US Inflation Paves the Way for a Rate Cut

A September rate cut would be an “insurance policy” against job market weakening.

The Week in Markets

Asia equities surge to record highs

Asian equities hit fresh records this week, led by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, as AI-driven demand and looming Fed rate cuts powered inflows.

Federated Hermes credited South Korea’s sweeping governance reforms with helping the Kospi deliver a 43% gain to the end of August, arguing the country is finally tackling its chronic “Korea discount.”

M&G Investments said investors are focusing on fundamentals rather than tariff noise, rewarding tech leaders in Korea and Taiwan alongside India’s domestically driven growth story.

Franklin Templeton added that EM Asia remains supported by resilient earnings and lighter positioning, with policymakers’ fiscal capacity underpinning medium-term upside.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Macro Views: Optimism at the edges

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income economists weigh in on the future of monetary policy across the globe. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at a potential rate cut in September. Meanwhile,...

Global credit: Opportunity in a world of unpredictability

Fixed income was challenged in 2022 due to inflation and rising rates, causing historic losses. But Insight Investment head of global credit, Adam Whiteley believes current high bond yields offer s...

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US and global commercial real estate — fourth quarter 2025 outlook

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Outlook & Convictions n°14

The latest issue of ‘Outlook & Convictions’, a publication led by the Global Investment Research Team from Private Banking, in collaboration with our Group’s experts, is now available.

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2025 Capital Markets Assumptions

Our macro scenarios reflect our view that a hard landing for the U.S. economy looks increasingly likely, although a soft landing is still possible. Inflation forecasts and other key factors underpi...

Long Term Capital Market Expectations: July 2025

The July 2025 edition of MFS' Long-Term Capital Market Expectations includes proprietary expectations that look at return and risk across a variety of asset classes and regions. This version detail...

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