Monthly Archives: August 2025
In July, Australia’s business confidence rose to a three-year peak, amidst inflation concerns and varied conditions
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:30 am, by
Business confidence hits three-year high; sales rise, but conditions weaken amid inflation and expected rate cuts.
The PBOC established the USD/CNY rate at 7.1418, surpassing projections of 7.1901.
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:00 am, by
PBOC sets stronger yuan midpoint, drains liquidity with net 46.1B yuan pullback via maturing repos.
The PBOC is anticipated to establish the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1901, according to Reuters estimate
Written on August 12, 2025 at 1:00 am, by
The PBOC sets a daily midpoint for the yuan, allowing controlled fluctuations within a 2% trading band.
Singapore’s Q2 economy grew 4.4% annually, surpassing estimates, while 2025’s GDP forecast was raised
Written on August 12, 2025 at 12:30 am, by
Singapore’s economy grows 4.4% in Q2; 2025 GDP forecast revised amid uncertain global outlook.
Trump has prolonged the suspension of tariffs on China for an additional 90 days.
Written on August 12, 2025 at 12:30 am, by
Trump extends China tariff suspension; Nikkei hits record; UPS drops; recession signs emerge; Fed under pressure.
Economists predict GBP weakening against EUR due to rate cuts, with limited decline against USD
Written on August 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm, by
Bank of England to cut rates quarterly until 2026; weaker pound expected amid disinflation and uncertainty.
Retail sales in the UK increased, influenced by warm weather and rising food costs, though momentum decreased.
Written on August 11, 2025 at 11:30 pm, by
UK retail sales rose in July, driven by warm weather, higher food prices, and growing clothing demand.
MUFG indicates rising inflation might hinder a Federal Reserve rate cut, causing the dollar to increase
Written on August 11, 2025 at 11:00 pm, by
US inflation rebound risks delaying Fed rate cuts, strengthening dollar amid tariff-driven CPI concerns.
Citi suggests the upcoming CPI report may trouble the Fed regarding inflation and tariffs
Written on August 11, 2025 at 10:30 pm, by
Citi warns CPI report may challenge Fed policy; core goods inflation and tariffs drive concern.
JPMorgan cautions that persistent inflation may suppress bond profits and weaken the dollar over time
Written on August 11, 2025 at 10:00 pm, by
Rising inflation may limit Fed rate cuts, dampen bond gains, and weaken the US dollar, warns JPMorgan.
