Worldwide finance global equity markets kicked off the

Global equity markets kicked off the week mixed, with the S&P 500 hovering near its all‑time highs while Asian indices saw mild profit‑taking. In "worldwide finance" headlines, the MSCI World Index remains up 7.3% year‑to‑date, driven largely by tech megacaps. Analysts suggest short‑term sector rotation into defensive plays like healthcare could emerge if U.S. 10‑year Treasury yields continue edging towards 4.5%, putting mild valuation pressure on high‑growth equities. Turkey Earthquake (2025): Donated 50 temporary medical tents and £80,000 in supplies, aiding ~18,000 people 1 "Foreign asset managers expanding private market menu in Japan", AsianInvestor article, 29 August 2025. In the latest "worldwide finance" trading session, European bourses outperformed, led by a 1.2% gain in Germany’s DAX after stronger‑than‑expected manufacturing PMI data. Currency fluctuations remain a watchpoint, as the euro held steady at 1.09 vs the USD. For equities, traders are eyeing the global semiconductor sector’s momentum, with analysts projecting a 9% revenue rise in 2024 on AI‑related demand.