Monthly Archives: August 2025
Powell Opens Door to September Rate Cut
Written on August 25, 2025 at 7:29 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Dollar weakened as soft U.S. data and dovish Fed expectations weighed, with fiscal concerns adding longer-term downside risk. *Gold extended gains on dollar softness, lower yields, and lingering geopolitical uncertainty, sustaining its role as a hedge. *Upcoming U.S. core PCE data and Fed guidance remain key drivers, with risks tilted toward renewed dollarContinue Reading
Crypto Market Sees Modest Rebound Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium
Written on August 21, 2025 at 7:44 am, by
Key Takeaways: *BTC gained 0.7% and ETH jumped 3.8% after last week’s sharp selloff, driven by dovish FOMC minutes. *Significant net outflows persist, including ~$1B in ETH withdrawals; Fear & Greed Index holds at a neutral 51. *Powell’s remarks could set the tone — dovish signals may fuel a rebound, while hawkish cues risk renewedContinue Reading
Yen Edges Higher Ahead of Jackson Hole as BoJ Tilt Turns Hawkish
Written on August 21, 2025 at 7:43 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Governor Ueda warned on U.S. tariff risks, but most board members backed rate hikes to curb inflation. *Robust GDP and wage growth, plus easing tariff uncertainty, bolster the hawkish case. 8Yen steadied near lows, with Powell’s remarks seen as a key driver of near-term direction. Market Summary: The Japanese yen is exhibiting signsContinue Reading
