Global Market Recap & Weekly Financial Outlook – September 8, 2025
U.S. & International Equities
Global equity markets opened the week on a strong note. Softer U.S. employment figures for August have increased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month, giving investors a confidence boost. U.S. Treasury yields slid to their lowest levels in months, further fueling risk appetite. Futures for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed, while Japan’s Nikkei rose about 1% following speculation that the government may adopt more supportive policies after Prime Minister Ishiba’s resignation. At the same time, the Japanese yen slipped 0.6% against the U.S. dollar, reflecting ongoing political uncertainty.
What’s Ahead This Week
Markets will be closely watching key U.S. inflation numbers, with Producer Price Index (PPI) data due Wednesday and Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures on Thursday. Both reports are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the Fed’s interest rate decisions. In addition, the European Central Bank’s policy meeting and the release of the UK’s GDP data are set to attract investor attention across global markets.
U.S. Weekly Market Snapshot (Week ending September 5)
S&P 500: +0.3%
Nasdaq: +1.1%
Dow Jones: –0.3%
Tech and semiconductor stocks—including Nvidia, AMD, Micron, and TSMC—remain highly volatile, continuing to be a key driver of market swings.
Commodity Overview
Gold:
Gold prices are hovering close to record highs near $3,600 per ounce as investors bet on a more accommodative Fed. Spot gold traded around $3,588 on Monday, while futures eased slightly. China’s central bank also continued building its reserves for the tenth straight month, further supporting demand.
Oil:
Crude oil prices moved higher after OPEC+ announced a slower pace of production increases starting in October. Brent crude was trading near $65.84 per barrel, and WTI held around $62.17. Analysts describe the move as cautious, aimed at avoiding oversupply risks amid softening global demand. Geopolitical risks, particularly Russia’s intensified military actions in Ukraine, are also influencing energy markets.
Cryptocurrency:
Bitcoin slipped under the $111,000 mark, mirroring the broader cautious sentiment across financial markets as traders price in the likelihood of rate cuts.
Summary
“Global markets rise on Fed rate cut hopes; gold nears record highs, oil edges up after OPEC+ move, and Bitcoin slips below $111K. Weekly outlook ahead.”
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