Monthly Archives: August 2025
Goldman Sachs revised US gas forecasts downwards for 2025, yet maintains a bullish 2026 perspective
Written on August 20, 2025 at 6:29 am, by
Goldman Sachs lowers late 2025 gas forecasts, maintains bullish 2026 outlook amid shifting demand outlook.
Implied volatility levels for NZD pairs indicate potential support and resistance as RBNZ meeting approaches
Written on August 20, 2025 at 6:00 am, by
Implied volatility defines support and resistance levels for NZD pairs, guiding traders before RBNZ announcement.
Japan’s exports decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, while imports saw a 7.5% decline
Written on August 20, 2025 at 5:59 am, by
Japan’s July exports fell 2.6%, deeper than expected; trade deficit reached ¥117.5 billion amid global declines.
Japanese machinery orders grew by 7.6% year-on-year and increased by 3.0% month-on-month
Written on August 20, 2025 at 5:29 am, by
Japan’s machinery orders rose 7.6% year-on-year and 3.0% monthly, exceeding growth expectations.
Bessent expressed optimism regarding China talks, the US economy’s prospects, and a potential Budapest summit
Written on August 20, 2025 at 5:00 am, by
US Treasury Chief Bessent: Positive China talks, Q4 economic optimism, and possible trilateral meeting in Budapest.
Markets largely anticipate a 25bp rate cut by the RBNZ, influencing future inflation and policy guidance
Written on August 20, 2025 at 4:59 am, by
Markets expect a 25 basis point rate cut; focus shifts to RBNZ’s forward guidance amid inflation concerns.
ANZ anticipates RBNZ’s rate cut scenarios, influencing NZD movement based on economic outlook and probabilities
Written on August 20, 2025 at 3:59 am, by
RBNZ may cut rates; NZD impact depends on OCR track changes, domestic data, and market sentiment.
Technology faced challenges as safe havens rose, while commodities and equities declined amid risk aversion
Written on August 20, 2025 at 3:29 am, by
Tech losses led stock declines; defensive sectors held firm; safe havens rose; oil, metals, and yields fell.
The USD strengthened against major currencies, despite declines in yields and stock market momentum
Written on August 20, 2025 at 2:59 am, by
US dollar strengthens broadly; mixed US housing data; markets anticipate RBNZ rate cut and global tensions.
A private oil inventory survey indicated a crude draw of 2.4 million barrels, contrasting with predictions
Written on August 20, 2025 at 2:30 am, by
API survey shows crude oil stocks fell 2.4 million barrels; gasoline and distillate inventories increased.
