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Monthly Archives: July 2025
An executive order was issued by Trump, increasing Canada’s tariff to 35% from 25%
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:56 pm, by davin
Trump raises Canada tariff to 35%, citing national security and disagreement over Palestinian state recognition stance.
The auction for the United States 4-Week Bill yielded 4.29%, surpassing 4.245%
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:47 pm, by davin
US bill yields rise; EUR/USD, GBP/USD rebound; gold struggles; Bitcoin consolidates; FOMC debates tariff impacts.
President Trump announced ongoing trade discussions with Mexico, reaffirming tariffs on various goods including fentanyl
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:46 pm, by davin
Trump plans tariff talks with Mexico; aims for deal; markets react; tariffs target autos, metals, fentanyl.
Trump has granted a 90-day extension for the Mexico trade deal deadline via social media
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:26 pm, by davin
President Trump granted Mexico a 90-day trade deadline extension, averting a potential 30% tariff.
Inflation metrics are rising, indicating persistent price pressures ahead of upcoming Fed meetings on cuts
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:26 pm, by davin
Alternative inflation gauges rose in June, signaling persistent price pressures and complicating Federal Reserve rate decisions.
In June, Colombia’s actual national jobless rate was 8.6%, falling short of the 9.2% forecast
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:17 pm, by davin
Colombia’s June unemployment falls to 8.6%, beating forecasts and signaling improving job market conditions.
Moderate losses were seen in GBP/USD as the Dollar strengthened from US data and Fed decisions
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:17 pm, by davin
GBP/USD dips as Fed holds rates; strong US data boosts USD, lowering September rate cut expectations.
Inflation metrics indicate persistent price pressures, potentially delaying interest rate cuts by the Fed
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:56 pm, by davin
Alternative inflation measures rose in June, signaling persistent price pressures and delaying potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
In July, New Zealand’s consumer confidence fell by 4.1% month-on-month to 94.7; NZD/USD remains stable
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:26 pm, by davin
New Zealand consumer confidence drops in July, but NZD/USD exchange rate remains largely unaffected.
Lutnick mentioned that a 35% tariff on Canadian goods remains a possibility, depending on Canada’s response
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:26 pm, by davin
U.S. proposes 35% tariff on Canadian goods outside USMCA; future changes depend on Canada’s response.
