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🚨🚨Market Analysis September 13, 2025

Showed a mixed picture with an overall focus on the anticipation of a potential interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. This expectation is driven by recent economic data, including a rise in jobless claims and cooling inflation.

Here is a summary of the market analysis:

U.S. Markets:

 * Mixed Performance: On Friday, September 12, the S&P 500 saw a slight dip, while the Nasdaq Composite reached a new record high, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell. However, all three indices finished the week with gains.

 * Key Drivers: Investor sentiment is heavily influenced by the belief that the Fed will cut interest rates, possibly by 25 basis points, at its upcoming meeting. This has been a significant factor in lifting major U.S. stock indices to record highs.

 * Top Movers: Technology and AI-related stocks continued to show strength. Warner Bros. Discovery and Tesla were among the top performers, with Tesla's gains boosted by expectations of a rate cut and news about its Optimus robot business. Micron Technology also reached an all-time high following a positive analyst rating.

International Markets:

 * Asian Markets: The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong surged to a four-year high, driven by optimism over a potential U.S. interest rate cut. Other Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi, also reached record highs. Technology stocks in Hong Kong, such as Alibaba and Baidu, performed well after unveiling new AI chips.

 * Singapore Markets: The Straits Times Index (STI) hit a new record high, propelled by a strong rally in DBS Group, which crossed the S$53 mark for the first time.

 * Foreign Exchange: The U.S. Dollar weakened following a surge in jobless claims, which further fueled expectations of a Fed rate cut.

Other Key News:

 * Alibaba's strategic exit: Alibaba significantly reduced its stake in Singapore Post, which may raise questions about SingPost's future strategy.

 * India's market struggles: India's stock market has been underperforming compared to other emerging markets in 2025, partly due to new U.S. tariffs. Despite this, its real GDP growth remains strong.

 * Commodities: Brent crude prices remain capped, signaling bearish undertones and potentially easing inflationary pressures. Sugar prices fell due to a request from the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association to export sugar.

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