Overview
On Monday, August 25, 2025, the U.S. stock market ended lower. Despite recent maximum highs, the market's upward drive has diminished due to uncertainty over Federal Reserve policies and upcoming inflation reports. Bond yields experienced a modest rise.
| Nasdaq Composite | S&P 500 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 1 South Korean won equals |
Major News Story
During the previous Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Powell mentioned downside risks in global markets and hinted at a possible rate reduction in September. However, Wall Street remains skeptical about the pace of any forthcoming rate cuts. Despite Nvidia's rise ahead of its earnings announcement and Google's new record high, the S&P 500 fell by 0.4%. Intel dropped by 1% even after news of a U.S. government acquisition. The 10-year Treasury yield increased by 3 basis points to 4.28%.
Tomorrow's Economic Indicators
| Announcement Time (EST) | Content |
|---|---|
| 8:30 PM | U.S. July Durable Goods Orders |
| 8:55 PM | U.S. Redbook Retail Sales Index |
| 10:00 PM | U.S. Home Price Index |
| 11:00 PM | U.S. Richmond Manufacturing Index |
| 11:00 PM | U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index |
| 11:30 PM | U.S. Dallas Fed Services Index |
General Opinion
Market experts are closely monitoring Federal Reserve statements, attempting to predict the direction of rate cuts. The consensus suggests that unless employment figures deteriorate significantly, the Federal Reserve may opt for cautious rate cuts. At the same time, investors are paying attention to inflation concerns and upcoming earnings announcements, particularly from Nvidia, which could confirm or dispel fears of an AI bubble.
