The global financial markets are witnessing a wave of volatility. While investors are rushing to dump long-term government bonds across major economies, gold prices have surged to historic highs.
In recent days, global financial markets have been dominated by two parallel developments: soaring bond yields and gold prices hitting record highs.
On the morning of September 4, 2025, Vietnam’s domestic gold market once again shocked investors as SJC bullion surged to VND 133.9 million per tael, marking the highest level in history. This milestone has quickly drawn the attention of financial experts, investors, and households who traditionally view gold as a safe-haven asset.
India is facing a significant economic test as former U.S. President Donald Trump reintroduces high tariffs of up to 50% on Indian exports.
The retail industry is bracing for a major transformation as governments around the world move to end the long-standing “de minimis” exemption a policy that has allowed low-value cross-border shipments to enter many markets duty-free and with minimal customs oversight.
Over the past week, gold prices have trended lower, while equities have exhibited a cautious stance, reflecting a “wait-and-see” sentiment ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s pivotal speech at the Jackson Hole symposium.
The speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole symposium is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22 (New York time), equivalent to 9:00 p.m. the same day in Vietnam. This is the centerpiece event of the week, as markets look for guidance on monetary policy direction for the remainder of the year.
The U.S. equity market is witnessing a technology stock selloff that has stretched into a second consecutive day, sparking concerns among investors about the future of the “AI narrative” and the sustainability of the rally that began earlier this year.
SoftBank, the Japanese tech investment conglomerate, is investing $2 billion in Intel. This move is not only a financial injection but also a strong signal of strategic confidence in the future of U.S. chip manufacturing.
After months of tense confrontations, the Trump administration has issued a series of statements on “tariff deals” with key partners. To a casual news follower, this might appear as a positive signal, suggesting a phase of global trade “de-escalation.” However, international analysts—and even U.S. businesses themselves remain far less optimistic.