Monthly Archives: August 2025
Markets remain steady; the dollar struggles while gold rises, with US futures showing minor changes
Written on August 25, 2025 at 5:59 am, by
Dovish Fed comments weaken dollar, boost gold and stocks; markets await key US jobs report.
Barclays and BNP Paribas anticipate two interest rate reductions by the Fed following Powell’s speech
Written on August 25, 2025 at 4:29 am, by
Barclays and BNP Paribas now anticipate two Fed rate cuts this year after Powell’s Jackson Hole speech.
Markets anticipate a possible rate cut following Powell’s remarks and upcoming labour market data
Written on August 25, 2025 at 4:29 am, by
Powell signals data-driven approach; September rate cut likely if jobs data weakens, inflation impact remains minimal.
In Asia, the yen depreciated while USD/JPY approached 147.50, amidst modest FX movements.
Written on August 25, 2025 at 3:59 am, by
Asia markets climbed as Powell signaled rate cuts; yen fell, while NZ retail sales exceeded expectations.
Increased liquidity prompts HSBC to adjust China equity forecasts, expecting SHCOMP to reach 4,000
Written on August 25, 2025 at 3:58 am, by
HSBC raises end-2025 targets for major Chinese equity indexes, citing strong liquidity and valuation support.
Today, UK markets are closed for a holiday, affecting liquidity in the EU/UK trading timezone
Written on August 25, 2025 at 3:28 am, by
The London Stock Exchange will close on 25 August 2025 for the Bank Holiday, reducing trading activity.
Goldman Sachs increased Cambricon’s stock target to CNY 1,835, driven by various investments and developments
Written on August 25, 2025 at 2:29 am, by
Goldman Sachs raises Cambricon’s target by 50% amid rising cloud investment, chipset expansion, and R&D.
The Japanese finance minister, Kato, plans to create a suitable atmosphere for cryptocurrency investments
Written on August 25, 2025 at 2:28 am, by
Japan’s finance minister supports crypto for diversified investments but skepticism remains over policy impact and execution.
Nomura raises confidence in a short USD/JPY position, targeting 142 due to Powell’s remarks
Written on August 25, 2025 at 1:59 am, by
Fed’s dovish tone may weaken USD; Nomura targets USD/JPY at 142.00 by October’s end.
Hedge funds reduced bullish crude oil positions to lowest levels in 17 years amid supply concerns
Written on August 25, 2025 at 1:58 am, by
Hedge funds cut bullish oil bets to 17-year low amid easing sanctions risk and oversupply concerns.
