Market Matters: August 31, 2025
Equities advanced as peak tariff uncertainty appeared to wane, fixed income performance diverged among major regions, the US dollar broadly depreciated, and real assets mostly advanced.
Equities advanced as peak tariff uncertainty appeared to wane, fixed income performance diverged among major regions, the US dollar broadly depreciated, and real assets mostly advanced.
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Global equities advanced as lingering uncertainty over US trade policy eased.
US tariffs added to market volatility in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Nevertheless, most risk assets ended the year higher, supported by strong earnings ahead of tariff uncertainty and the prospect of continued central bank policy easing to support growth.
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Global equities surged, closing the quarter at all-time highs.
Global equities rallied as trade negotiations between the United States and China progressed.
No. US Treasury securities are likely to remain among the most effective diversifiers during periods of equity market stress.