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Europe’s labor market surprises with resilience despite rising inflation and interest rates, with employment growth supporting stability. However, potential productivity concerns could signal a future downturn, necessitating careful trading strategies. – vtmarketsmy.com

Ursula von der Leyen backs the EU-US trade deal, ensuring stability and improved market access for European firms, especially automakers, while warning of risks for excluded sectors like wine and spirits. – vtmarketsmy.com

The European Central Bank is holding interest rates steady at 2%, with balanced inflation and growth risks. Upcoming meetings focus on monitoring economic trends, suggesting a cautious approach for investors. – vtmarketsmy.com

The UK faces a growth crisis due to a shrinking workforce and persistent inflation, prompting the Bank of England to cut rates to 4%. The economy’s stagnation creates heightened volatility for investors. – vtmarketsmy.com

The European Central Bank is poised to keep interest rates steady at 2%, with possible cuts by 2026. Economic resilience and stable inflation ease pressures, but U.S. tariffs and external risks loom. – vtmarketsmy.com

Asia’s economic calendar on August 25, 2025, is light, with markets reacting positively to Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, suggesting a new era for equities. Investors should navigate cautiously. – vtmarketsmy.com

Trade cautiously this Monday as thin market liquidity can cause price fluctuations. The Euro strengthens against the dollar, while commodity currencies struggle due to weakening Chinese demand. Keep an eye on upcoming economic data! – vtmarketsmy.com

Key economic reports this week include US PCE, Aussie CPI, and central bank minutes, with pivotal earnings from Nvidia. Market volatility is expected as inflation and rate cut bets fluctuate. – vtmarketsmy.com

With Nvidia’s earnings approaching, managing risk is key. Consider protective strategies like buying puts or collars to safeguard your investment against potential volatility and capitalize on post-announcement price movements. – vtmarketsmy.com

Jerome Powell hints at a possible rate cut in September, causing market optimism. Despite contrasting views on inflation, stocks surged, particularly the Russell 2000. Prepare for potential upswings in equities. – vtmarketsmy.com