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    22 July 2025
    China’s smartphone shipments fell by 2.4% in Q2, with Huawei increasing by 17.6% and Apple decreasing by 1.6%

    China’s smartphone market is shrinking, with Apple sales down 1.6% while Huawei rises 17.6%. This shift hints at fierce competition, urging brand adaptations and potential investment strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    Traders should reevaluate short positions on Alphabet due to Gemini Pro’s increasing competition with ChatGPT.

    Google’s Gemini Pro is rapidly gaining traction amidst rising AI interest, outperforming ChatGPT in growth. With strong earnings and strategic initiatives, Alphabet’s stock is poised for bullish momentum ahead of their quarterly report. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    Investor confidence rises as China’s swap curve steepens, signaling optimism for economic recovery and reforms.

    China’s recent interest-rate swap curve correction signals rising confidence in economic recovery, backed by strong manufacturing data. Long-term investments, especially in equities and the Yuan, could offer promising opportunities. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    Australian dollar slips after RBA releases July minutes, showing caution

    The Australian dollar dips after cautious RBA minutes suggest future rate cuts. Traders should brace for volatility and consider strategies like debit spreads as CPI data looms, signaling potential currency fluctuations. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    The RBA board discusses potential rate cuts while emphasizing caution and reliance on inflation data

    The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 3.85%, prioritizing data-driven decisions amidst inflation and job market stability. Traders can leverage volatility in interest rate derivatives and currency strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    The People’s Bank of China sets a strong CNY rate at 7.1460, exceeding expectations

    The People’s Bank of China set a stronger onshore yuan reference rate, signaling stability and confidence in the economy. This move may attract foreign investment and reshape trading strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    Goldman Sachs expects the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates by three consecutive 25 basis points.

    Goldman Sachs anticipates the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times by year-end. This could boost tech and real estate sectors, along with gold and emerging markets, as inflation stabilizes. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    People’s Bank of China expects the USD/CNY reference rate to be 7.1635

    China’s PBOC manages the yuan’s value through a daily midpoint and a +/- 2% trading band, intervening to stabilize it amid economic pressures. Traders can exploit current low volatility for profits. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    Japanese markets show little change in JGBs and equity futures after holiday amid uncertainty

    Political uncertainty in Japan after Ishiba’s coalition lost its majority will likely lead to legislative gridlock, impacting growth. The yen may strengthen amid decreasing fiscal support, while risks for the Nikkei 225 arise. – vtmarketsmy.com

    22 July 2025
    Bessent highlights the need for banking regulatory reforms and questions current capital requirements at a conference.

    U.S. Treasury official Scott Bessent advocates for banking regulatory reforms to reduce burdens on banks. His proposals could boost profitability and trigger market volatility, creating trading opportunities in financial ETFs. – vtmarketsmy.com

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