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
