Update

Monthly Outlook: The summer lull is officially over

3 September 2025 15:10 RaboResearch

The summer lull is officially over – and financial markets are waking up to a new reality. After a brief stumble in early August triggered by weak US labour data and fresh Trump tariffs, markets have held up surprisingly well. Measures of implied volatility are (still) close to record lows. But don’t be fooled – calm waters may be hiding a storm beneath.

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