18 February 2025
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- US financial markets experienced volatility as inflation rose, job growth slowed, and trade tensions escalated with new reciprocal tariffs announced.
- The UK faced economic stagnation, a Bank of England rate cut, manufacturing struggles, and efforts to avoid US trade tariffs.
- Eurozone markets faced pressure from rising US tariffs, weak economic growth, banking sector rebounds, and ongoing concerns over inflation and trade.
- Asian markets fluctuated amid US-China trade tensions, Japan’s currency struggles, China’s economic stimulus, and strong consumer spending during Lunar New Year.