Monthly Archives: August 2025
JPMorgan warned of potential stagflation due to rising prices and slowing US growth and jobs
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:00 am, by
JPMorgan anticipates stagflation risks from tariffs, slowing demand, weakening job growth, and possible Fed rate cut.
China plans to announce subsidised loan policies for consumers and services to bolster economic growth
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:00 am, by
China to unveil subsidised loan policies to boost consumption, aid services, and align with growth goals.
In Washington, leaders from South Korea and the US will discuss economic security and alliances
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:30 am, by
South Korean President Lee to meet President Trump, aiming to strengthen alliance and economic security cooperation.
In July, Australia’s business confidence rose to a three-year peak, amidst inflation concerns and varied conditions
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Business confidence hits three-year high; sales rise, but conditions weaken amid inflation and expected rate cuts.
China has relaxed trade restrictions on 12 US companies, allowing case-by-case licence applications for exporters
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China eases export controls, allowing case-by-case trade with restricted entities, lifting restrictions on 12 U.S. firms.
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 central bank of Singapore confirms its policy is suitable and can effectively manage risks
Written on August 12, 2025 at 1:30 am, by
MAS maintains current policy, citing effective risk response; GDP growth exceeded forecasts, supporting a cautious approach.
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.
Both the Nikkei and Topix indexes in Japan have reached unprecedented market highs recently
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Japan’s Nikkei and Topix indexes hit record highs, reflecting strong performance across Japanese blue-chip companies.
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.
