Monthly Archives: August 2025
In July, Japan’s unemployment was 2.3%, while inflation figures revealed a 2.6% increase y/y
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Japan’s unemployment dipped to 2.3%; industrial output fell, while retail sales and CPI showed modest changes.
Waller stated the Fed aims to reach neutral rates, questioning the speed of the cuts
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Fed Governor Waller signals future rate cuts, downplays debt urgency, and suggests inflation is temporary.
Stephen Miran’s Senate hearing is scheduled for 10am, aiming for Trump’s desired rate cuts
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Senate Banking Committee to review Trump nominee Stephen Miran, favoring lower rates and reduced Fed independence.
Waller of the Fed advocates for lower interest rates, forecasting further cuts in upcoming months
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Fed’s Waller supports September rate cut amid weakening labor demand; sees policy moderately restrictive near neutral.
In August, New Zealand’s consumer confidence declined to 92.0, marking a ten-month low
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New Zealand consumer confidence hits 10-month low in August, with major household item sentiment still negative.
The foreign minister of Iran rebuts claims from France, Germany, and the UK regarding sanctions
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Iran rejects E3 sanctions move, urges sincere nuclear talks; oil markets watch rising Middle East tensions.
Equities rise sharply as Powell’s dovish stance suggests significant rate cuts and market optimism
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Russell 2000 outperforms S&P 500 as Fed’s dovish shift boosts small caps and broader equities.
The US dollar weakened further today, influenced by market sentiment and various economic data releases
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US dollar weakens despite strong data; Kiwi and Aussie rise, yields flatten, crypto and commodities gain.
Next year, Brazil aims to finalise and sign a trade deal with Mexico, says VP Alckman
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Brazil plans to finalize a trade agreement with Mexico by June 2026, strengthening bilateral economic relations.
A Trump official stated new package duties will apply for six months, impacting international shipments
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The U.S. imposes new duties on overseas packages, ending tax exemptions for low-value foreign shipments.
