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Monthly Archives: August 2025
Australia’s services sector improved in July, but future confidence remains cautious due to rising costs.
Written on August 5, 2025 at 12:21 am, by davin
Australia’s service sector showed robust growth in July, boosting job creation, but caution remains due to inflation and weaker future confidence. Expect potential ASX gains, but a weaker Aussie dollar ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
Gold holds its gains as the US dollar struggles after a poor Nonfarm Payrolls report
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:23 pm, by davin
Gold prices hover around $3,375 as US economic data raises expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut, while political uncertainty and stabilizing Treasury yields limit further gains. Market caution prevails. – vtmarketsmy.com
Donald Trump plans to significantly raise tariffs on imports from India
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:23 pm, by davin
Trump’s tariff plans for India, fueled by oil issues, raise concerns about economic repercussions, triggering market volatility. Traders should brace for potential impacts on currencies, oil prices, and domestic industries. – vtmarketsmy.com
UBS points out complacency in U.S. credit markets and suggests high-yield debt doesn’t reflect slowdown risks.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:23 pm, by davin
UBS warns of risky complacency in U.S. corporate credit markets, with high-yield debt underpricing economic slowdown risks. Traders should consider protective strategies like credit default swaps to hedge against potential downturns. – vtmarketsmy.com
BofA keeps interest rate forecasts unchanged, ignoring market expectations for a September reduction based on job data
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:22 pm, by davin
BofA Securities predicts the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates in 2025, despite market expectations. Economic signals suggest volatility, presenting trading opportunities as labor market tightness persists. – vtmarketsmy.com
The Euro stays stable against the US Dollar due to disappointing US employment figures impacting rate expectations.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:22 pm, by davin
The EUR/USD hovers near 1.1600 as concerns about the Eurozone’s economic outlook clash with weak US job data. Traders await Fed decisions, impacting potential market movements. – vtmarketsmy.com
Short positions on the USD are rising, while long positions on the EUR are falling.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:22 pm, by davin
The market shows a bearish shift in USD and GBP as positions turn net short. Fed rate cuts loom amid disappointing payrolls, while EUR and JPY face uncertain trends, suggesting strategic currency trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
The EU delays its tariff retaliation against the U.S. for six months to reduce tensions.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:21 pm, by davin
The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. for six months, aiming to stabilize trade tensions. This creates potential profit opportunities for traders in impacted sectors like automotive and aerospace. – vtmarketsmy.com
The HKD received support from Hong Kong’s central bank, which purchased nearly 6.4 billion HKD.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 11:21 pm, by davin
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority intervened, buying 6.4 billion HKD to defend the currency peg against the US dollar. Pressure from interest rates prompts potential trading strategies amid tightening financial conditions. – vtmarketsmy.com
The VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is set for another performance rise.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 10:23 pm, by davin
The VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) shows a potential bullish trend, driven by recent economic indicators. Holding above $26.10 is crucial for a strong upward movement. Manage risks wisely! – vtmarketsmy.com
