Monthly Archives: September 2025
Westpac’s Leading Index falls below trend, indicating economic moderation despite ongoing recovery efforts in Australia
Written on September 17, 2025 at 1:18 am, by
Australia’s economic outlook dims as leading index turns negative, signalling slowing momentum and cautious policy stance.
In August, Singapore’s non-oil exports fell sharply, impacted by declining shipments and U.S. tariffs
Written on September 17, 2025 at 1:18 am, by
Singapore’s exports fell 11.3% in August, with declines to U.S., China, and Indonesia amid trade pressures.
The PBOC is predicted to establish the USD/CNY rate at 7.1021, according to Reuters estimates
Written on September 17, 2025 at 12:48 am, by
The PBOC sets the yuan’s midpoint daily, guiding trading within a 2% range to ensure stability.
Analysts predict gold could reach $4,000 by 2026, yet caution about potential near-term declines
Written on September 17, 2025 at 12:48 am, by
Bank of America sticks to $4,000 gold target, citing inflation hedge value despite near-term Fed hurdles.
Rajappa from SocGen indicated a potential stock market decline if the Fed is unexpectedly hawkish
Written on September 17, 2025 at 12:18 am, by
U.S. stocks may fall if the Federal Reserve signals fewer rate cuts than markets currently expect.
Banks generally predict a 25 bp rate cut, while some anticipate an aggressive 50 bp reduction
Written on September 16, 2025 at 11:48 pm, by
Most banks expect a 25 bps Fed cut; a 50 bps cut may trigger stronger market moves.
New Zealand’s Q2 current account deficit was unexpectedly lower, improving compared to the previous quarter
Written on September 16, 2025 at 11:18 pm, by
New Zealand’s Q2 2025 current account deficit narrows significantly, reflecting improved trade and investment balances.
Loretta Mester discussed challenges facing the FOMC, citing political pressure and public skepticism affecting credibility
Written on September 16, 2025 at 10:18 pm, by
Loretta Mester warns political attacks may erode Fed credibility, stressing independence from short-term political influence.
Morgan Stanley’s CIO advocates a 60/20/20 strategy, highlighting gold’s enhanced hedging potential against inflation
Written on September 16, 2025 at 10:18 pm, by
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson advocates a 60/20/20 portfolio, adding gold for inflation protection and diversification.
Consumer confidence in New Zealand fell to 90.9, impacting the NZD/USD currency pair significantly
Written on September 16, 2025 at 9:48 pm, by
Westpac Consumer Confidence dips slightly; NZD/USD and AUD/USD stable despite chart discrepancies—accuracy remains essential.
