EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fig 1: USDJPY Nearing Key Technical Levels

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg/Refinitiv.
UK
CLIMATE (BBG): “The UK started negotiations to add two carbon capture plants to a planned network to sequester emissions from businesses and store the gas under the sea, according to a statement from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.”
EU
EU (EURACTIV): “The European Commission risks caving to US pressure to weaken its landmark digital regulations as it seeks to finalise last month's preliminary trade agreement with Washington, according to Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s international trade committee.”
ITALY (EURACTIV): “Italy is expanding its Special Economic Zone to central regions Umbria and Marche, in a move backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and seen as a strategic push ahead of key regional elections.”
RUSSIA (POLITICO): “The Kremlin continues to slow-walk any potential ceasefire negotiations with Kyiv, with a spokesperson claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin “does not rule out” a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart — but only after unspecified “work” is done.”
POLAND (POLITICO): “Karol Nawrocki, a historian and amateur boxer aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump, will be inaugurated as Polish president on Wednesday amid a hubbub over his football hooligan past and a property deal that triggered a criminal probe.”
US
FED (RTRS/BBG): “San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said the time is nearing for interest rate cuts given mounting evidence that the job market is softening and there are no signs of persistent tariff-driven inflation, Reuters reports.”
TRADE (BBG): “President Donald Trump’s expanded reciprocal tariffs will not apply to any products loaded onto a vessel for transport into the US before 12:01 a.m. New York time on Thursday, according to guidance issued by US Customs and Border Protection.”
POLITICS (WSJ/BBG): “The White House is preparing to step up pressure against big banks over perceived discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies with an executive order that threatens to fine lenders that drop customers for political reasons.”
POLITICS (BBG): “Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a controversial vote on new congressional maps.”
OIL (BBG): “The largest independent Permian Basin oil driller is warning of a bearish influx of crude supplies to global markets in coming months. In preparation, Diamondback Energy Inc. is cutting $100 million in capital spending, narrowing its output forecast and delaying some fracking work.”
OTHER
JAPAN (MNI): “A few Bank of Japan board members said they would consider resuming interest rate hikes if trade tensions were expected to ease without further escalation, according to minutes of the June 16-17 meeting released on Tuesday.”
JAPAN (BBG): “The trade deal reached last month between the US and Japan was “win-win” for both countries, but implementing the terms of the pact may be a bigger challenge than reaching the deal, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said.”
JAPAN (BBG): “Japan’s top trade negotiator plans to leave for the US on Tuesday as Tokyo aims to urge Washington to proceed with a cut to tariffs on cars as promised in last month’s trade deal.”
JAPAN (BBG): “A panel advising Japan’s government called for a record increase to the minimum wage for a second straight year, sending a positive signal to the Bank of Japan as it pursues demand-led economic growth.”
AUSTRALIA-JAPAN (BBG): “Australia has selected Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build a new class of naval frigate, Defence Minister Richard Marles said, boosting strategic ties between the two US allies. “This is clearly the biggest defense industry agreement that will ever have been struck between Japan and Australia,” Marles told reporters.”
AUSTRALIA (MTN/BBG): “The ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian consumer confidence rose 3.9 points to 90.6 points in the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, its highest since May 2022, driven by an increase across all the subindices, ANZ reported Tuesday.”
SOUTH KOREA (BBG): “The pace of consumer inflation in South Korea slowed, giving the central bank added incentive to resume its rate-cut cycle as the trade-reliant economy braces for the impact from higher US tariffs.”
BRAZIL (BBC): “Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered that the former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro be put under house arrest. He is standing trial over allegations he plotted a coup, which he denies.”
CHINA
FISCAL (YICAI): “China's recent decision to impose value-added tax (VAT) on interest income from newly issued treasury bonds, local government bonds and financial bonds is projected to generate approximately CNY208.6 billion in additional fiscal revenue between 2025 and 2027, according to estimates by Caitong Securities.”
INFLATION (SECURITIES DAILY): “China’s CPI is expected to reach 0.16% m/m in July, but fall to -0.45% y/y due to base effects, according to Ming Ming, chief economist at CITIC Securities.”
TRADE (MOC): “China’s total value of service trade reached CNY3.8 trillion in H1, an increase of 8.0% y/y, of which exports totalled CNY1.6 trillion, up 15.0%, with imports reaching CNY2.1 trillion, up 3.2% y/y, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed.”
