Monthly Archives: August 2025
The PBOC establishes the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1345, outperforming the estimated 7.1709
Written on August 7, 2025 at 2:00 am, by
PBOC sets yuan reference rate at 7.1345, marking its strongest level against dollar since November.
The yen weakens due to reports of additional tariffs imposed by Trump on Japanese imports
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:31 am, by
U.S. imposes 15% tariff on all Japanese imports, shaking yen after initial signs of stability.
BP projects a 1% increase in oil demand for 2025 and 2026, giving OPEC+ pricing control
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:30 am, by
BP forecasts 1% oil demand growth in 2025–2026, indicating balanced market dynamics and rising prices.
AAPL shares rose by 2.3% after Trump’s tariff proposal and Cook’s pledge of $600 billion investment
Written on August 7, 2025 at 1:00 am, by
Apple’s $600B U.S. investment pledge boosts shares after 100% semiconductor import tariff announcement.
The yuan’s reference rate could be set at 7.1709, as estimated by Reuters
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:30 am, by
The PBOC guides yuan trading with a daily midpoint and intervenes to maintain market stability when needed.
Reports indicate an additional 15% tariff on all imports from Japan, affecting existing tariff rates
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:30 am, by
U.S. to impose 15% tariff on all Japanese imports, prompting yen volatility and ongoing trade talks.
McDonald’s Q2 2025 earnings reveal strong performance driven by budget-conscious consumers seeking cheaper options
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:00 am, by
McDonald’s Q2 2025 earnings beat expectations, driven by cost-conscious consumers and rising global sales trends.
The Bank of England may reduce its interest rate, balancing inflation concerns and a weakening labour market
Written on August 7, 2025 at 12:00 am, by
Bank of England likely to cut rate to 4.0% amid inflation concerns and divided policy committee opinions.
After impressive Q2 results, Shopify’s shares rose 20%, reaching their highest point in three years
Written on August 6, 2025 at 11:47 pm, by
Shopify stock surges 20% after strong Q2 results; revenue jumps 30.7%, pushing shares to new highs.
Ahead of the BoE meeting, GBP/USD rises to 1.3340 as traders analyse recent economic data
Written on August 6, 2025 at 11:46 pm, by
GBP/USD rises ahead of BoE meeting; BoE rate cut expected; US data, Fed signals sway sentiment.
