Monthly Archives: August 2025
Quarterly US labour costs rose 1.6%, while productivity and real compensation also increased, showing positive trends
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:31 pm, by
US productivity outpaced expectations in Q2, while unit labor costs rose slightly more than initial estimates.
Initial jobless claims in the US reached 226K, higher than expectations, maintaining concerns about labour market weakness
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm, by
Jobless claims rise above expectations, continuing claims hit cycle high, fueling speculation of rate cuts.
The Australian Dollar is expected to reach 0.6520, within a range of 0.6450/0.6555
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:17 pm, by
AUD may test 0.6520 amid modest momentum; trading range holds between 0.6450 and 0.6555.
As officials adopt a softer tone, the USD struggles while equity markets advance, analysts suggest
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:16 pm, by
US Dollar weakens as Fed signals dovish stance; markets eye rate cuts, productivity data, inflation expectations.
The Bank of England’s governor emphasised rate cuts were preferred, following a two-round voting process
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:01 pm, by
Bank of England split on rates; decision hinges on UK economic data, potential for cuts later remains.
Bailey indicated pay growth lags expectations, while businesses hesitate on investments amid unchanged projections
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm, by
BOE’s Bailey signals cautious policy amid weak pay, consumption, and split views on neutral interest rate.
As investors anticipate the Bank of England’s interest rate announcement, the Pound remains steady against rivals
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:48 pm, by
Pound Sterling rises as BoE cuts rates; cautious easing continues amid economic pressures and inflation adjustments.
The month-on-month Consumer Price Index in Ireland decreased to 0.1%, down from 0.5%
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:46 pm, by
Ireland’s inflation drops, BoE cuts rates, US jobless claims rise, gold dips, and Bitcoin consolidates.
A hawkish rate cut by the BoE amidst ongoing tariff discussions and cryptocurrency developments dominates news
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:31 pm, by
Markets rally amid tariff talks, Fed cut hopes, Bitcoin gains; Bank of England makes narrow rate cut decision.
Bailey emphasises a cautious approach to rate cuts, highlighting uncertainty and inflation concerns affecting decisions
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:30 pm, by
Bank of England signals cautious rate cuts, inflation outlook key; internal divisions raise pause possibility.
