Monthly Archives: August 2025
41654156156Oil Slips on OPEC+ Output Hike and Trade Friction
Written on August 6, 2025 at 6:46 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Surplus risks intensify as OPEC+ lifts production amid weak macro backdrop *Trump’s tariff escalation raises trade friction, but supply remains uninterrupted *Oil prices hover near multi-week lows as market awaits clarity on sanctions and demand Market Summary: Crude oil prices remain under pressure as markets grapple with a growing imbalance between supply andContinue Reading
Euro Stalls on ECB Caution and Trade Headwinds
Written on August 6, 2025 at 6:42 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *ECB signals steady policy as inflation cools, with cuts delayed to 2026 *Lingering U.S.–EU trade tensions and GBP resilience cap EUR upside *Euro remains range-bound amid macro headwinds and cross-currency dynamics Market Summary: The euro remains stuck in a tight range as investors weigh the European Central Bank’s steady policy stance against aContinue Reading
BoE Rate Decision Looms as Markets Price in Cut; Sterling Poised for Volatility
Written on August 6, 2025 at 6:39 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Markets have priced in a rate reduction, driven by weak retail sales, a cooling labour market, and sluggish GDP, which have anchored the pound’s recent softness. *A stronger-than-expected UK PMI and trade benefits from the U.S. “Liberation Day” tariff policy have introduced upside risks to growth expectations. Market Summary: The Bank of EnglandContinue Reading
