Monthly Archives: August 2025
Currency markets fluctuate while awaiting the Fed chair’s address, with mixed PMI data influencing trading.
Written on August 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm, by
USDJPY rebounds; markets eye Fed speech, jobless claims, EU tariffs, mixed PMIs, and Zelensky’s security plea.
European markets remained cautious; PMIs were better than expected while currencies and equities stayed flat
Written on August 21, 2025 at 12:31 pm, by
US-EU tariff talks progress, Walmart disappoints; Fed cautious, PMIs mixed, markets steady as Powell awaited.
Bostic believes inflation needs to hit 2% and hints at one possible rate cut this year
Written on August 21, 2025 at 12:30 pm, by
The Fed eyes a 2% inflation target; policy remains slightly restrictive amid strong economic fundamentals.
Schmid expresses no urgency in rate cuts, asserting that policy remains suitable and labour market stable
Written on August 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm, by
No urgency to cut rates, says Fed’s Schmid; inflation near 3%, economy stable, growth outlook optimistic.
Walmart’s earnings fell below expectations; shares declined despite strong revenue and raised fiscal outlook
Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:59 am, by
Walmart shares fell after missing EPS estimates, despite revenue beat and improved future earnings forecast.
S&P 500 Slips Ahead of Jackson Hole Meet
Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:57 am, by
Wall Street pauses ahead of the Fed’s annual symposium, with policy expectations and geopolitical risks keeping traders cautious. – vtmarkets.com
A joint US-EU statement hints at imminent tariff relief for autos while outlining further trade intentions
Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:31 am, by
EU to remove tariffs on US goods; US to impose 15% tariffs on EU imports amid negotiations.
Before Powell’s address, US data influenced the USD positively, while EURUSD remains constrained between levels
Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:30 am, by
EURUSD declines as traders await Powell’s speech; technicals suggest bearish momentum amid cautious rate cut outlook.
The 2025 Finance Magnates Awards celebrate finance industry leaders, recognising excellence in innovation and service
Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:00 am, by
Finance Magnates Awards 2025 honor innovation in finance, with voting open and winners announced in Cyprus.
UK manufacturers experienced a decline in orders, dropping to -33, lower than anticipated and previously
Written on August 21, 2025 at 10:30 am, by
UK manufacturing orders hit lowest since June; output forecast drops amid rising costs and cautious customers.
