Monthly Archives: August 2025
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.
Today’s economic calendar features various data releases from Japan, China, the UK, Europe, and the US
Written on August 20, 2025 at 4:29 am, by
Key Asia-Pacific, EU, and US economic data released today, including FOMC minutes and UK inflation figures.
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.
Pressure on stocks resulted from declines in major indices, while some sectors performed positively
Written on August 20, 2025 at 2:30 am, by
Markets closed mixed as chip stocks dropped, Intel surged, and NASDAQ slipped below technical support levels.
A proposal will be made by Mexico to renew the North American steel committee for trade enhancement
Written on August 20, 2025 at 2:01 am, by
Mexico plans to revive a steel committee to strengthen U.S. trade and enhance economic collaboration in steel.
The NASDAQ index has fallen 1.60%, slipping below its 100-hour moving average, raising bearish concerns
Written on August 20, 2025 at 2:00 am, by
NASDAQ falls below 100-hour average; eyes on 200-hour support amid selling pressure and policy uncertainty.
