Global markets are increasingly influenced by US inflation and the Fed's interest rate decision.

Global markets and US investors enter a holiday-shortened trading week shaped by upcoming inflation data and anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions. In other notable developments, Ilya Espino de Marotta took office on September 7 as the first female leader of the Panama Canal, where she will manage the waterway until 2033 while addressing critical challenges including climate change and water sustainability. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a proposed next-generation uniform for the Space Force, generating widespread social media comparisons.