Global Markets Weekly Review: Rate Cut Hopes Clash with Tariff Fears (Week Ending August 8, 2025)
Global markets (week ending August 8, 2025) were pulled between US tariff fears and rate cut hopes. Weak US jobs data solidified expectations for Federal Reserve easing, sparking a “bad news is good news” rally in US tech. However, India slid down due to new tariffs, showcasing divergent global impacts.