Report published August 25, 2026
Bank J. Safra Sarasin: Market Update US, Europe & Asia (August 25, 2026)
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- Bank J. Safra Sarasin
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- August 25, 2026
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Authors / editors: FSA Competence Center Equities
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Global equity markets traded mostly lower on Monday, led downward by technology, semiconductor momentum, and AI pullbacks. Investors remained cautious amid escalating US-Canada trade tensions, upcoming Iran sanctions, and key macro catalysts later in the week.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Global equities were mostly lower, dragged down by tech and semiconductor weakness alongside trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties.
- 2.The US and Canada entered a new trade dispute as tariffs took effect, while US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced targeted Iran sanctions and explored funding debt buybacks via the TGA.
- 3.Asian markets faced corporate headwinds as Samsung Electronics' capital return program disappointed expectations and Alibaba announced a $10.2B discounted share placement.
Table of Contents
- Market Barometer
- U.S. Markets Recap
- EU Market Recap
- Asian Markets
- Disclaimer
Report data
Market Barometer - Equity Market
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Price | 4652.22 USD/oz | 1-day commodity move for Gold in the Market Barometer table |
| Oil Price | 85.01 USD/bbl | 1-day commodity move for Oil in the Market Barometer table |
| US 10-Year Treasury Yield | 4.71% | Fixed Income Core Indicator for US 10-year yield |
| Alibaba Share Placement Size | 10.2 Billion USD | Capital raised via equity placement to fund AI capex |
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Reported Data Context
- Gold Price: 4652.22 USD/oz (2026-08-25) · Source: Bloomberg
- Oil Price: 85.01 USD/bbl (2026-08-25) · Source: Bloomberg
- US 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71 % (2026-08-25) · Source: Bloomberg
- Alibaba Share Placement Size: 10.2 Billion USD (2026-08-25)