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Monthly Archives: July 2025
Trump criticizes Powell for being incompetent and angry, expressing frustration over interest rate decisions
Written on July 31, 2025 at 12:22 pm, by davin
Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell for policy delays, as the Fed hints at no September rate cuts despite inflation at 3.1%. This uncertainty may lead to increased market volatility—traders take note! – vtmarketsmy.com
Focus on big tech earnings: Apple and Amazon’s performance likely to influence investor sentiment
Written on July 31, 2025 at 12:22 pm, by davin
Apple and Amazon’s Q2 earnings reports are imminent, with Apple expected to underperform due to tariffs and declining iPhone sales, while Amazon’s outlook is more positive amidst strong retail and cloud service gains. – vtmarketsmy.com
S&P 500 rises on strong tech earnings, easing Fed concerns and sustaining upward momentum
Written on July 31, 2025 at 12:21 pm, by davin
The S&P 500 rebounded after initial losses due to strong earnings from Meta and Microsoft, with market momentum driven by solid economic data, while upcoming reports could influence future trends. – vtmarketsmy.com
Preliminary Eurozone unemployment decreases as Italy’s CPI rises, indicating a possible ECB rate hike.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:22 am, by davin
Italy’s CPI rose to 1.7% in July, slightly above expectations, signaling stable inflation. With Eurozone unemployment falling, the ECB’s rate hikes may not occur until 2026, impacting trading strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Eurozone unemployment rate in June was 6.2%, slightly better than expected.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:21 am, by davin
Eurozone unemployment holds at a low 6.2%, defying economic challenges. This unusual resilience creates volatility in markets and complicates ECB decisions, making traders cautious about interest rate expectations. – vtmarketsmy.com
Positive sentiments in the stock market are fueled by strong earnings, especially in tech, leading to market highs.
Written on July 31, 2025 at 11:21 am, by davin
US futures surge amid tech earnings, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising 1%. Microsoft and Meta boost market sentiment, while attention shifts to upcoming Apple and Amazon reports, influencing trading strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
CPI figures differ by region, indicating a national reading of about 1.9% to 2.0%
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:22 am, by davin
Germany’s July inflation data shows mixed results across states, hinting at a national rate near 2%. Core inflation’s stubbornness complicates ECB rate decisions, leaving traders bracing for volatility ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
Germany’s unemployment rose by 2,000 in July, which was lower than expected
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:22 am, by davin
In July 2025, Germany’s unemployment rose by just 2,000, bucking expectations of 15,000. This resilient labor market offers positive signals for German equities, although manufacturing shows ongoing weakness. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ueda’s comments boost USD/JPY as buyers target key technical levels
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:21 am, by davin
Bank of Japan’s Ueda hints at a cautious approach to interest rates, fueling expectations for a rising USD/JPY. Traders eye key levels as yen weakness persists amid U.S. economic strength. – vtmarketsmy.com
Ueda says the yen’s weakness isn’t a concern, suggesting inflation is temporary during press conference
Written on July 31, 2025 at 9:22 am, by davin
The Japanese Yen is weakening as BoJ Governor Ueda sees no need for rate hikes, signaling possible further declines. Traders favor USD/JPY options to capitalize on this central bank divergence. – vtmarketsmy.com
