Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Markets waver, oil falls on weak Chinese data, looming US rate hike

Markets waver

On Monday, stock markets diverged and oil prices fell as traders focused on disappointing Chinese economic data and the prospect of a US interest rate hike, which might cool inflation but stifle growth. Equities got off to a shaky start in May as Wall Street ended a difficult April with a steep drop on Friday … Read more