Monthly Archives: September 2025
Early European trading shows flat Eurostoxx futures; modest gains for French CAC 40 and UK FTSE
Written on September 19, 2025 at 6:48 am, by
European and US markets open cautiously flat, following previous gains, with tech leading prior U.S. rise.
Retail sales in the UK rose slightly, yet ongoing inflation continues to impact consumer spending behaviour
Written on September 19, 2025 at 6:18 am, by
UK retail sales rose 0.5% in August, slightly above expectations, but volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels.
On this date, EUR/USD expiries at 1.1750 and 1.1800 may influence European trading range
Written on September 19, 2025 at 6:18 am, by
EUR/USD option expiries at 1.1750 and 1.1800 may define trading range amid Fed-driven moves.
Traders react as short-term JGB yields rise, anticipating a potential BOJ rate hike soon
Written on September 19, 2025 at 5:18 am, by
Short-term JGB yields surge as BOJ dissent signals potential rate hike; markets eye October decision closely.
The BOJ’s interest rate decision led to USD/JPY decline, prompting yen strength and market reactions
Written on September 19, 2025 at 4:48 am, by
BOJ holds rates amid dissent; ETF unwind plan and yen strength weigh on Japanese stocks and USD/JPY.
After two dissenting opinions, JPY strengthened as inflation suggested a potential rate increase
Written on September 19, 2025 at 4:48 am, by
Yen rises as Bank of Japan members dissent, call for rate hike; policy remains unchanged at 0.5%.
The Bank of Japan maintained its policy rate at 0.5%, with two members advocating for a raise
Written on September 19, 2025 at 4:18 am, by
Bank of Japan holds rate at 0.5%, signals stability amid recovery, inflation concerns, and asset sale plans.
In Japan, inflation data indicates cautious expectations for the Bank of Japan’s policy decisions ahead
Written on September 19, 2025 at 4:18 am, by
Japan’s core inflation slowed to 2.7% in August, maintaining pressure on Bank of Japan’s policy stance.
Goldman Sachs has revised expectations, anticipating no Bank of England rate cuts in 2025
Written on September 19, 2025 at 3:48 am, by
Goldman Sachs now expects Bank of England rate cuts to begin in February, not November, continuing quarterly.
Jeremy Hunt cautioned that Chancellor Reeves confronts a challenging budget with a £50bn fiscal shortfall
Written on September 19, 2025 at 3:18 am, by
Chancellor Reeves faces a tough budget amid high debt, possible tax hikes, and economic growth concerns.
