Huanyao Fang
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Fang Huanyao is a financial editor at TradingKey with an academic background in economics and a certified Junior Economist. He previously worked at securities firms and leading financial media outlets. His expertise includes equity market news analysis, technical analysis of commodities, and researching the impact of macroeconomic trends on the foreign exchange market.
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Double Reversal? U.S. PPI Soars Beyond Expectations — Is a Fed rate cut still a done deal?
TradingKey - On Wednesday morning (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) data:
July PPI rose 3.3% year-over-year, far exceeding the expected 2.5% and marking the highest level since February.
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Cisco Q4 Slightly Beats Expectations — Strong AI Orders, But Lackluster Full-Year Guidance Raises Concerns?
TradingKey - Cisco Systems (CSCO.US) released its fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 results (ended July 26) after the market close on Wednesday. The company delivered a modest beat, but its underwhelming full-year outlook for fiscal 2026 led to a decline in after-hours trading.
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“Optical Giant” Coherent Beats Earnings but Misses Guidance, Shares Plunge 19% After Hours
TradingKey - After U.S. markets closed on Wednesday, optical components leader Coherent (COHR) saw its stock plunge 19% in extended trading. Despite delivering a fourth-quarter earnings beat, the company’s weaker-than-expected guidance for the current quarter raised concerns about the sustainability
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Unprecedented Move: Nvidia and AMD Forced to Pay 15% of China Revenue for Export Rights
TradingKey - According to CNBC, the White House confirmed on the 12th that Nvidia and AMD have agreed to a special arrangement: they will pay 15% of their revenue from sales of certain chips in China to the U.S. government in exchange for export licenses.
Wed, Aug 13
Trump Again Slams Powell, Hints at Legal Action
TradingKey - On Tuesday (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. released its July CPI data: headline inflation rose 2.7% year-over-year, slightly below expectations, while core CPI climbed to 3.1%. The mixed report reinforced market bets on a September rate cut.
Wed, Aug 13
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U.S. CPI Rises Slightly, Yet Markets Double Down on Rate Cut Bets: Decoding the Logic
TradingKey - On Thursday morning (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July CPI report：Core CPI rose 3.1% year-over-year, the highest level in five months and above the 3.0% forecast.
Tue, Aug 12
Trump Expands Fed Chair Search — Who Will Lead the Central Bank? Multiple Candidates Emerge
TradingKey - With current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term set to expire in May 2026, the Trump administration has begun broadening its search for a successor, formally launching a selection process for the next Fed chair.
Tue, Aug 12
Nikkei Soars to Record High — What’s Driving Japan’s Bull Market?
TradingKey - Fueled by easing U.S. tariff concerns and a strong rally in Japanese technology stocks, the Nikkei 225 Index surged as much as 2.5% on Tuesday, reaching 42,867.69 points — surpassing its July highs and pushing the broader TOPIX index to a new all-time high as well.
Tue, Aug 12
Is the Memory Chip Spring Here? Micron’s Earnings Surge Sends Shares Up Nearly 5% Pre-Market
TradingKey - Micron Technology (MU) announced on Monday a significant upward revision to its financial guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, citing a sharp improvement in DRAM pricing conditions. The news sent its stock up nearly 5% in pre-market trading.
Mon, Aug 11
Bessent on the Fed’s Future Leadership: Waller Emerges as the Quiet Frontrunner
TradingKey - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently laid out clear criteria for the next Federal Reserve Chair — a statement that not only reveals the Trump administration’s strategic vision for the central bank but is widely interpreted by markets as an implicit endorsement of current Fed
Mon, Aug 11
[U.S. IPO Watch] SoftBank’s Big Move – PayPay’s $2 Billion Offering Could Be Just the Beginning
TradingKey – SoftBank Group is accelerating plans to take its mobile payments giant PayPay public in the U.S. According to multiple U.S. media sources citing insiders, SoftBank has selected Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley
Mon, Aug 11
Musk Orders Dojo Team Disbanded, Marking a Strategic Shift in Tesla’s AI Ambitions
TradingKey - Tesla is undergoing a major shake-up in its AI strategy. Multiple media outlets, citing people familiar with the matter, report that Elon Musk has ordered the shutdown of the company’s in-house Dojo supercomputer project. Peter Bannon
Fri, Aug 8
Fed Chair Contender Emerges? Waller Reportedly Favored by Trump Camp
TradingKey – Christopher Waller, current member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has reportedly become a top contender among Trump advisers to replace Jerome Powell as the next Fed Chair.
Fri, Aug 8
Was Kugler’s Departure a Coincidence or Part of Trump’s Strategy?
TradingKey – In the politically sensitive run-up to the U.S. election, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler unexpectedly announced her early resignation on August 1 via social media, sparking widespread attention. On the heels of her announcement, Donald Trump nominated Stephen Miran
Fri, Aug 8
Tug of War Behind the 4% Rate: Bank of England’s First Dual-Round Vote Exposes Deep Policy Rift
TradingKey - At noon local time, the Bank of England (BoE) announced a 25 basis-point rate cut, bringing the benchmark interest rate down to 4%. This marks the fifth cut in the current easing cycle.
Thu, Aug 7
Disputes Emerge Over U.S.-Japan Trade Deal as Tokyo Slams “Last-Minute Add-Ons,” Trump Responds Firmly
TradingKey – Two weeks after the U.S. and Japan reached a trade agreement, disputes over key details have surfaced. On August 7, Japan’s chief negotiator Ryo Akazawa stated that the U.S. intends to impose a 15% tariff on Japanese goods in addition to existing duties
Thu, Aug 7
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Shopify Soars 14% — AI-Powered Strategy Emerges as New Growth Engine
TradingKey - On August 6, ahead of U.S. market open, e-commerce giant Shopify (SHOP.US) released its second-quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025.
Wed, Aug 6
Is Meme-Fueled Real Estate Firm Opendoor Still a Worthy Investment?
TradingKey - Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.US) released its second-quarter financial results after Tuesday’s market close — and shares plunged more than 24% in after-hours trading.
Wed, Aug 6
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Can U.S. Stocks Keep Rising? Wall Street Voices Growing Divergence
TradingKey - After the S&P 500 Index hit a record high of 6,329, several major Wall Street banks have issued stark warnings. Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Evercore ISI all cautioned this week that market valuations have entered overheated territory
Tue, Aug 5
High Yield vs. Policy Risk: What Buffett’s Latest Portfolio Moves Reveal
TradingKey - Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed its latest portfolio adjustments, signaling a shift in asset allocation strategy amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Tue, Aug 5
