Monthly Archives: August 2025
41654156156Loonie Struggles as Tariffs and Growth Risks Mount
Written on August 1, 2025 at 5:58 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *BoC’s dovish tone and weak growth outlook widen Fed divergence. *Tariff risk looms large with trade deadlines and no U.S. deal in sight. *Policy uncertainty and slowing economy keep pressure on CAD ahead of September. Market Summary: The Canadian dollar remains under pressure following the latest escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions. President Trump’sContinue Reading
Yen Slides on Yield Gap and BOJ Inaction
Written on August 1, 2025 at 5:56 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *BoJ expected to hold, but rate hike risks linger as inflation stays sticky. *Trade deals with the U.S. eases external pressures, giving BoJ policy space. *Cautious tone likely from BoJ, but upward inflation forecast may stir hike expectations. Market Summary: The Japanese yen continues to trade near multi-month lows, with USD/JPY hovering justContinue Reading
Euro Steady but Trade and ECB Risks Persist
Written on August 1, 2025 at 5:53 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *ECB remains cautious as inflation lingers and trade risks mount. *U.S. tariff deal caps damage, but sectoral strains persist. *EUR stays range-bound with downside risk if Fed stays hawkish. Market Summary: The euro remained range-bound near the $1.14–1.16 corridor as markets digested the broader implications of the EU’s new trade arrangement with theContinue Reading
