Monthly Archives: May 2025
If Japan’s economy and prices progress as expected, Uchida will continue increasing interest rates while acknowledging trade uncertainties
Written on May 19, 2025 at 6:16 am, by melody
Interest rates may rise if economy improves; inflation to pick up despite consumption hit from higher prices.
If economic conditions and prices align with predictions, Uchida indicates that interest rates will rise
Written on May 19, 2025 at 6:10 am, by melody
BOJ may raise interest rates amid economic recovery; inflation uncertainty and consumption impact remain concerns.
China’s April home prices remained stable month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 4%
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:46 am, by melody
China’s housing market remains weak, with home prices flat monthly and declining 4% year-over-year in April.
The USD/JPY pair fell to approximately 144.80, indicating increased selling amid heightened safe-haven interest
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:40 am, by melody
USD/JPY weakens as Yen gains on BoJ rate hike hopes and US credit rating downgrade impacts Dollar.
The PBOC sets the USD/CNY rate at 7.1916, injecting 135 billion yuan through repos
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:15 am, by melody
The PBOC set the yuan reference rate below expectations and injected 92 billion yuan net liquidity today.
The House Price Index in China increased from -4.6% to -4% in April
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:10 am, by melody
China’s House Price Index rose to -4% in April, showing improvement from the previous -4.6% figure.
Imports of poultry from certain Brazilian regions have been halted by Japan’s Agriculture Ministry due to bird flu
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:45 am, by melody
Japan halts poultry imports from Brazil due to bird flu outbreak in Montenegro City and Rio Grande do Sul.
The US Dollar’s decline amid fiscal worries aids EUR/USD’s recovery, approaching 1.1200 from lower levels
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:40 am, by melody
Euro rises 0.28% against Dollar as US credit rating dips, trade tensions ease, and ECB signals cuts.
Japan’s PM Ishiba insists he won’t agree to US auto tariffs while pursuing a favourable trade agreement
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:15 am, by melody
Prime Minister Ishiba opposes U.S. auto tariffs, complicating trade talks ahead of Japan’s upper house election.
Reluctant to accept US tariffs on vehicles, Japan’s PM Ishiba emphasised the importance of a mutually beneficial agreement
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:10 am, by melody
Japanese PM Ishiba criticizes US car tariffs, stresses fair trade, and warns against bond-funded tax cuts.
