Monthly Archives: August 2025
Local Chinese companies are advised by authorities to refrain from using Nvidia’s H20 chips for government applications
Written on August 12, 2025 at 5:30 am, by anakin
China discourages use of Nvidia’s H20 chips in government sectors, affecting prior U.S.-approved AI chip sales.
The RBA reduced its cash rate to 3.60%, prioritising price stability and employment amidst ongoing uncertainty
Written on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 am, by anakin
RBA cuts rates as inflation nears target; focus shifts to labour market amid global uncertainty and slowing growth.
FX option expiries may influence trader behaviour ahead of the upcoming US CPI report and data
Written on August 12, 2025 at 4:30 am, by anakin
EUR/USD and USD/CAD show notable option expiries; traders await US CPI for market direction clarity.
Traders anticipate a 25 bps rate cut from the RBA, with muted market reactions expected
Written on August 12, 2025 at 4:29 am, by anakin
RBA expected to cut cash rate to 3.60%, with markets anticipating a muted reaction to decision.
Xi and Lula discussed soybean trade, with US demands posing limited threat to Brazil’s exports
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:30 am, by anakin
Xi, Lula discuss soy trade amid Trump’s US push; Brazil remains China’s top soybean supplier despite glut.
Asian equities surged following a US-China tariff extension, with Australia’s business confidence reaching a three-year peak
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:30 am, by anakin
U.S.–China extend tariff truce; Asian markets surge; China plans stimulus; RBA eyes rate cut today.
JPMorgan warned of potential stagflation due to rising prices and slowing US growth and jobs
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:00 am, by anakin
JPMorgan anticipates stagflation risks from tariffs, slowing demand, weakening job growth, and possible Fed rate cut.
China plans to announce subsidised loan policies for consumers and services to bolster economic growth
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:00 am, by anakin
China to unveil subsidised loan policies to boost consumption, aid services, and align with growth goals.
In Washington, leaders from South Korea and the US will discuss economic security and alliances
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:30 am, by anakin
South Korean President Lee to meet President Trump, aiming to strengthen alliance and economic security cooperation.
In July, Australia’s business confidence rose to a three-year peak, amidst inflation concerns and varied conditions
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:30 am, by anakin
Business confidence hits three-year high; sales rise, but conditions weaken amid inflation and expected rate cuts.
