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Global Shares Trade Mixed as Focus Shifts to Fed's Next Move
Investors anticipate the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this week amid slowing U.S. job growth and inflation nearing targets, influencing Asian shares to rise.
- On September 15, 2025, global shares traded mixed as investors focused on the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting in New York.
- The Federal Reserve is anticipated to reduce its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week amid signs of a softer labor market and subdued inflation, with some speculation about a possible larger reduction.
- China's economy showed signs of slowing with August retail sales rising 3.4%, a 12-month low, amid concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs on supply chains.
- Fitch Ratings downgraded France's credit rating to A+ from AA- late Friday, citing political instability and debt concerns that pushed French bond yields higher.
- Markets remain cautious as central banks prepare policy decisions and U.S.-China trade talks continue, while crude oil prices and the dollar stayed steady amid regional market fluctuations.
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New highs for S&P 500 and Nasdaq - Investors have discounted a modest rate cut from the board, so the big question mark has to do with the Fed's next steps - Positive signal from US-China trade talks
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