Beijing: Global financial markets are navigating a turbulent yet cautiously optimistic period as investors respond to a complex mix of economic data, central bank policies, and geopolitical developments. Early October 2025 has seen capital flows shift across regions, highlighting both opportunities and risks in equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies.

In the United States, major equity indices including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have posted modest gains, driven by strong corporate earnings in technology and healthcare. Analysts suggest that investor confidence in innovation-led sectors has underpinned these gains, despite broader concerns over inflation and potential interest rate changes.

European markets, however, remain largely subdued. The Euro Stoxx 50 index has shown

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