Monthly Archives: July 2025
Safe Havens Struggle on Trade Breakthrough

Written on July 1, 2025 at 7:05 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Gold and dollar retreat as global risk appetite surges: Improved U.S.-China ties and ceasefire hopes spark flows into risk assets, pressuring safe havens. *Hotter Core PCE complicates Fed rate path: Inflation beats forecast at 2.7% YoY, reinforcing higher-for-longer narrative but failing to lift USD. *Fiscal worries overshadow Fed tightening outlook: Mounting U.S. deficitContinue Reading
Pound Rises as BoE Pushes Back on Rate Cuts

Written on July 1, 2025 at 7:04 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Sterling rallies to 4-year high as BoE strikes hawkish tone *Middle East ceasefire boosts risk appetite, weighing on USD *Markets await August BoE decision amid sticky wage pressures Market Summary: The British Pound extended its rally on Thursday, with GBP/USD advancing toward 1.3765—its highest level since 2021—as global risk sentiment improved and theContinue Reading
Yen Gains as Dollar Slips, Traders Eye Tokyo CPI

Written on July 1, 2025 at 7:03 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Yen strengthens as dollar slumps and risk sentiment turns cautious *BoJ rate hike hopes hinge on upcoming Tokyo CPI and retail sales data *U.S.-Japan auto tariff deadline looms, adding uncertainty to yen outlook Market Summary: The Japanese yen extended its gains on Thursday, with USD/JPY slipping toward 143.75—its lowest level in two weeks—asContinue Reading