
Markets Teeter as Powell's Speech Looms, Chinese Equities Surpass Milestone
Published on: Aug. 22, 2025, 2:56 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Emerging market assets experienced a tense trading day amid anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech. Chinese equities defied the trend, spurred by technology sector upgrades, while Polish equities and the forint faced declines due to domestic policy moves and geopolitical tensions.