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Monthly Archives: August 2025
Citi raises its gold forecast, predicting prices between $3,300 and $3,600
Written on August 4, 2025 at 5:22 am, by davin
Citi predicts gold prices will rise to $3,500 in three months due to a weaker US economy and inflation concerns. Strong demand and central bank purchases support this bullish outlook. – vtmarketsmy.com
Deteriorating job figures challenge Trump and impact Fed rates, undermining market trust in data integrity
Written on August 4, 2025 at 5:21 am, by davin
Job data turbulence spikes rate cut expectations, with President Trump criticizing the Fed and firing the BLS chief. This chaos threatens market stability and the credibility of US economic data. – vtmarketsmy.com
China plans to tax bond interest, surprising investors and impacting financial market demand
Written on August 4, 2025 at 5:21 am, by davin
China is set to tax bond interest income, impacting 70% of its bond market. This shift may reduce demand, raise yields, and spark volatility, echoing past market reactions. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japanese stocks see biggest drop in four months due to geopolitical concerns and economic data
Written on August 4, 2025 at 4:22 am, by davin
Oil prices briefly dipped after OPEC+ announced an output increase but later recovered. Mixed equity performances, especially in Japan, and fluctuating USD/JPY create trading opportunities amid global uncertainty. – vtmarketsmy.com
Akazawa questions the enforceability and binding nature of the US-Japan trade agreement
Written on August 4, 2025 at 4:21 am, by davin
Japan’s trade deal with the U.S. is non-binding, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Traders should prepare for market volatility and consider strategic hedging as negotiations continue amid uncertainty. – vtmarketsmy.com
Wells Fargo expects the BoJ to keep interest rates steady while considering future adjustments based on economic data.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 3:22 am, by davin
Wells Fargo predicts the Bank of Japan will keep interest rates steady in September, with a potential 25 basis point hike in October if economic conditions improve. Traders should prepare for volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Japanese shares fall sharply amid US economic concerns and speculation about PM Ishiba’s resignation
Written on August 4, 2025 at 3:22 am, by davin
Japanese stocks face a significant decline, with the Nikkei 225 dropping 1.8%, driven by US economic concerns and political instability. Traders are advised to consider protective options strategies amid uncertainty. – vtmarketsmy.com
Goldman Sachs predicts Brent crude will be $64 in Q4 2025, then fall to $56 in 2026.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 3:21 am, by davin
Goldman Sachs forecasts Brent crude at $64 per barrel in Q4 2025, citing economic risks and potential U.S. recession. Traders should consider bearish strategies due to weakening oil demand. – vtmarketsmy.com
Concerns grow that Trump’s actions could damage CPI credibility, affecting markets and inflation expectations.
Written on August 4, 2025 at 3:21 am, by davin
Concerns rise over the Trump administration’s dismissal of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, potentially undermining trust in inflation data. This could destabilize TIPS markets, impacting investors and Federal Reserve policies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Inflation in Australia reaches a 19-month high, impacting Reserve Bank rate cut predictions
Written on August 4, 2025 at 2:23 am, by davin
Inflation surged in July, with a 0.9% increase, raising annual rates to 2.9%. This unexpected spike complicates hopes for a Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut and impacts market strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com
