Monthly Archives: August 2025
Australia’s July CPI rose to 2.8% year-on-year, exceeding expectations and boosting the AUD/USD pair
Written on August 27, 2025 at 1:59 am, by
Australia’s July CPI rose 2.8% year-over-year, exceeding forecasts, signaling stronger inflation and impacting AUD/USD.
Construction Work Done in Australia rose by 3.0%, exceeding expectations, while CPI reached 2.8% y/y
Written on August 27, 2025 at 1:58 am, by
Australia’s construction surged 3.0% in Q2 2025; CPI rose 2.8%, indicating rising inflation pressures.
The PBOC establishes the USD/CNY central rate at 7.1108, outperforming the estimated 7.1559
Written on August 27, 2025 at 1:28 am, by
PBOC sets yuan midpoint stronger than expected, injects liquidity amid net financial system drainage.
The Australian leading index shows a modest increase, reflecting a lacklustre recovery in the economy
Written on August 27, 2025 at 12:59 am, by
Westpac Index edges up, signaling slow recovery amid weak labor market and stable Australian dollar rate.
The PBOC is anticipated to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1559, as reported by Reuters
Written on August 27, 2025 at 12:29 am, by
The People’s Bank of China sets the yuan’s midpoint daily, allowing 2% fluctuation, ensuring currency stability.
In Washington, China’s trade envoy will discuss tariffs and tech limitations amid Trump’s severe threat
Written on August 27, 2025 at 12:28 am, by
China’s Li Chenggang visits Washington for trade talks amid ongoing tariff tensions and technology concerns.
Woolworths Group’s profit decreased by 19% to A$1.39 billion, aligning with market expectations
Written on August 26, 2025 at 11:28 pm, by
Woolworths Group’s profit dropped 19% amid cost-of-living pressures impacting Australian Food and BIG W sales.
Morgan Stanley revises its Fed predictions, anticipating two rate cuts in September and December
Written on August 26, 2025 at 10:58 pm, by
Morgan Stanley shifts stance, now predicting Federal Reserve rate cuts starting September, continuing quarterly through 2026.
Doubts about Trump’s Fed actions and Powell’s rate-cut hints heighten risks of dollar decline
Written on August 26, 2025 at 10:29 pm, by
Dollar weakens amid Trump-Fed tension, rate cut expectations, and global trade concerns impacting currencies and markets.
UBS cautions that a politicised Federal Reserve could provoke inflation problems and increase borrowing costs
Written on August 26, 2025 at 9:58 pm, by
UBS warns political pressure on Fed may spur inflation, hike borrowing costs, and constrain economic growth.
