Monthly Archives: August 2025
41654156156All Eyes on the BoE, Services Data, and U.S. Labor as August Kicks Off
Written on August 1, 2025 at 7:02 am, by pumarketings
The Week Ahead: Week of August 4, 2025 (GMT+3) Weekly Market PreviewAfter a data-heavy end to July, markets shift focus to the Bank of England’s rate decision, the health of the U.S. services sector, and fresh jobless claims data. With July’s payrolls report showing a deceleration in hiring and core PCE ticking lower, hopes forContinue Reading
Loonie 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
