A rather disappointing jobs report is challenging Wall Street's optimism over looming rate cuts, as labor market weakness stirs fresh concerns about the economy.
The specter of a significant stock market correction, or even a full-blown crash, in 2025 is increasingly occupying the minds of financial analysts and investors. While not a universally accepted base case, a growing chorus of experts points to a confluence of macroeconomic headwinds that could trigger substantial market volatility.
US housing market in strange turning point: inventory piling up, sellers outnumbering buyers, prices still high. Fed rate cuts may help buyers breathe but economy and buyer confidence also major factors.
Wall Street is in full rally mode after July’s inflation data eased fears that tariff-related cost pressures were widespread. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in below expectations, holding steady at 2.7% year-over-year and fueling speculation of upcoming interest rate cuts.
