Monthly Archives: July 2025
41654156156Pound Steady as BoE Stays Hawkish on Sticky Inflation
Written on July 17, 2025 at 5:59 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Inflation remains sticky, delaying BoE rate cuts despite market pricing in an August move. *The housing market shows resilience, with strong price and transaction gains. *Trade and geopolitical risks linger, particularly around UK-US steel tariffs. Market Summary: The British Pound held firm near recent highs as stronger-than-expected inflation data and cautious optimism aroundContinue Reading
Australian Dollar Tumbles on Dismal Jobs Data, RBA Policy Outlook in Question
Written on July 17, 2025 at 5:33 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Unemployment rose to a 2.5-year high, defying RBA expectations of continued strength. *AUD/USD dropped over 0.5% as traders trimmed bets on further tightening. Market Summary: The Australian dollar suffered its steepest single-day decline in weeks after June’s labor market report revealed concerning cracks in the economy’s foundation. While employment eked out a meagerContinue Reading
Euro Capped by Trade Tensions and ECB Restraint
Written on July 17, 2025 at 5:03 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Trade war risks remain elevated, with August 1 marking a critical inflection point. *Sticky inflation limits ECB flexibility, capping potential rate cut bets. *EUR/USD caught in a narrow range, awaiting U.S. data and trade clarity. Market Summary: The Euro traded in a tight range this week, weighed down by persistent trade tensions withContinue Reading
