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    13 August 2025
    Severe tariffs from China hinder Canadian canola market access, while Australia may benefit.

    Australia’s canola exports could surge as China seeks alternatives due to Canada’s trade issues. This shift creates opportunities for soybeans and impacts currency dynamics, making strategic trading essential. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    Nomura predicts the Federal Reserve will begin reducing rates in September, with further cuts in December and March.

    Nomura predicts the Fed will cut rates by 0.25% in September, driven by a weak job market and lower inflation. This could boost stocks and weaken the dollar—traders should prepare! – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    A Chinese official announces credit expansion for the service sector, boosting domestic demand and employment

    China plans to boost consumer loans to stimulate service consumption amid weaker retail sales. This policy shift could make the Australian dollar attractive and support industrial commodity prices, especially copper. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    Cathie Wood claims Ethereum is gaining traction as the preferred blockchain for institutional use.

    Ethereum is emerging as the leading blockchain for institutions, with major firms building Layer 2 networks and significant investments from asset managers. Its staking capabilities and growing adoption signal a bullish outlook. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    The yen weakens as USD/JPY surpasses 148.00, while Japanese stocks hit record highs

    Japan’s yen weakens as wholesale inflation drops, pushing USD/JPY above 148.00. Despite risks of government intervention, a weak yen boosts Japanese exports and stock markets, suggesting profitable trading opportunities ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    US and China plan trade discussions, keeping tariffs in place until fentanyl issues improve

    US-China trade talks are set for the next few months amid ongoing tariff disputes and fentanyl export concerns. Market volatility is expected, with traders advised to prepare for significant price swings. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    Housing finance in Australia shows improvement, with positive trends in investor and owner-occupier lending

    Australia’s Q2 housing finance data shows a mortgage demand rebound, with a 2% increase in total home loan values. This may reduce expectations for Reserve Bank rate cuts amidst high inflation. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    E3 suggests potential sanctions on Iran if nuclear talks do not advance quickly

    France, Germany, and the UK threaten to reinstate sanctions on Iran if nuclear talks fail, potentially disrupting oil markets. Traders should consider bullish strategies on oil futures ahead of the August deadline. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    Australia’s Q2 wage growth is 3.4% annually, meeting expectations, but quarterly growth has slowed to 0.8%

    Australia’s wage growth hit 3.4%, exceeding forecasts, signaling persistent inflation and reducing chances of interest rate cuts. Strategies for a stronger Australian dollar include buying AUD/USD call options and selling bond futures. – vtmarketsmy.com

    13 August 2025
    PBOC sets USD/CNY midpoint at 7.1350 and injects 118.5 billion yuan through repos

    The People’s Bank of China is tightening liquidity, draining 20 billion yuan to stabilize the currency amid pressure from a strong dollar. Traders should focus on the daily yuan midpoint for future moves. – vtmarketsmy.com

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