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The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates due to rising inflation, but faces economic uncertainty and weak growth. Market volatility suggests traders brace for potential policy shifts ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com

Société Générale warns of a potential S&P 500 bubble if it exceeds 7500 while forecasting a rise to 6,900 by 2026. A weaker USD and strategic trading opportunities emerge amidst this outlook. – vtmarketsmy.com

Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head raises alarms over U.S. economic data reliability, increasing market volatility and prompting investors to seek alternative data sources and hedging strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

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 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

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 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 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 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

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