October 2025 Market Trends: A Soft Landing Takes Hold

Falling rates, firm growth, and a rising tide across markets

October extended the year’s upbeat tone, with global data pointing firmly toward a soft landing for the world economy. Inflation continued to ease, central banks trimmed rates, and investors embraced the idea that slower growth doesn’t have to mean recession. The result: another strong month across asset classes, with global equities rising, and the MSCI World Index hitting a fresh record high.

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