Monthly Archives: August 2025
Ishiba claims no disagreement on 15% tariff cap, urging US to revise its executive orders
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:59 am, by
Prime Minister Ishiba affirms 15% tariff cap as Japan seeks U.S. clarification on trade order terms.
During the European session, crude oil prices increase, with WTI at $64.05 and Brent at $67.04
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:47 am, by
WTI Oil prices climbed to $64.05, driven by supply-demand dynamics, inventories, and OPEC+ decisions.
Below are the FX option expiries for the New York cut at 10:00 Eastern Time
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:46 am, by
Key August 7 option expiries include major EUR/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, and USD/CAD positions totaling billions.
US futures rise, driven by tech stocks, disregarding tariff worries and shifting economic narratives in Europe
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:31 am, by
Equity markets rally on rate cut hopes, tech leads gains; European stocks rise amid geopolitical optimism.
The BOE is anticipated to cut rates, yet the voting details remain complex and uncertain
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:30 am, by
BOE expected to cut rates; vote split uncertain. Future policy depends on evolving data and cautious guidance.
Data released by Destatis indicates Germany’s industrial production fell by 1.9% monthly, surpassing expectations
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:17 am, by
Germany’s industrial output dropped 1.9% in June, missing forecasts; trade surplus and EUR/USD remained stable.
In July, South Africa’s gold and forex reserves increased from $68.415 billion to $69.161 billion
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:16 am, by
South Africa’s reserves rose in July, indicating stronger financial standing, trade balance improvements, and economic resilience.
The Fed’s potential policy error looms, with market expectations shifting following recent labour data analyses
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:01 am, by
Weaker NFP data shifted Fed stance, prompting markets to price in more rate cuts amid labour concerns.
Japan’s government reduces GDP growth forecast to 0.7% due to US tariffs and weak consumption
Written on August 7, 2025 at 10:00 am, by
Japan cuts GDP forecast to 0.7% amid US tariffs, expects recovery next year with stronger domestic demand.
In June, Germany’s year-on-year industrial production decreased to -3.6%, a drop from 1%
Written on August 7, 2025 at 9:48 am, by
Germany’s industrial output drops, GBP/USD rises, BoE eyes rate cut, gold steady, US growth slows.
