Monthly Archives: September 2025
Retail sales exceeded forecasts, contributing positively to GDP estimates amid discussions on potential rate cuts
Written on September 16, 2025 at 1:19 pm, by
US retail sales beat expectations in August, potentially boosting GDP forecasts and influencing future Fed discussions.
In August, import prices rose 0.3%, while export prices increased by 0.3% as well
Written on September 16, 2025 at 1:18 pm, by
US import and export prices rose 0.3% in August 2025, exceeding expectations and defying forecast declines.
Canada’s August CPI inflation was lower than expected, influencing potential Bank of Canada rate cuts
Written on September 16, 2025 at 12:49 pm, by
Canada’s August CPI rose 1.9% annually, missing forecasts and strengthening expectations for rate cuts.
The USD weakens against major currencies, with the EUR and CHF showing notable strength in trading
Written on September 16, 2025 at 12:48 pm, by
US dollar weakens ahead of FOMC decision; euro strengthens; mixed economic data from US and Europe.
Housing starts in Canada for August were 245.8K, lower than the 277.5K forecasted
Written on September 16, 2025 at 12:19 pm, by
Canadian housing starts fell to 245,800 in August 2025, below expectations and down from July’s 294,100.
The US dollar weakened while US indices hit new highs amid various economic updates and comments
Written on September 16, 2025 at 12:18 pm, by
Dovish Fed expectations lift risk assets; US dollar weakens amid CPI data and jobless claim distortions.
Bessent believes Trump would support rate hikes if inflation truly concerned him, anticipating a deal with China
Written on September 16, 2025 at 11:48 am, by
Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses Fed policy, inflation outlook, tariff strategy, and evolving U.S.-China economic talks.
The USDCHF weakened near 0.79 amidst dollar softness, with potential for buyer intervention ahead
Written on September 16, 2025 at 10:49 am, by
US dollar remains weak amid steady rate expectations; Swiss franc stable as SNB ends easing cycle.
Simkus suggests the easing cycle could conclude soon, with inflation projected to hover around 2%
Written on September 16, 2025 at 10:48 am, by
ECB’s Simkus signals easing cycle nearing end, predicts inflation around 2%, holds a minority dovish view.
EUR/USD rises above 1.1800 for the first time since July, driven by negative dollar momentum
Written on September 16, 2025 at 10:18 am, by
EUR/USD climbs past 1.1800 as traders await Fed decision; dollar weakens amid market uncertainty.
