- leroux566
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Global markets closed out the third quarter on a broadly positive note, buoyed by easing inflation pressures and growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could soon begin lowering interest rates. Economic data remained encouraging, suggesting that global growth is holding up despite geopolitical uncertainty. Enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence continued to fuel equity markets, with growth stocks outperforming value once again. Emerging markets led the way, supported by a robust rebound in Chinese equities, while developed markets also advanced steadily. Even the global bond market, which has faced headwinds for much of the year, managed to post modest gains as investors began to price in a gentler policy outlook from central banks.
