Market Overview - Global markets experienced a strong rebound following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's dovish signals regarding interest rate cuts, with major US indices rising collectively and the Dow Jones reaching a historical high [1][4] - The focus is shifting towards upcoming inflation data and earnings reports from tech giants to seek further clues on policy direction [1] US Market Performance - On August 25, 2025, the S&P 500 index rose by 1.5% to 6,466.91 points, the Dow Jones increased by 1.9% to 45,631.74 points (a historical high), and the Nasdaq 100 index climbed by 1.9% to 21,496.53 points [4] - Small-cap stocks and interest rate-sensitive sectors led the gains, while volatility eased and yields decreased [2][4] European Market Reaction - European markets rebounded strongly, driven by Powell's dovish tone and declining global yields, with all major indices benefiting from increased risk appetite [5] - The FTSE 100 index rose by 0.9% to 9,041.25 points, DAX increased by 1.3% to 23,742.61 points, and CAC 40 rose by 1.4% to 7,923.88 points [4] Notable Stock Performances - NIO's stock surged by 14.1% to $6.34 following the launch of its new ES8 electric SUV, seen as a strong competitor to Tesla's Model Y [5] - Zoom's shares increased by 12.55% to $82.53 after reporting strong earnings that exceeded expectations, along with an upward revision of its annual guidance due to rising enterprise adoption and demand for AI-driven collaboration tools [5] - Lazio's stock rose by 9.94% to €0.9785, driven by strong season ticket sales and renewed fan enthusiasm despite ongoing sports and regulatory challenges [6] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - US futures were nearly flat, down about 0.1%, as investors digested the rebound driven by the Fed and awaited key economic data and earnings later in the week [7] - Asian markets showed positive trends, with Chinese blue chips extending gains and Japan and South Korea also rising ahead of major tech earnings and US inflation data [8] - European futures opened slightly lower as markets balanced Powell's dovish stance with cautious sentiment ahead of inflation data and corporate earnings, with core PCE data and Nvidia's earnings expected to be key catalysts for market direction [9]