Monthly Archives: August 2025
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand reduced rates by 0.25%, projecting lower OCR levels until 2026
Written on August 20, 2025 at 7:30 am, by
RBNZ cuts rate to 3.00%, citing spare capacity, easing inflation, and cautious economic behaviour outlook.
The PBOC has positioned the USD/CNY midpoint at 7.1384 today, differing from the anticipated 7.1897
Written on August 20, 2025 at 7:29 am, by
PBOC sets yuan midpoint at 7.1384, guiding exchange rate within ±2% band to ensure stability.
The People’s Bank of China’s Loan Prime Rates remained at 3% and 3.5% respectively
Written on August 20, 2025 at 6:59 am, by
PBoC maintains loan rates steady as policy reforms emphasize 7-day repo rate to support economic growth.
The USD/CNY reference rate is anticipated to be set by the PBOC at 7.1897
Written on August 20, 2025 at 6:30 am, by
The PBOC sets the yuan’s midpoint daily, guiding its value within a ±2% trading range.
Goldman Sachs revised US gas forecasts downwards for 2025, yet maintains a bullish 2026 perspective
Written on August 20, 2025 at 6:29 am, by
Goldman Sachs lowers late 2025 gas forecasts, maintains bullish 2026 outlook amid shifting demand outlook.
Implied volatility levels for NZD pairs indicate potential support and resistance as RBNZ meeting approaches
Written on August 20, 2025 at 6:00 am, by
Implied volatility defines support and resistance levels for NZD pairs, guiding traders before RBNZ announcement.
Japan’s exports decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, while imports saw a 7.5% decline
Written on August 20, 2025 at 5:59 am, by
Japan’s July exports fell 2.6%, deeper than expected; trade deficit reached ¥117.5 billion amid global declines.
Japanese machinery orders grew by 7.6% year-on-year and increased by 3.0% month-on-month
Written on August 20, 2025 at 5:29 am, by
Japan’s machinery orders rose 7.6% year-on-year and 3.0% monthly, exceeding growth expectations.
Bessent expressed optimism regarding China talks, the US economy’s prospects, and a potential Budapest summit
Written on August 20, 2025 at 5:00 am, by
US Treasury Chief Bessent: Positive China talks, Q4 economic optimism, and possible trilateral meeting in Budapest.
Markets largely anticipate a 25bp rate cut by the RBNZ, influencing future inflation and policy guidance
Written on August 20, 2025 at 4:59 am, by
Markets expect a 25 basis point rate cut; focus shifts to RBNZ’s forward guidance amid inflation concerns.
