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Monthly Archives: July 2025
Germany’s import price index stays stable as annual prices fall mainly due to energy costs
Written on July 31, 2025 at 7:22 am, by davin
Germany’s import prices stagnated in June, masking deeper economic weakness. Energy costs rose monthly, yet overall demand fell, hinting at a cautious central bank and potential Euro weakness. – vtmarketsmy.com
CPI data from German states expected, highlighting core inflation ahead of the ECB meeting
Written on July 31, 2025 at 7:21 am, by davin
Germany’s CPI figures for July reveal inflation trends impacting the ECB. With a projected drop to 1.9%, core inflation is crucial for market volatility and interest rate expectations ahead of the September meeting. – vtmarketsmy.com
EUR/USD expiries at 1.1400 may stabilize prices, while AUD/USD’s 0.6465 is less significant.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 6:22 am, by davin
Key FX option expiries today include EUR/USD at 1.1400 and AUD/USD at 0.6465, influenced by US-EU trade dynamics, month-end flows, and upcoming US data. Stay updated! – vtmarketsmy.com
A short trade on crude oil is recommended due to bearish technical indicators and the state of China’s economy.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 6:22 am, by davin
Crude oil futures are hitting resistance near $70, signaling a potential downturn. Economic slowdowns, increased supply, and bearish sentiment suggest traders should consider bearish strategies while monitoring geopolitical events and OPEC+ decisions. – vtmarketsmy.com
Trump criticizes India’s tariffs, plans tariffs on several countries, and suspends the ‘de minimis’ exemption.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 6:22 am, by davin
Trump’s latest trade updates signal challenges, including high tariffs on copper and criticism of India, while easing Brazil’s tariffs. The ‘de minimis’ exemption suspension could disrupt logistics and e-commerce significantly. – vtmarketsmy.com
Anwar Ibrahim confirms Trump’s attendance at the ASEAN Summit, with revised Malaysian tariffs expected tomorrow.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 6:21 am, by davin
Trump will attend the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia from October 26-28, potentially meeting Xi amid trade discussions. Anticipate market volatility, especially affecting Malaysian Ringgit and regional currencies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Chinese PMIs underperformed, while the BoJ kept interest rates steady and raised inflation forecasts as expected.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 5:22 am, by davin
The Bank of Japan’s rate decision and increased inflation forecast led to a stronger yen, while China’s manufacturing data shows ongoing contraction. Australia sees retail growth amid uncertain economic signals. – vtmarketsmy.com
Yen strengthens slightly after Bank of Japan’s decision on revised inflation expectations
Written on July 31, 2025 at 5:22 am, by davin
The Bank of Japan is cautiously eyeing interest rate hikes by 2025, depending on economic indicators. Traders may benefit from low volatility and should consider long-term options on USD/JPY amidst uncertain global trade. – vtmarketsmy.com
The Bank of Japan keeps short-term rates at 0.5% while expecting higher inflation in future forecasts.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 5:22 am, by davin
The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady at 0.5% while raising inflation forecasts significantly, indicating potential future rate hikes. Traders should prepare for market volatility and consider strategic options. – vtmarketsmy.com
The yen strengthened in light trading ahead of the upcoming Bank of Japan announcement and report.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 5:22 am, by davin
The yen is gaining strength ahead of the Bank of Japan’s upcoming announcement, with traders predicting a potential interest rate hike. This hints at greater volatility in the USD/JPY pair. – vtmarketsmy.com
