Monthly Archives: August 2025
Bostic believes inflation needs to hit 2% and hints at one possible rate cut this year

Written on August 21, 2025 at 12:30 pm, by
The Fed eyes a 2% inflation target; policy remains slightly restrictive amid strong economic fundamentals.
Schmid expresses no urgency in rate cuts, asserting that policy remains suitable and labour market stable

Written on August 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm, by
No urgency to cut rates, says Fed’s Schmid; inflation near 3%, economy stable, growth outlook optimistic.
Walmart’s earnings fell below expectations; shares declined despite strong revenue and raised fiscal outlook
Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:59 am, by
Walmart shares fell after missing EPS estimates, despite revenue beat and improved future earnings forecast.
S&P 500 Slips Ahead of Jackson Hole Meet

Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:57 am, by
Wall Street pauses ahead of the Fed’s annual symposium, with policy expectations and geopolitical risks keeping traders cautious. – vtmarkets.com
A joint US-EU statement hints at imminent tariff relief for autos while outlining further trade intentions

Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:31 am, by
EU to remove tariffs on US goods; US to impose 15% tariffs on EU imports amid negotiations.
Before Powell’s address, US data influenced the USD positively, while EURUSD remains constrained between levels

Written on August 21, 2025 at 11:30 am, by
EURUSD declines as traders await Powell’s speech; technicals suggest bearish momentum amid cautious rate cut outlook.
UK manufacturers experienced a decline in orders, dropping to -33, lower than anticipated and previously

Written on August 21, 2025 at 10:30 am, by
UK manufacturing orders hit lowest since June; output forecast drops amid rising costs and cautious customers.
The USD strengthened amidst Powell’s hawkish stance, while GBPUSD trends downward with market fluctuations

Written on August 21, 2025 at 10:30 am, by
GBPUSD weakens as traders brace for Jackson Hole; US data supports dollar, inflation pressures persist globally.
Euro Slips as PMI Threatens Recovery Hopes

Written on August 21, 2025 at 10:24 am, by
EUR/USD holds near 1.1630 with markets braced for PMI data that could test Europe’s growth outlook. – vtmarkets.com
In Europe, major currencies experienced sluggish trading, impacted by cautious market sentiment and upcoming events

Written on August 21, 2025 at 10:00 am, by
The dollar holds steady as markets await Jackson Hole; Aussie and Kiwi fall on dovish central bank tones.