Monthly Archives: August 2025
In early European trading, Eurostoxx, German DAX, and UK FTSE futures rose modestly.
Written on August 12, 2025 at 6:30 am, by
Eurostoxx and DAX futures rose amid cautious sentiment ahead of key US inflation data release.
UK unemployment rate remains at 4.7%, while employment rises and wage growth shows signs of decline
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UK unemployment steady at 4.7%; employment rises, real wages fall, raising stagflation concerns for the economy.
The RBA governor emphasised prioritising inflation and employment, clarifying no commitments on rate actions
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RBA Governor Bullock stresses focus on inflation, employment; no guarantees of support for financial assets.
Bullock stated that no larger rate cut was discussed, with decisions reliant on future data analysis
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RBA evaluates rates meeting by meeting, with future cuts likely; neutral rate seen as less critical.
Local Chinese companies are advised by authorities to refrain from using Nvidia’s H20 chips for government applications
Written on August 12, 2025 at 5:30 am, by
China discourages use of Nvidia’s H20 chips in government sectors, affecting prior U.S.-approved AI chip sales.
The RBA reduced its cash rate to 3.60%, prioritising price stability and employment amidst ongoing uncertainty
Written on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 am, by
RBA cuts rates as inflation nears target; focus shifts to labour market amid global uncertainty and slowing growth.
FX option expiries may influence trader behaviour ahead of the upcoming US CPI report and data
Written on August 12, 2025 at 4:30 am, by
EUR/USD and USD/CAD show notable option expiries; traders await US CPI for market direction clarity.
Traders anticipate a 25 bps rate cut from the RBA, with muted market reactions expected
Written on August 12, 2025 at 4:29 am, by
RBA expected to cut cash rate to 3.60%, with markets anticipating a muted reaction to decision.
Xi and Lula discussed soybean trade, with US demands posing limited threat to Brazil’s exports
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:30 am, by
Xi, Lula discuss soy trade amid Trump’s US push; Brazil remains China’s top soybean supplier despite glut.
Asian equities surged following a US-China tariff extension, with Australia’s business confidence reaching a three-year peak
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:30 am, by
U.S.–China extend tariff truce; Asian markets surge; China plans stimulus; RBA eyes rate cut today.
