September 11, market breadth weakened sharply again on Friday, September 12, with broad-based selling pressure resuming across the board. Participation levels declined on nearly all key metrics, reversing the brief improvement seen the day before.
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.
