Monthly Archives: August 2025
The RBA reduced its cash rate to 3.60%, prioritising price stability and employment amidst ongoing uncertainty
Written on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 am, by
RBA cuts rates as inflation nears target; focus shifts to labour market amid global uncertainty and slowing growth.
FX option expiries may influence trader behaviour ahead of the upcoming US CPI report and data
Written on August 12, 2025 at 4:30 am, by
EUR/USD and USD/CAD show notable option expiries; traders await US CPI for market direction clarity.
Traders anticipate a 25 bps rate cut from the RBA, with muted market reactions expected
Written on August 12, 2025 at 4:29 am, by
RBA expected to cut cash rate to 3.60%, with markets anticipating a muted reaction to decision.
Xi and Lula discussed soybean trade, with US demands posing limited threat to Brazil’s exports
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:30 am, by
Xi, Lula discuss soy trade amid Trump’s US push; Brazil remains China’s top soybean supplier despite glut.
Asian equities surged following a US-China tariff extension, with Australia’s business confidence reaching a three-year peak
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:30 am, by
U.S.–China extend tariff truce; Asian markets surge; China plans stimulus; RBA eyes rate cut today.
JPMorgan warned of potential stagflation due to rising prices and slowing US growth and jobs
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:00 am, by
JPMorgan anticipates stagflation risks from tariffs, slowing demand, weakening job growth, and possible Fed rate cut.
China plans to announce subsidised loan policies for consumers and services to bolster economic growth
Written on August 12, 2025 at 3:00 am, by
China to unveil subsidised loan policies to boost consumption, aid services, and align with growth goals.
In Washington, leaders from South Korea and the US will discuss economic security and alliances
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:30 am, by
South Korean President Lee to meet President Trump, aiming to strengthen alliance and economic security cooperation.
In July, Australia’s business confidence rose to a three-year peak, amidst inflation concerns and varied conditions
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:30 am, by
Business confidence hits three-year high; sales rise, but conditions weaken amid inflation and expected rate cuts.
China has relaxed trade restrictions on 12 US companies, allowing case-by-case licence applications for exporters
Written on August 12, 2025 at 2:00 am, by
China eases export controls, allowing case-by-case trade with restricted entities, lifting restrictions on 12 U.S. firms.
