Global markets were rattled this week by escalating Middle East tensions, with oil prices surging and equities retreating. Investors now turn their attention to the upcoming Fed meeting on June 18, where policymakers are expected to hold rates steady amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Global equities rose this week with Wall Street leading gains, the ECB cutting rates, and investor focus on economic data and trade tensions. Here’s a summary of the key developments from June 2 to 7, 2025.

Markets moved cautiously this week as the Fed held rates steady, trade tensions escalated, and earnings delivered mixed signals. The FOMC minutes revealed economic uncertainty, while China eased policy to support slowing growth. Tech and bank earnings varied, reflecting a complex global outlook.

A comprehensive overview of the week's pivotal central bank decisions and economic developments across Asia and beyond, highlighting monetary policy shifts amid global trade tensions.

Explore seven key developments from April 27 to May 3 in the U.S.–China trade war, including new tariffs, import declines, and rising consumer costs.

Asia markets steady amid renewed US-China trade tensions. Key updates on China's policy moves, RMB trends, and ASEAN resilience (April 20–25, 2025)

Global markets held steady from April 14-19, 2025, amid strong US earnings, China’s GDP boost, stable oil prices, and resilient EM currencies.

This week, Asia's markets demonstrated resilience despite global economic uncertainties, with notable movements in equities, commodities, and policy decisions.

Asia's REITs saw major moves this week with mergers, strong earnings, and capital raises, reflecting resilience in a shifting market.

Markets react to Fed signals, gold’s historic surge, UK fiscal worries, and Asia’s oil and equity shifts amid growing global uncertainty.

Asian markets faced volatility as trade tensions escalated, hedge funds increased short positions, and a CDL grappled with internal strife.

Asia’s markets saw bold stimulus, shifting investments, and policy changes, shaping a new phase of growth and market resilience this week

Chinese stocks rally as AI breakthroughs and easing trade tensions fuel market optimism and drive tech sector growth