2 June 2025
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- S&P 500 rose in May, but growth fears, rising debt, and new Trump tariffs signalled deeper market stress.
- UK growth outlook improved, but rising debt, weak retail sentiment, and inflation fears fuelled policy and fiscal concerns.
- ECB prepared to cut rates amid mixed economic signals, while public trust hit a 17-year high despite trade challenges.
- Rising trade tensions, weak demand for Japanese bonds, and OPEC+ supply talks signalled growing global uncertainty despite isolated efforts to stabilise markets.