Monthly Archives: August 2025
The USD/CNY reference rate is anticipated at 7.1759, according to estimates from Reuters
Written on August 13, 2025 at 12:30 am, by
The PBOC sets the yuan’s midpoint daily, allowing 2% fluctuation to manage exchange rate stability.
Record highs have been achieved by Japan’s Nikkei and Topix stock indices following Wall Street’s performance
Written on August 13, 2025 at 12:30 am, by
Japan’s Nikkei and TOPIX indexes hit new highs, reflecting strong Wall Street influence and market optimism.
Japan’s July PPI rose by 0.2% monthly and 2.6% yearly, exceeding forecasts despite June’s decline
Written on August 13, 2025 at 12:00 am, by
Japan’s July Producer Price Index rose 0.2% monthly and 2.6% annually, slightly exceeding expectations.
Morgan Stanley identifies three risks that could halt the stock market’s upward momentum despite recent highs
Written on August 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm, by
Morgan Stanley warns of rally risks: slowing jobs, uneven earnings, and looming stagflation threaten momentum.
Japan’s manufacturing index improved to +9, while non-manufacturing declined to +24, indicating mixed sentiment
Written on August 12, 2025 at 11:30 pm, by
Japanese manufacturers turned more optimistic in August; transport machinery surged while food industry sharply declined.
In July 2025, New Zealand retail sales increased by 0.2% month on month, year-on-year growth at 1.7%
Written on August 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm, by
New Zealand’s July 2025 retail sales rose 0.2%, signaling recovery; NZD/USD remained stable.
Rabobank predicts a decline in sterling, estimating EUR/GBP will reach 0.87 soon, 0.88 later
Written on August 12, 2025 at 10:59 pm, by
Rabobank forecasts weaker pound, sees euro/pound at 0.88 in six months amid UK stagflation concerns.
UBS predicts the Federal Reserve will initiate 100 basis points of rate cuts starting in September
Written on August 12, 2025 at 10:30 pm, by
UBS anticipates rate cuts starting September as inflation moderates and economic growth slows into 2026.
Goldman Sachs indicates US inflation data favours a Fed rate cut to mitigate economic risks
Written on August 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm, by
Goldman Sachs sees tariff-driven inflation as temporary; job market concerns may prompt September rate cut.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority intervened in forex markets, purchasing over 7 billion HKD to stabilise currency
Written on August 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm, by
HKMA sells U.S. dollars to support weaker Hong Kong dollar, maintaining currency within its trading band.
