Monthly Archives: September 2025
Yields on Japanese Government Bonds increase, with the 20-year reaching levels last seen in 1999
Written on September 3, 2025 at 1:28 am, by anakin
Japanese Government Bond yields hit decades-high levels, reflecting global trends and triggering stock market volatility.
Reuters anticipates the PBOC will establish the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1476 today
Written on September 3, 2025 at 12:59 am, by anakin
The PBOC sets a daily yuan midpoint, allowing controlled fluctuation within a 2% band for stability.
Japan’s services sector grew in August, with a PMI of 53.1, while employment declined substantially
Written on September 3, 2025 at 12:58 am, by anakin
Japan’s services sector expanded despite slowing growth, strong domestic demand, and rising input costs hurting margins.
Prediction markets are thriving, with wagers on Trump’s potential departure from office rising dramatically
Written on September 3, 2025 at 12:29 am, by anakin
Prediction markets surge as traders bet on Trump’s resignation, removal, or death despite reassurances and appearances.
Strategists predict the dollar will stabilise rather than decline, with supportive flows and pricing adjustments
Written on September 3, 2025 at 12:29 am, by anakin
Strategists foresee gradual dollar decline, citing priced-in rate cuts and sustained capital inflows supporting stability ahead.
UBS reassures investors that strong earnings and potential Fed rate cuts support continued stock market growth
Written on September 2, 2025 at 11:58 pm, by anakin
UBS remains optimistic on U.S. equities, citing strong earnings, rate cuts, and supportive economic conditions.
In August, Australia’s services PMI rose to 55.8, indicating strong sector growth and optimistic GDP expectations
Written on September 2, 2025 at 11:28 pm, by anakin
Australia’s services sector sees sharpest growth in over three years, driven by strong domestic demand.
Rebecca Slaughter’s reinstatement by a court enhances Powell’s job security as Fed Chair.
Written on September 2, 2025 at 10:58 pm, by anakin
Court reinstates FTC’s Rebecca Slaughter, potentially bolstering Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s job security through 2026.
Interviews for the next Federal Reserve chair, led by Bessent, commence this week according to reports
Written on September 2, 2025 at 10:28 pm, by anakin
Treasury Secretary Bessent begins interviews Friday to select candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Powell.
The CEO of McDonald’s indicated potential U.S. economic issues due to lower-income consumers’ spending reductions
Written on September 2, 2025 at 9:59 pm, by anakin
Lower-income stress signals shrinking U.S. consumption, despite affluent spending; rising inequality may test recovery’s strength.
