Monthly Archives: August 2025
Trade barriers remain in place as Switzerland declines to engage in meaningful US concessions
Written on August 1, 2025 at 2:56 pm, by
Switzerland declines to ease trade barriers, stalling progress toward balanced US trade relations and future negotiations.
Hammack acknowledged the disappointing NFP report but noted a balanced labour market requiring monitoring and data analysis
Written on August 1, 2025 at 2:27 pm, by
Hammack stresses inflation concerns over employment as Fed awaits more data; markets show signs of uncertainty.
Keller expressed disappointment over high US tariffs, which will negatively impact Switzerland’s economy and sectors
Written on August 1, 2025 at 2:26 pm, by
Swiss President criticizes US tariff hike; economic sectors hit as USDCHF fluctuates after weak US jobs data.
Weak job statistics caused the USD to decline, prompting significant movements in various currency pairs
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:56 pm, by
US dollar drops sharply on weak jobs data; major pairs test key technical support and resistance levels.
US nonfarm payroll increased by 73K, unemployment at 4.2%, with substantial revisions affecting earlier data
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July 2025 jobs report shows weaker-than-expected payroll growth, prompting market declines and increased rate cut bets.
An increase in oil production by OPEC+ is anticipated, potentially reaching 548K BPD or less
Written on August 1, 2025 at 1:26 pm, by
OPEC+ may raise oil production, potentially boosting global supply by up to 548,000 barrels daily.
USTR Greer mentioned completing paperwork soon, acknowledging trade deficit challenges with Switzerland
Written on August 1, 2025 at 12:57 pm, by
USTR Greer plans to finalize trade deals soon, citing Switzerland as a particularly complex negotiation partner.
Before the US jobs report, the US dollar showed varied performance amid mixed economic indicators and expectations
Written on August 1, 2025 at 12:56 pm, by
USD shows mixed movements ahead of jobs report; markets decline as yields rise and Fed sees risks.
Waller and Bowman expressed their disagreement with the Fed’s decision, advocating for policy adjustments
Written on August 1, 2025 at 12:27 pm, by
Fed officials Waller and Bowman dissent, urging 25-point rate cut to protect labor market and growth.
European stocks decline, while the dollar remains stable ahead of the US employment report
Written on August 1, 2025 at 12:26 pm, by
European stocks fell as US tariffs weighed on sentiment; currencies and commodities showed mixed market reactions.
