Global markets hit by economic jitters

Global stock markets faced significant losses this week, driven by fresh concerns about the US economy, weak manufacturing data, and labour market challenges. The Dow and S&P 500 suffered sharp declines, while tech-heavy Nasdaq was hit hardest. In Europe, poor data from France and Germany weighed on indices, and in Asia, the Hang Seng and Nikkei also dropped due to ongoing challenges in China and rising rate expectations in Japan. With rate cuts still uncertain, markets remain on edge, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors. Read the full analysis to explore the latest market...