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Taiwan Q2 GDP grew fastest in four years on strong tech demand
Q2 GDP growth beats forecastClients stockpiled inventories on AI demand ahead of US tariffsCentral bank seen leaving rates steady before year-end -analystBy Faith Hung and Jeanny Kao TAIPEI, July 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan's export-driven economy grew in the second quarter of 2025 at its highe...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
AUD/JPY remains stronger near 96.50 after Australia’s economic data, BoJ policy decision
AUD/JPY rises around 0.50% after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 96.60 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross appreciated as the Australian Dollar (AUD) received support after the release of key economic data from Australia and China.
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Thu, Jul 31
Australia: RBA likely to cut in Aug as inflation cools further – UOB Group
Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.7% q/q in 2Q25, easing from the 0.9% q/q reading in 1Q25, and coming in weaker than the consensus estimate of 0.8% The slightly weaker headline inflation outcome was nonetheless in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)’s May projection of 0.7%, UFxstreet
Thu, Jul 31
German unemployment rises significantly less than expected in July
BERLIN, July 31 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany rose significantly less than expected in July, labour office figures showed on Thursday, even as the job market remains firmly in the grasp of a weak economy.The office said the number of unemployed increased by 2,000 in seasona...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
European bond yields inch lower ahead of US inflation data
LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dipped on Thursday, reversing the previous day's small increase, as investors awaited European and U.S. inflation data and processed the overnight Fed meeting. Germany's 10-year bond yield dropped just over 1 basis point to 2.68%, ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Yen Survives 150 Test: BOJ’s Inflation Forecast Hike Sparks Rate Rise Speculation
TradingKey - In a move mirroring the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent signal of policy divergence, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) delivered a surprisingly hawkish surprise on July 31, sending the yen sharply higher and pulling USD/JPY back from the critical 150 level.
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Thu, Jul 31
REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-China Galaxy, CICC plan over $1 billion investment funds in Southeast Asia
More than $1 billion worth of funds set to be rolled outCGS fund targets high-growth sectors like AI and renewables China is Southeast Asia's largest trading partnerBy Yantoultra Ngui and Rae Wee SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - State-backed investment banks China International Capital Corp and...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Malaysia PM says US tariff rate on Malaysian goods to be announced Friday
Malaysia PM holds phone call with TrumpTrump to review U.S. tariff rate on Malaysia, PM Anwar saysMalaysia PM says Trump to attend ASEAN meeting in October Malaysia targets 4.5%-5.5% GDP growth over next 5 yearsBy Danial Azhar and Ashley Tang KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. tariff rate...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Taiwan cabinet: Taiwan-US tariff talks complete, pending U.S. decision-making process
TAIPEI, July 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan and the U.S. have completed talks on tariff technicalities and have reached consensus on issues including non-tariff trade barriers, with the result pending the U.S. decision-making process, Taiwan's cabinet said on Thursday. Goods sent from Taiwan to the U....Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
QUOTES-Reaction to South Korea's trade deal with Trump
SEOUL, July 31 (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States said they reached a deal that would set U.S. tariffs on most South Korean goods at 15% in return for $350 billion in investment in the U.S.Officials, analysts, and companies in Seoul said the deal removed uncertainty. Here are some key quo...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
