Monthly Archives: July 2025
Barclays projects Brent crude oil will reach $72/bbl by 2025, easing geopolitical tensions influencing demand
Written on July 4, 2025 at 6:18 am, by
Barclays raises oil demand forecast; cuts Brent outlook to $72 in 2025 amid easing geopolitical tensions.
The Euro declines against the US Dollar after US employment data supports prevailing Fed policy
Written on July 4, 2025 at 6:13 am, by
Euro declines as strong US jobs data boosts dollar; ECB and upcoming EU data remain in focus.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has intervened, purchasing HKD to stabilise its value against the USD
Written on July 4, 2025 at 5:49 am, by
HKMA intervenes as Hong Kong dollar hits weak limit, maintaining peg through currency board and liquidity actions.
Why the “Beautiful Bill” Looks Different From Every Angle
Written on July 4, 2025 at 5:37 am, by
To its architects, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is a masterpiece of American prosperity, a promise delivered through permanent tax cuts and a fortified border. But to its critics, it is a fiscal beast stalking the nation’s most vulnerable. By slashing funds for Medicaid and food aid to finance its priorities, the legislation has drawn a sharp line in the sand, forcing Americans to decide: is this the blueprint for a new golden age, or the architecture of a crisis? The answer, it seems, depends entirely on who you ask.
Trump plans to send letters detailing trade tariffs, finding it simpler than securing agreements while noting no progress with Putin
Written on July 4, 2025 at 5:18 am, by
Trump to dispatch tariff letters Friday; reports no progress with Putin on Iran and Ukraine discussions.
US non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, while markets responded with mixed reactions across currencies and commodities
Written on July 4, 2025 at 4:49 am, by
US payrolls exceeded forecasts; jobless claims fell. Markets rose, crude dipped, gold declined, USD strengthened.
The economic agenda in Asia appears relatively quiet due to the US holiday affecting interest
Written on July 4, 2025 at 4:18 am, by
Light data day; Japan’s household spending in focus as US holiday quiets global markets, guiding analysis.
HK50 Slips as Trade Deadline Nears
Written on July 4, 2025 at 4:10 am, by
The Hang Seng Index drops to 23,854 as traders brace for Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline and stronger US jobs data dampens rate cut hopes. – vtmarkets.com
Oil declines on Friday but shows a weekly increase as OPEC+ meeting looms ahead
Written on July 4, 2025 at 3:19 am, by
Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC+ meeting; supply concerns and technical patterns influence market sentiment and outlook.
Bessent anticipates at least 100 nations will implement a 10% reciprocal tax amid ongoing negotiations
Written on July 4, 2025 at 2:48 am, by
About 100 countries aim to adopt a 10% minimum tax, though key negotiations remain uncertain.
