Monthly Archives: August 2025
The USD/JPY has retreated slightly after yesterday’s rebound, hovering near daily lows before European trading
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Stronger Q2 GDP lifts yen; USD/JPY falls 0.4%. BOJ rate hike speculation fuels market uncertainty.
Assumption Day leads to a quieter market as many European countries observe the holiday
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Assumption Day slows trading across Europe, with Milan’s exchange closed and overall market activity remaining subdued.
In Asia-Pacific markets, Japan’s GDP improved while Chinese data indicated ongoing economic challenges and weakness
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Japan’s GDP beats forecasts, boosting yen and Nikkei; China’s data underwhelms amid housing, retail weakness.
China has halted car trade subsidies in several regions, while scrap renewal incentives continue unaffected
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China suspends some car trade subsidies; NEV incentives remain, boosting demand and promoting electric vehicle adoption.
China cautions foreign firms on rare earth stockpiling, threatening shortages and limiting material exports
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China warns Western firms of rare earth shortages amid export restrictions and strategic stockpiling measures.
In July, China’s new home prices decreased, despite eased purchasing restrictions to stimulate demand
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China’s home prices fell again in July as incentives struggled to revive the slowing property market.
External uncertainties pressurise China’s exports, leading to increased challenges for various firms
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China’s July retail sales and industrial output missed forecasts, highlighting economic growth challenges and export pressures.
In July, China’s factory output and retail sales growth fell short of predictions, revealing ongoing struggles
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China’s July factory output and retail sales slowed, missing forecasts, highlighting challenges from weak domestic demand.
China’s July economic indicators fell short of expectations, showing reduced retail sales and investment rates
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China’s July 2025 economic data missed forecasts, with weaker retail sales, industrial output, and rising unemployment.
The finance minister of Japan affirmed that the BOJ governs monetary policy and collaborates with the government
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Japan’s finance minister emphasizes BOJ’s independence in monetary policy amid U.S. calls for rate hikes.
