Monthly Archives: August 2025
In August, the Richmond Fed’s composite index was -7, with varied shifts in business indicators
Written on August 26, 2025 at 2:29 pm, by
Richmond Fed index improves in August; services and manufacturing rise, employment strengthens, prices paid increase.
Early trading shows minimal movement in major US indices, with consumer confidence data expected shortly
Written on August 26, 2025 at 2:29 pm, by
Stocks steady, yields mixed with curve steepening; consumer confidence, Fed data awaited; crude oil declines.
Analysing market-on-close order imbalances indicates cautious sentiment among large institutions affecting stock movement
Written on August 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm, by
Market-on-close imbalances signal institutional sentiment; recent data show mixed trends, suggesting cautious yet slightly bullish outlook.
Barkin cautions that US workforce growth will stagnate without immigration, hampering economic expansion and productivity
Written on August 26, 2025 at 1:59 pm, by
Without immigration, US workforce growth stalls, threatening economic expansion and increasing pressure on productivity and sectors.
Home prices fell 0.3% monthly, with New York seeing the highest annual growth at 7.03%
Written on August 26, 2025 at 1:30 pm, by
Home prices dipped 0.3% in June 2025, with notable city-level variances in both monthly and annual changes.
Before NVDA earnings, the market shows reduced engagement and focus on lower-priced stocks while awaiting outcomes
Written on August 26, 2025 at 1:29 pm, by
Traders await NVDA earnings; dollar flow shifts to cheaper stocks amid decreased volume and market breadth.
Brainard warns Trump’s actions raise inflation and long-term rates, jeopardising central bank independence and market stability
Written on August 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm, by
Lael Brainard warns Trump’s policies risk inflation; Fed independence crucial; markets react to tariff plans.
Durable goods orders saw a 2.8% decrease, missing estimates, with transportation significantly impacting results
Written on August 26, 2025 at 12:59 pm, by
Durable goods orders fell 2.8% in July, but core capital goods rose, signaling resilient business investment.
According to Lutnick, the Trump administration prioritises value and fiscal responsibility over financial handouts
Written on August 26, 2025 at 12:30 pm, by
Trump administration prioritizes value-based spending, defense sector support, stricter business aid, patents, lower interest rates, trains.
The US dollar has weakened against major currencies amid ongoing market fluctuations and political concerns
Written on August 26, 2025 at 12:29 pm, by
Dollar weakens, Fed controversy grows as Trump ousts Cook; markets cautious amid political, economic uncertainty.
