📈 01/08/2025 – Global Index Dips as Fed Holds Steady

Summary:

Global equities eased yesterday as the MSCI World Index slipped around 0.18%. Major U.S. indices also modestly declined: the S&P 500 dipped ~0.1%, the Dow fell ~0.4%, while the Nasdaq inched up ~0.1%. This came after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled a cautious stance.

Key Takeaways:

Global markets cooled despite recent rallies—MSCI World off ~0.18%.

Trade pressures (tariffs on India, Brazil) and rate caution kept sentiment restrained.

Even with mixed signals, markets can pull back without derailing momentum.

Discipline matters—don’t abandon your plan just because of short-term dips.

Bottomline:

In a quiet or choppy session, smart investors stay steady.

Balance and discipline outlast short-term moves.