Monthly Archives: August 2025
CAD Braces for CPI as Policy Divergence Looms
Written on August 19, 2025 at 6:00 am, by
Key Takeaways: * Canadian Dollar steady as markets await CPI, with core inflation stuck near 3% keeping BoC cautious despite softer headline trends. *Oil and housing data provide only modest support, while rising CAD shorts highlight bearish positioning and investor skepticism. *Policy divergence with the Fed caps USD/CAD upside, but global risk sentiment and Powell’sContinue Reading
Gold Holds Firm as Fed Cut Hopes Trump Dollar Strength
Written on August 19, 2025 at 5:59 am, by
Key Takeaways: * Gold steadied as dollar softness offset the drag from higher bond yields, keeping the metal anchored above key support.* While safe-haven demand is capped by easing U.S.–China trade tensions, underlying growth concerns continue to lend resilience.* Prices remain range-bound as markets balance Fed rate-cut bets against signs of cooling global demand. MarketContinue Reading
Crude Holds Ground, Supply Tightness Offsets Growth Fears
Written on August 19, 2025 at 5:59 am, by
Key Takeaways: * Oil prices found support from OPEC+ discipline and tighter supply expectations, keeping downside limited despite global demand worries.* Weak industrial data in the U.S. and soft growth elsewhere continue to weigh on consumption outlook, restraining bullish momentum.* Crude remains caught between recession risks and supply-side support, leaving prices vulnerable to swings inContinue Reading
