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GLOBAL
OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view and trims supply growth from rivals
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 19:15 WIB

OPEC on Tuesday raised its forecast for global oil demand next year and trimmed its forecast for growth in supply from the United States and other producers outside the wider OPEC+ group, pointing to a tighter market outlook. World oil demand will rise by 1.38 million barrels per day in 2026, the...

MARKET UPDATE
US Stocks Hold Losses after Stale FOMC Minutes
Thursday, 21 August 2025 01:51 WIB

US equities fell on Wednesday as skepticism on grounds for future AI returns pressured tech companies, while markets assessed earnings from retailers and FOMC minutes. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.5% and 1%, respectively, while the Dow was slightly lower. Magnificent 7 companies fell...

ECONOMY
Australia Services And Manufacturing PMI Hits 40-Month High
Thursday, 21 August 2025 06:29 WIB

The S&P Global Flash Australia Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 55.1 in August from 54.1 in July, marking the fastest growth in 40 months. The expansion was driven by stronger demand and renewed increases in new export business, particularly from the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific...

COMMODITY
EUR/USD holds near 1.1660 as Fed Minutes clash with Trump's pressure
Thursday, 21 August 2025 06:07 WIB

EUR/USD advances steadily during the North American session as the Federal Reserve (Fed) unveils its latest Meeting Minutes. At the time of writing, the pair trades at around 1.1660 and clings to minimal gains of 0.13%. Hawkish Fed Minutes caps Euro's advance; Trump presses Fed governor to resign...

FISCAL & MONETARY
FOMC Minutes: Inflation Risks Outweigh Job Concerns
Thursday, 21 August 2025 03:45 WIB

The Fed held rates steady at 4.25%–4.50% for a fifth straight meeting, as expected, but two governors dissented in favor of a cut the first such dual dissent since 1993. Policymakers observed that, while fluctuations in net exports continue to influence the data, recent indicators point to a...

ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Time Country Figures Previous Actual
01.00 U.S FOMC Meeting Minutes - -
06.00 AUD Flash Manufacturing PMI 51.3 52.9
06.00 AUD Flash Services PMI 54.1 55.1
07.30 JPN Flash Manufacturing PMI (JPN) 48.9
08.00 AUD MI Inflation Expectations 4.7%
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