Transformative Trends in Global Finance

The world of finance is shifting faster than ever. Interest rates, global markets and

entire industries are being reshaped in real time. In this quick briefing from Altus Insights,

we'll uncover the biggest forces driving these changes and what they mean for investors right

now. The first quarter of 2025 began with cautious moves from major central banks.

In the United States, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percent since December,

aiming to counter slowing growth, political uncertainty and rising trade tensions from the

new administration. Across currency markets, the British Pound had a volatile start.

It fell early in the year as the UK economy contracted, but by March, it strengthened