US markets jumped after Powell indicated to a rate cut in September

US equity markets ended the day sharply in green on Friday, 22^nd August, 2025. This, after US Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, indicated in his speech that a rate cut may happen in September. Nasdaq ended the day on Friday, up by 396.22 points or 1.88%. Dow Jones ended the day, up by 846.24 points or 1.89%. S&P 500 ended the day, up by 96.74 points or 1.52%.

European markets also ended the week in green

European markets also ended the day in green on Friday. Euro Stoxx 50 ended the day, up by 26.07 points or 0.48%. Dax ended the day, up by 69.75 points or 0.29%. FTSE 100 ended the day, up by 12.20 points or 0.13%.

Meanwhile, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated once again. After a barrage of attacks by Russia on Ukrainian cities, Ukraine hit back by striking a nuclear plant in Russia. Fire erupted in the plant because of this attack.

Asian markets open strongly in green

Asian markets have opened the day today, 25^th August, strongly in green. At 9:00 a.m. IST, 25^th August, Nikkei 225 is up by 289.04 points or 0.68%. Hang Seng is up by 537.48 points or 2.12%. Kospi is up by 28.82 points or 0.91%. Shanghai Composite is up by 33.01 points or 0.86%.

Indian markets may start the day in green today. The shadow of additional 25% tariffs on Indian goods by US , as penalty for buying Russian oil, will keep market sentiments subdued. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his government is going to unleash a slew of reforms.

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Source: Dow Jones