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China Slowdown, Japan’s GDP Surprise, and Bitcoin Reserve Confusion: PALvatar Market Recap, August 15 2025

Aug 15, 2025
Concerns grow over China's economic slowdown as industrial production misses expectations. In contrast, Japan surprises with unexpected GDP growth. Geopolitical dynamics are shifting with a notable Trump-Putin meeting on the horizon. Meanwhile, confusion surrounding U.S. Treasury comments on Bitcoin leads to a significant market liquidation. Dive into AI-driven investment strategies as the landscape evolves, highlighting the importance of real-time market intelligence for traders and investors.
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INSIGHT

China Growth Weakness Evident

  • China shows fresh signs of slowdown with industrial production and investment missing expectations.
  • Real estate weakness persists as new home prices in major cities fell an average of 0.3%.
INSIGHT

Japan's GDP Beats Forecasts

  • Japan posted stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP and a Q1 revision to expansion, driven by exports.
  • Annualised growth of 1% beat forecasts and signals resilience despite external trade pressures.
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Swiss Economy Defies Expectations

  • Switzerland unexpectedly expanded in Q2, confounding contraction forecasts.
  • Growth was modest at 0.1% but notable given high tariffs on US exports.
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