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UK economy grows 0.3% in Q2
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Britain's economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 after quarterly growth of 0.7% in the first three months of the year, official figures showed on Thursday.Economists polled by Reuters, as well as the Bank of England, had forecast 0.1% growth in gross domestic ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Investors adopt "higher for longer" view on ECB rates
Market pricing suggests "higher for longer" ratesInvestors less worried about deflationary impact of tariffsGerman fiscal push seen boosting economic growthSeveral banks believe the ECB has ended its easing cycleBy Stefano Rebaudo and Linda Pasquini Aug 14 (Reuters) - Investors are increa...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
EUR/JPY slumps below 171.50 as Bessent criticizes BoJ, Eurozone GDP eyed
EUR/JPY depreciates more than 0.5%, trading around 171.50 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency cross loses ground as the Japanese Yen (JPY) advances after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) stance on inflation.
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Thu, Aug 14
US Treasury Sec. Bessent says BoJ is falling behind the curve, expects hike — Bloomberg
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) stance on inflation, saying that the Japanese central bank is “behind the curve” and needs to hike rates to get price pressures under control, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Aug 14
AUD/JPY falls to near 96.00 despite improved Australian labor data
AUD/JPY halts its winning streak that began on August 5, trading around 96.20 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency cross weakens as the Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens, driven by external factors, particularly the softening of Fed rate expectations, which is narrowing yield spreads.
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Thu, Aug 14
