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In the World 1st September 2025

Revised US GDP figures for Q2 2025 show year-on-year growth of 2.1% in Q2 2025

Link Securities | According to the second estimate of the data, published by the Department of Commerce, US gross domestic product (GDP) grew in Q2 2025 at an annualised quarterly rate of 3.3%, slightly higher than the 3.0% initially calculated and in line with FactSet consensus analysts’ expectations. In Q1 2025, the US economy contracted by 0.5% compared to the previous quarter in annualised terms. The upward revision of growth…

In the World 28th August 2025

US and Japan prepare $550 billion investment agreement linked to tariff cuts, particularly on cars

Norbolsa | The US and Japan are preparing a $550 billion investment agreement linked to tariff cuts, particularly on cars. The plan targets strategic sectors such as chips and rare earths, although differences remain: Washington demands a written agreement and Tokyo prefers a flexible compromise. Trump presents it as a victory for the US, while Japan insists on mutual benefits. Despite the lack of clarity, Prime Minister Ishiba has gained…

World economy 27th August 2025

US agricultural exports to China fall by over 50% year-on-year in first half of year

Norbolsa | The Chinese ambassador in Washington warned that US protectionism is weakening agricultural cooperation between the two countries and that farmers should not bear the cost of the trade war. In a speech at a soybean industry event, he noted that US agricultural exports to China fell by more than 50% in the first half of 2025, amid cross-tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. He stressed that agriculture, a…

In the World 26th August 2025

US government to take 10% stake in Intel after Japan’s Softbank announces $2 billion investment in chipmaker

Bankinter | After Japanese company Softbank announced that it will invest $2 billion in chip manufacturer Intel, it has been confirmed that the US government will acquire a 10% stake in the company with an valuation of $1 billion. The transaction will be carried out by converting grants awarded under the previous Biden administration’s CHIPS and Science Act into equity capital. In recent years, Intel has suffered declining sales and…

In the World, World economy 21st August 2025

UK inflation remains high due to pressure from services, complicating BoE’s position

Bankinter | CPI (July): 3.8% year-on-year versus 3.7% expected and 3.6% previously. Underlying: 3.8% versus 3.7% expected and previously. Bankinter analysis team’s view: Inflation remains high, pressured by services (+ 5.0% versus 4.8% expected and 4.7% previously) and complicates the BoE’s position, which faces a cooling economy and labour market in an environment of high prices. Inflationary pressures have increased in recent months, reaching 3.8% in July versus 2.6% in…

In the World 19th August 2025

S&P maintains US’ long-term debt rating at ‘AA+’ and outlook at ‘stable’

Bankinter | The rating agency notes that significant revenue from tariffs should offset other sources of fiscal pressure. Although it considers an improvement in the US deficit unlikely, it expects the country’s fiscal health to remain quite stable in the coming years, supported by relatively solid economic growth. The agency anticipates a gradual moderation in growth, with GDP growth projections of 1.7% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026, due to…

In the World 18th August 2025

Japan’s GDP grows 1% in Q2, beating estimates and paving way for further rate hikes

Bankinter | GDP grew 1.0% (quarter-on-quarter) in Q2, beating consensus estimates and paving the way for further rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. Japan’s growth in Q2 has been a positive surprise, exceeding consensus forecasts of 0.4% growth. In addition, growth in the previous quarter has been revised upwards to 0.6% (quarter-on-quarter) from -0.2%. Growth was led by business investment, which rose by 1.3% in the quarter, while consumption…

In the World, World economy 13th August 2025

Trump signs executive order to extend trade truce with China for another 90 days

Link Securities | US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend the trade tariff truce with China for another 90 days, as confirmed by Trump himself and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. With the latest round of negotiations set to expire early Tuesday morning, this pushes the deadline to mid-November, providing crucial relief for seasonal import increases ahead of Christmas. The US will maintain 30% tariffs on Chinese…

In the World, World economy 12th August 2025

Prices in China remain positive for second consecutive month

Bankinter | CPI (July): +0.0% year-on-year versus -0.1% expected versus +0.1% previously. Bankinter analysis team’s view: prices remain positive for the second consecutive month. The underlying rate reached +0.8% compared to +0.7% previously. It seems that the government measures to moderate excessive competition in some sectors are beginning to have some effect, despite the fact that industrial prices continue to exert downward pressure (-3.6% year-on-year in July compared to -3.3%…

In the World, World economy 12th August 2025

US imposes tariffs on imports of one-kilogram gold bars

Link Securities | The United States has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilogram gold bars, a move that threatens to disrupt the global bullion market and deal a further blow to Switzerland, the world’s largest precious metals refining centre, according to Expansión. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency stated that one-kilogram and 100-ounce gold bars should be classified under a customs code subject to duties, according to a letter…

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