Monthly Archives: August 2025
The expected USD/CNY reference rate set by the PBOC is 7.1797 according to Reuters estimates

Written on August 6, 2025 at 12:56 am, by
The PBOC sets the yuan’s daily midpoint, allowing 2% fluctuation and intervenes to maintain stability.
Strategists at UBS predict AUD/USD could reach 0.70 by early 2026 due to market shifts

Written on August 6, 2025 at 12:27 am, by
UBS forecasts AUD strength, citing moderate RBA cuts and attractive bond market to support gains by 2026.
Currently at 4.216%, the Micro 10-Year Yield Futures trend remains bearish, with key targets identified

Written on August 6, 2025 at 12:26 am, by
Micro 10-Year Yield Futures decline, showing bearish momentum; key levels guide potential bullish or bearish continuation.
In Japan, wage increases fail to keep pace with inflation, resulting in ongoing declines in real earnings

Written on August 5, 2025 at 11:56 pm, by
Japan’s cash earnings rose modestly in June 2025, but real wages continued a six-month downward trend.
Shares of BP reached four-month highs following better-than-expected Q2 profits of $2.35 billion
Written on August 5, 2025 at 11:47 pm, by
BP posts $2.35bn Q2 profit, boosts dividends, launches $750m buyback, eyes Brazil growth, debt reduction by 2027.
As US data disappoints, GBP/USD makes slight progress, trading at 1.3305 in North America

Written on August 5, 2025 at 11:46 pm, by
GBP/USD rises to 1.3305 as weak US data and policy uncertainty pressure the dollar; pound shows resilience.
HSBC increased the S&P 500 year-end 2025 target to 6,400, driven by AI and reduced policy risks

Written on August 5, 2025 at 11:26 pm, by
HSBC raises S&P 500 target to 6,400, citing AI growth and declining policy uncertainty boosting confidence.
The Q2 unemployment in New Zealand stands at 5.2%, slightly better than anticipated, yet wages growth lagged.

Written on August 5, 2025 at 11:26 pm, by
New Zealand’s unemployment hits 5.2%, wages rise 2.2%, and petrol tax reform planned for 2026.
Amid cautious sentiment and a mixed macro backdrop, the Euro strengthens slightly against the US Dollar

Written on August 5, 2025 at 11:18 pm, by
Euro gains slightly as US and Eurozone PMIs diverge; rate cut hopes and trade tension linger.
The GDT Price Index in New Zealand decreased from 1.1% to 0.7% compared to before

Written on August 5, 2025 at 11:16 pm, by
Dairy prices dip, AUD/USD fluctuates, gold holds near $3,400, Ethereum surges, euro outlook strengthens cautiously.