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Australia’s retail sales surged 1.2% in June 2025, indicating strong consumer resilience and raising inflation concerns. This data shifts expectations for the Reserve Bank’s upcoming meeting, potentially impacting interest rates and the bond market. – vtmarketsmy.com

Australia’s construction and retail sectors thrived in June 2025, with building permits up 11.9% and retail sales rising 1.2%. However, global military tensions may overshadow these gains, impacting currency stability. – vtmarketsmy.com

Australia’s Q2 2025 trade data reveals a sharp 4.5% fall in export prices, signaling a weak economy, while robust retail sales rise creates a puzzling contrast for traders and investors alike. – vtmarketsmy.com

China’s manufacturing PMI dips to 49.3, marking four months of contraction, while non-manufacturing shows slight expansion at 50.1. Weak demand signals concerns for investors and industrial commodities. – vtmarketsmy.com

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick announced finalized trade deals with Cambodia and Thailand, enhancing Southeast Asian partnerships. This shift, alongside rising market volatility, creates strategic trading opportunities amid changing international relations. – vtmarketsmy.com

China’s central bank has unexpectedly strengthened the yuan, signaling a challenge to market expectations. Despite weaker economic data, traders may consider strategies to capitalize on potential volatility in currency movements. – vtmarketsmy.com

The U.S. imposes a 15% tariff on South Korean imports amidst a new trade deal, stimulating investment, energy purchases, and duty-free access benefiting U.S. agriculture and automotive exports while strengthening the dollar. – vtmarketsmy.com

The PBOC manages the yuan’s daily midpoint against a currency basket, allowing limited fluctuations for stability. Traders should expect controlled movements and may favor strategies anticipating gradual changes in the USD/CNY pair. – vtmarketsmy.com

The KOSPI index climbed 0.65% after a US trade deal, boosting Hyundai’s shares by 3%. Traders anticipate strong market reactions to upcoming second-quarter trade figures and semiconductor news. – vtmarketsmy.com

Japan’s industrial production rose 1.7% in June, defying expectations. With the Bank of Japan likely to maintain interest rates amid geopolitical tensions, traders should approach yen investments cautiously. – vtmarketsmy.com