MNI: PBOC Net Drains CNY288.5 Bln via OMO Tuesday
MNI (BEIJING) - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted CNY160.7 billion via 7-day reverse repos, with the rate unchanged at 1.40%. The operation led to a net injection of CNY288.5 billion after offsetting maturities of CNY449.2 billion today, according to Wind Information
MNI: PBOC Sets Yuan Parity Lower At 7.1366 Tues; -0.03% Y/Y
MNI (BEIJING) - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the dollar-yuan central parity rate lower at 7.1366 on Tuesday, compared with 7.1395 set on Monday. The fixing was estimated at 7.1683 by Bloomberg survey today.
MARKET DATA
AUSTRALIA S&P GLOBAL JULY F SERVICES PMI 54.1; JUNE 51.8
AUSTRALIA S&P GLOBAL JULY F COMPOSITE PMI 53.8; JUNE 51.6
AUSTRALIA JUNE HOUSEHOLD SPENDING +4.8% Y/Y; EST. 4.9%; JUNE 4.4%
AUSTRALIA JUNE HOUSEHOLD SPENDING +0.5% M/M; EST. +0.8%; JUNE +1.0%
AUSTRALIA JULY ANZ JOB ADVERTISEMENTS -1.0% M/M; JUNE +1.6%
NZ JULY ANZ COMMODITY EXPORT PRICES -1.8% M/M; JUNE -2.4%
JAPAN S&P GLOBAL JULY F SERVICES PMI 53.6; JUNE 51.7
JAPAN S&P GLOBAL JULY F COMPOSITE PMI 51.6; JUNE 51.5
CHINA S&P GLOBAL JULY SERVICES PMI 52.6; EST. 50.4; JUNE 50.6
CHINA S&P GLOBAL JULY COMPOSITE PMI 50.8; JUNE 51.3
SOUTH KOREA JULY CONSUMER PRICES +0.2% M/M; EST. +0.2%; JUNE 0.0%
SOUTH KOREA JULY CONSUMER PRICES +2.1% Y/Y; EST. +2.1%; JUNE +2.2%
SOUTH KOREA JULY CPI EX FOOD & ENERGY +2.0% Y/Y; EST. 2.0%; JUNE 2.0%
SOUTH KOREA FOREIGN RESERVES JULY $411.33B; JUNE $410.20B
MARKETS.
US TSYS: Asia Wrap - Yields End A Little Higher, Led By The Front-End
The TYU5 range has been 112-10 to 112-15+ during the Asia-Pacific session. It last changed hands at 112-11, down 0-01 from the previous close.
Fig 1: 10-Year US Yield 120min Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
JGBS: Richer Despite Poor 10Y Auction
JGB futures are holding stronger, +26 compared to settlement levels, despite today’s poor 10-year auction.
AUSSIE BONDS: Richer But Off Bests, Mar-36 Supply Tomorrow
ACGBs (YM flat & XM +4.0) are holding richer but well off session bests.
BONDS: NZGBS: Richer & At Session Bests, Q2 Employment Data Tomorrow
NZGBs closed at session bests, 4-5bps richer.
FOREX: Asia FX Wrap - BBDXY Finds Demand Sub 1210
The BBDXY has had a range of 1208.49 - 1211.50 in the Asia-Pac session, it is currently trading around 1211, +0.04%. The USD, with a huge rejection of the 1220/1230 area on Friday, had a knee-jerk reaction lower to the outsized move in US rates as the market's view on growth and interest rate cuts is re-evaluated. The USD is consolidating just above its 1205 support, with very little reaction to either rates extending lower or Equities bouncing strongly.
Fig 1: GBP/USD Spot 120min Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
JPY: USD/JPY - Finds Some Demand Sub 147.00
The Asia-Pac USD/JPY range has been 146.62 - 147.26, Asia is currently trading around 147.20, +0.05%. USD/JPY was capped by decent supply around 148.00 overnight and traded heavy into our open ignoring the big bounce in US Equities. Price has moved very quickly away from the pivotal 151/152 area much to the relief of Institutional JPY longs and the BOJ. CFTC Data shows leveraged accounts had started to aggressively build Yen shorts last week so this quick move lower would be a bitter pill to swallow. Price is tested the first support area around 146.50/147.00 where it found good demand this morning, a move sub 145.00 is needed to turn momentum lower once more, until then the 145.00-151-00 range should dominate.
