Daily Financial Newsletter Date: Monday, August 18, 2025

■ #Global Markets

• #Global: #Asian #equities hit fresh highs on rate-cut optimism; oil slips as supply risks ease.

• U.S.: Futures trade firm with #Tesla, #Micron, and #AppL #ovin nearing breakout levels; Fed in focus.

• India: #Sensex rallies 1,000+ points on #GST reform buzz; #Vodafone Idea set for CEO change.

■ #Forex Market Snapshot Currency Pair Trend & Key Drivers

• #USD Index Stable, investors eye Fed & geopolitics.

• #EURUSD Holding near $1.1705

• #GBPUSD Steady around $1.355–1.356

• #USDJPY Yen weakens on dollar strength

• #AUDUSD & NZD/USD Slight rebound post sell-off

• #USDINR Mild appreciation (■87.42–87.45); capped by trade tensions

■ Commodity Market Highlights Commodity Trend & Outlook

• #Oil Stable ; watch U.S.–Russia developments

• #Lithium Prices firming on Chinese supply cuts Broad Basket

• World Bank sees 12% decline in 2025, 5% in 2026 #Soybeans & #Agri Trade tensions with #China remain a drag

■ What to Watch Next

• #JacksonHole Symposium (Aug 21–23): Powell’s guidance could reshape rate-cut bets.

• #Geopolitical Flashpoints: #Trump–Zelenskiy meeting outcomes may influence USD & commodities.

• #Indian #Rupee: Supported by equities but vulnerable to U.S.–India trade tariffs (effective Aug 27).

• #CentralBanks: #RBA, #RBNZ signals to drive #AUDNZD moves.