Monthly Archives: July 2025
Japanese Core Machinery Orders decreased by 0.6% month-on-month, while year-on-year growth was 4.4%
Written on July 14, 2025 at 3:18 am, by
Japan’s core machinery orders dipped 0.6% in May but outperformed forecasts, indicating stabilizing capital spending.
Discussions on trade are ongoing between Trump, the EU, and South Korea, according to reports
Written on July 14, 2025 at 2:49 am, by
Trump imposes 30% EU tariff; EU leaders seek resolution as markets dip and geopolitical tensions rise.
Sovereign wealth funds are increasingly investing in China, private credit, and digital assets amidst volatility
Written on July 14, 2025 at 2:18 am, by
Sovereign wealth funds shift strategies amid uncertainty, boosting China investments and exploring private credit and digital assets.
In June 2025, New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales showed a monthly increase of 0.5% m/m
Written on July 14, 2025 at 1:49 am, by
New Zealand’s June 2025 card sales rose 0.5% monthly but fell 0.4% from last year.
In June, New Zealand’s services sector contracted for the fifth month, with a PSI reading of 47.3
Written on July 14, 2025 at 1:18 am, by
New Zealand’s services sector remains in contraction, with modest improvements signaling delayed economic recovery ahead.
Following Trump’s 30% tariff threat, US equity index futures fell approximately 0.5% in pre-market trading
Written on July 14, 2025 at 12:48 am, by
US equity futures fall 0.5% after Trump’s EU, Mexico tariffs; EU plans response ahead of August.
EU diplomats are close to finalising an 18th sanctions round, including a lower Russian oil price cap
Written on July 14, 2025 at 12:19 am, by
EU nears 18th Russia sanctions package with dynamic oil price cap and expanded financial transaction bans.
President Xi’s efforts to combat deflation are gaining momentum as markets respond positively and reforms loom
Written on July 13, 2025 at 10:49 pm, by
China targets unproductive competition with “Anti-involution” policy to curb overcapacity, boost profitability, and stabilize industries.
Deutsche Bank cautions markets are neglecting risks associated with Trump potentially dismissing Powell, causing volatility
Written on July 13, 2025 at 10:19 pm, by
Deutsche Bank warns markets underestimate risks if Trump removes Fed Chair Powell; dollar, yields could shift.
China’s June trade statistics are anticipated, with exports rising and imports recovering following a trade agreement
Written on July 13, 2025 at 9:49 pm, by
June trade data shows export rise, import rebound as China-US trade truce prompts limited agreement actions.
