Key Takeaways The US500 index posted a 1.49% gain on 22 August 2025, reflecting renewed market enthusiasm driven by macroeconomic and corporate catalysts. Temporary resolution of US-China trade tensions, strong...
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signalled a possible interest rate cut in September, citing growing labour market vulnerabilities despite ongoing inflationary concerns. Recent data indicates slowing job...
Key Takeaways India has witnessed a 400% year-on-year growth in ChatGPT usage, positioning it as the platform’s second-largest user base globally. The country’s AI adoption is powered by affordable internet,...
Key Takeaways Global employee engagement has declined to 21% in 2025, costing an estimated $438 billion in lost productivity. Europe exhibits the lowest engagement rates at 13%, while managerial disengagement...
Key Takeaways The US Department of Justice is set to release redacted Epstein-related documents to Congress beginning 22 August 2025, which could influence financial markets tied to political risk. Financial...
Key Takeaways Canada has announced a partial rollback of retaliatory tariffs on selected US goods, aiming to de-escalate long-running trade tensions under the USMCA framework. The removal targets goods compliant...
Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve has revised its economic projections, expecting both inflation and unemployment to rise through 2025, raising concerns over a stagflationary environment. Core PCE inflation is anticipated...
Key Takeaways Jerome Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole address on 22 August 2025 may signal the Federal Reserve’s next policy direction amid mixed inflation and employment data. Market participants are largely...
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve officials advocate for proactive policy decisions despite prevailing uncertainties, particularly surrounding trade and tariffs that could escalate inflation through late 2025. Susan Collins underscores a data-driven...
Key Takeaways Approximately 95% of generative AI pilot projects are failing to produce meaningful returns, according to MIT’s 2025 study. Core issues include poor integration, weak organisational alignment, and a...