Fig 1 : USD/JPY Spot 120min Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
AUD/USD - Drifts Lower, Even With Risk Trading Well
The AUD/USD has had a range of 0.6454 - 0.6480 in the Asia- Pac session, it is currently trading around 0.6455, -0.17%. The AUD has traded heavy for most of our session even with risk trading positively. The AUD bounced nicely off the 0.6400 area but I suspect sellers might return back towards 0.6500/50 initially, though the bounce in equities overnight might suggest the correction I was looking for might not be as imminent as first thought.
Fig 1: AUD/USD spot Daily Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
NZD/USD - Trades Heavy Even With Risk Extending Higher
The NZD/USD had a range of 0.5891 - 0.5923 in the Asia-Pac session, going into the London open trading around 0.5895, -0.25%. US Yields slipped lower again overnight, but stocks came roaring back and the USD went nowhere. NZD/USD bounced nicely off its 0.5850 support but would suspect sellers would return on any bounce back toward 0.6000, it looks like we might consolidate within the 0.5850-0.6100 range while we wait for clearer direction. It has traded heavy in our session after initially trying higher, ignoring the move higher in risk.
Fig 1: NZD/USD Spot Daily Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
ASIA STOCKS: Strong Day for Most Bourses
Major Asian bourses continued in a positive mood today on hopes that US rate cuts might be forthcoming. With earnings strong thus far markets continue to be bought on dips despite high valuations.
OIL: Crude Stabilizes, Watching Outcome Of US Threats On Russian Oil Purchasers
Oil prices are only slightly lower today after falling over 5% since last Wednesday. WTI is 0.15% lower at $66.19/bbl off its intraday low of $66.02. Brent is down 0.1% to $67.37/bbl after falling to $67.22, trading below the 50-day EMA at $67.95. The USD index is little changed.
GOLD: Bullion Off Today’s High But Holding Onto Post-Payroll Gains
Gold prices are slightly lower in today’s APAC session after rising sharply following the disappointing US July payrolls data and increased pricing of Fed rate cuts. They peaked at $3382.40/oz before trending lower to $3371.33 and are around $3372.0. The higher US dollar and yields put downward pressure on non-interest bearing bullion.
UP TODAY (TIMES GMT/LOCAL)
| Date | GMT/Local | Impact | Country | Event |
| 05/08/2025 | 0645/0845 | * | Industrial Production | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0700/0900 | ** | Industrial Production | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0715/0915 | ** | S&P Global Services PMI (f) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0715/0915 | ** | S&P Global Composite PMI (final) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0745/0945 | ** | S&P Global Services PMI (f) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0745/0945 | ** | S&P Global Composite PMI (final) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0750/0950 | ** | S&P Global Services PMI (f) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0750/0950 | ** | S&P Global Composite PMI (final) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0755/0955 | ** | S&P Global Services PMI (f) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0755/0955 | ** | S&P Global Composite PMI (final) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0800/1000 | ** | S&P Global Services PMI (f) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0800/1000 | ** | S&P Global Composite PMI (final) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0830/0930 | ** | S&P Global Services PMI (Final) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0830/0930 | *** | S&P Global/ CIPS UK Final Composite PMI | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0900/1100 | ** | PPI | |
| 05/08/2025 | 0900/1000 | ** | Gilt Outright Auction Result | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1230/0830 | ** | Trade Balance | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1230/0830 | ** | International Merchandise Trade (Trade Balance) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1230/0830 | ** | Trade Balance | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1255/0855 | ** | Redbook Retail Sales Index | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1345/0945 | *** | S&P Global Services Index (final) | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1345/0945 | *** | S&P Global US Final Composite PMI | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1400/1000 | *** | ISM Non-Manufacturing Index | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1530/1130 | ** | US Treasury Auction Result for 52 Week Bill | |
| 05/08/2025 | 1700/1300 | *** | US Note 03 Year Treasury Auction Result | |
| 06/08/2025 | 2330/0830 | ** | average wages (p) | |
| 06/08/2025 | 0600/0800 | ** | Manufacturing Orders | |
| 06/08/2025 | 0730/0930 | ** | S&P Global Final Eurozone Construction PMI | |
| 06/08/2025 | 0800/1000 | * | Industrial Production | |
| 06/08/2025 | 0830/0930 | ** | S&P Global/CIPS Construction PMI | |
| 06/08/2025 | 0900/1100 | ** | Retail Sales | |
| 06/08/2025 | 1100/0700 | ** | MBA Weekly Applications Index |