Monthly Archives: August 2025
Japan’s July services PMI reached 53.6, reflecting a strong domestic demand amid weak exports and tourism
Written on August 5, 2025 at 12:56 am, by
Japan’s services sector grew strongly in July, driven by domestic demand despite declining exports and tourism.
The PBOC anticipates a USD/CNY reference rate of 7.1667, according to Reuters’ projection
Written on August 5, 2025 at 12:56 am, by
PBOC sets USD/CNY midpoint at 7.1667, managing yuan stability within a controlled 2% trading band.
Minutes from the BoJ’s June meeting indicate potential for future policy rate increases if forecasts align
Written on August 5, 2025 at 12:26 am, by
BOJ signals potential rate hike, monitors inflation, US tariffs, and economic trends with cautious, data-dependent approach.
Société Générale highlights bubble risks if S&P 500 surpasses 7500 amid potential rate cuts
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:56 pm, by
Société Générale warns of bubble risk if S&P 500 tops 7500 amid rate cuts and fiscal tailwinds.
Concerns arise over potential US economic data manipulation following Trump’s dismissal of the statistics office head
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:26 pm, by
Trump’s firing of labor statistics head raises fears about data reliability, shaking trust in U.S. economy.
In July, Australia’s services sector improved, although future confidence appears cautious amid rising costs
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:26 pm, by
Australia’s services sector grew in July, with rising new business and jobs, but future confidence lagged.
Following the poor Nonfarm Payrolls report, gold maintains its gains while the US Dollar struggles
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:18 pm, by
Gold steadies near $3,370 as rate cut hopes rise; political concerns and economic data fuel caution.
Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on imports from India considerably
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:16 pm, by
Trump plans tariff hikes on Indian imports over Russian oil sales, aiming to protect U.S. industries.
UBS highlights complacency in U.S. credit markets, suggesting high-yield debt undervalues slowdown risks
Written on August 4, 2025 at 10:57 pm, by
UBS warns U.S. credit markets are overly optimistic, underpricing recession risks as complacency reaches decade highs.
BofA maintains interest rate forecasts, dismissing market expectations for a September reduction due to job data
Written on August 4, 2025 at 10:56 pm, by
BofA expects no 2025 rate cuts, citing strong wages, stable unemployment, and persistent inflation concerns.
