Monthly Archives: August 2025
The PBOC established the USD/CNY midpoint at 7.1496, lower than the predicted 7.2033, injecting 126bn yuan
Written on August 1, 2025 at 2:26 am, by anakin
PBOC sets yuan midpoint at 7.1998, drains liquidity by 663.3 billion yuan via reverse repos.
Japan’s economy minister highlights rate caution and urges the U.S. to reduce auto tariffs
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:57 am, by anakin
Japan urges U.S. tariff reduction as Economy Minister Akazawa backs BOJ’s steady rates amid uncertainties.
Japan’s July manufacturing activity contracted, with final PMI dropping to 48.9, indicating ongoing weakness
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:56 am, by anakin
Japan’s factory activity contracts in July as output falls, costs rise, and business confidence cautiously improves.
The USD/CNY reference rate is anticipated to be set at 7.2033 by the PBOC
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:27 am, by anakin
The PBOC sets the yuan’s midpoint daily, allowing limited fluctuation while intervening to manage volatility.
The Swiss franc continues to decline following Trump’s announcement of a 39% tariff rate
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:26 am, by anakin
Swiss franc weakens after Trump announces steep tariff hikes on Canada, Switzerland, and suspected transshipped goods.
An anticipated pullback for the S&P 500 may occur, following previous projections not realised recently
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:17 am, by anakin
SP500 defies seasonal trends, surges past forecasts, eyes green W-5 target; key supports strengthen bullish outlook.
Despite a strong USD, gold prices increased as the Fed maintained interest rates unchanged
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:16 am, by anakin
Gold rises as Fed holds rates; strong data, falling yields, and trade easing support increased investor demand.
A senior official confirms that decisions on trade with China remain pending and unclear
Written on August 1, 2025 at 12:56 am, by anakin
US trade policy shifts with raised tariffs; no final China deal yet amid ongoing global trade tensions.
The unemployment rate in Japan stays steady at 2.5%, with a job applicant ratio of 1.22
Written on August 1, 2025 at 12:56 am, by anakin
Japan’s unemployment rate remained steady at 2.5% in June; job-to-applicant ratio slightly declined.
Silver Hit Record High: What This Means for Investors and Traders
Written on August 1, 2025 at 12:56 am, by anakin
Silver XAG Hit Record High for past 14 years: What Should I next as an investor? Silver hit record high prices recently, driven by economic uncertainty and growing industrial use. For example, the XAU/USD pair reflected this surge, with silver reaching a high of $39.85 an ounce. What caused this surge, and what does it Continue Reading
