Monthly Archives: August 2025
Musalem emphasised the need for more data, highlighting inflation risks before a potential rate cut
Written on August 24, 2025 at 10:59 pm, by anakin
St. Louis Fed’s Musalem urges patience on rate cut, citing persistent inflation and pending employment data.
US equity index futures show slight gains initially before retreating after a recent surge
Written on August 24, 2025 at 10:59 pm, by anakin
US futures inch up after Friday surge; EURUSD dips; Fed cautious on cuts; ECB faces industry pressure.
Antonio Tajani urged reduced rates, QE, and better SME credit to enhance European industrial competitiveness
Written on August 24, 2025 at 10:29 pm, by anakin
Tajani urges ECB to cut interest rates, revive bond-buying, and boost SME credit access amid stagnation.
Nagel highlighted that high rates remain likely, citing economic balance and stressed central bank independence
Written on August 24, 2025 at 10:28 pm, by anakin
ECB’s Nagel signals no further rate cuts, citing stable inflation and stressing central bank independence amid pressures.
Lagarde praised Europe’s labour market resilience amid falling inflation, with employment rising 4.1% since 2021
Written on August 24, 2025 at 9:59 pm, by anakin
Europe’s labour market remains resilient amid inflation, with strong job growth, aided by easing costs and technology.
Ursula von der Leyen supported the EU-US trade agreement, emphasising its advantages for European exporters
Written on August 24, 2025 at 9:58 pm, by anakin
Von der Leyen backs EU-U.S. trade deal, citing stability, better market access, and avoiding global tensions.
Kazaks believes current interest rates and inflation levels allow the ECB to monitor economic progress
Written on August 24, 2025 at 9:29 pm, by anakin
ECB holds rates steady as inflation hits 2%; economic risks balanced by manufacturing gains and wage moderation.
The UK’s growth potential is constrained by low workforce participation and productivity challenges, Bailey indicated
Written on August 24, 2025 at 9:29 pm, by anakin
UK faces weak growth as labor supply falls, productivity lags, and inflation risks persist, says Bailey.
Sources suggest that the ECB may consider rate cuts in 2025 if economic conditions worsen
Written on August 24, 2025 at 8:58 pm, by anakin
ECB likely to hold rates; may cut if conditions worsen. Tariffs, exports, and inflation influence decisions.
A lighter economic calendar prompts focus on Powell’s Jackson Hole comments affecting Asian markets
Written on August 24, 2025 at 8:29 pm, by anakin
Limited Asia data Monday; focus shifts to market reactions after Powell’s Jackson Hole comments boost risk appetite.
