Volatility was readily apparent this week as the markets tried to predict what the U.S. Federal Reserve intended to do with regards to finally raising interest rates. Clearly, by the end of the week, global markets were disappointed with the decision.

Volatility continued in what was a shortened trading week due to the Labor Day holiday in the U.S. Growth fears in China and the growing refugee crisis in Europe continue to be the main sources of volatility and uncertainty in the markets.

Volatility continued this week as the latest economic data out of China proved to be disappointing. China’s stock markets were closed on Thursday and Friday to commemorate the end of World War 2 in Asia, a fact which other Asian markets seemed to take comfort in this week. U.S. markets will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

Volatility spiked massively this week as further poor data and wild stock moves in China triggered massive stock sell-offs across global markets.

Volatility continued this week as global macro-economic data continued to disappoint. China’s extremely volatile stocks appeared to be the main trigger for the global rout in stocks this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) officially entered correction territory on Friday.

Volatility continued this week as China’s central bank roiled markets with its monetary moves. U.S. stock markets saw wild swings this week as they tried to absorb the devaluations of the Chinese yuan that took place this week.

Volatility continued this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was under sustained pressure this week as many stocks entered “correction” territory.

Volatility continued this week. Another dramatic plunge in China’s stock market occurred on Monday and that triggered a plunge for the Dow Jones Industrial Average at the start of the week.

Volatility continued this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned negative for the year again this week as earnings reports this week came in surprisingly negative and weak data out of China spooked investors.

Volatility continued this week. Stock markets across the globe seemed to take the news that Greece had accepted the latest reforms proposals and been essentially forced to take yet another bailout from the “troika” as fantastic news this week, despite the fact that the latest so-called “solution” for Greece simply pushes the current problems further down the road, yet again, for the debt-laden country.