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August, 2025

• 4 August 2025 2:41 am

  Weekly market wrap: Jobs data and Fed at the centre of attention

  

  The trading week ending July 29 was marked by significant market-moving events, most notably the Federal Reserve meeting, labor market and inflation data, U.S. economic growth figures, and developments in the Trump administration’s trade policy. The Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged last Wednesday, while signaling a continued …

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• 2 August 2025 2:04 am

  US Stocks Tumble as Weak Jobs Data and Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Markets

  

  Wall Street closed the week on a sour note, with U.S. stocks sliding sharply on Friday, August 1, 2025, as a combination of dismal employment figures and President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs crushed investor confidence. The confluence of these negative catalysts dampened risk appetite, sending major indices into a …

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• 2 August 2025 1:17 am

  WTI Crude Oil Plunges 3% as Geopolitical Risks and Technical Barriers Collide

  

  West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil experienced a sharp 3.03% drop on Thursday, August 1, 2025, closing at $67.25 per barrel, down from its previous close of $69.35. This decline erased much of the week’s earlier gains, though WTI remains up approximately 2.25% week-to-date. The sell-off, which saw prices dip …

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• 2 August 2025 12:37 am

  EUR/USD Soars: US Jobs Shock Sparks Fed Rate Cut Frenzy

  

  The EUR/USD pair staged a dramatic rally on Friday, August 1, 2025, surging over 1% from a low of 1.1391 to a high of 1.1554. This sharp climb was fueled by a dismal US jobs report that sent shockwaves through financial markets, prompting investors to ramp up bets on aggressive …

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• 1 August 2025 11:32 pm

  Oil Giants ExxonMobil and Chevron Face Profit Plunge as Crude Prices Tank

  

  Energy titans ExxonMobil and Chevron reported significant profit declines for the second quarter, driven by a sharp drop in crude oil prices. ExxonMobil’s net income fell 23% year-over-year to $7.08 billion, while Chevron’s profits plummeted 44% to $2.49 billion. The slump in oil prices, which dipped below $60 per barrel, …

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• 1 August 2025 10:25 pm

  Trump Slaps Tariffs on 69 Nations as Trade Talks Falter

  

  In a bold move that has sent ripples through global markets, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on 69 trading partners, effective August 1, 2025, after they failed to meet his deadline for submitting trade deal proposals. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, mark the culmination of …

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• 1 August 2025 9:25 pm

  USD/JPY Dips Below 150 as Weak US Jobs Data Fuels Fed Rate Cut Speculation

  

  On Friday, August 1, 2025, the USD/JPY currency pair fell below the key 150.00 level after a weaker-than-anticipated US July labor report. The pair had briefly surpassed 150.00 earlier in the day, a threshold not crossed since early April, driven by divergent signals from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the …

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• 1 August 2025 8:10 pm

  Gold Prices Hover Near $3,300 Amid US Dollar Strength and Tariff Tensions

  

  Gold prices are clinging to the $3,300 mark as investors brace for the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, set to release on Friday at 12:30 GMT. The precious metal, XAU/USD, remains under pressure from a robust US Dollar, which has gained momentum following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish decision …

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• 1 August 2025 7:37 pm

  EUR/GBP Soars 100 Pips: US Jobs Woes and UK Economic Gloom Fuel Rally

  

  The EUR/GBP currency pair staged a dramatic rally on Friday, surging 100 pips from its weekly low of 0.8611 to reach 0.8711. This sharp upswing was driven by a dismal US jobs report and mounting concerns about the UK economy, as investors brace for the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming …

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• 1 August 2025 4:37 pm

  US NFP Rises by 73,000 in July, Falling Short of 110,000 Forecast

  

  Job growth in the United States moderated in July, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 73,000, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure came in below market expectations, which had forecast a gain of 110,000. June’s job growth was also revised sharply downward to …

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• 1 August 2025 4:10 pm

  Eurozone Consumer Inflation Holds Steady in July

  

  Annual CPI: 2.0% (unchanged from June) Core CPI (excluding food and fuel): 2.3% Month-on-Month CPI: 0.0% (flat after a 0.3% gain in June) Key Highlights: Inflation Dynamics: Inflation remains within the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target, easing pressure on policymakers for further rate cuts after the end of the easing …

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• 1 August 2025 3:20 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Fall Amid Tariff Announcements and Earnings Reports

  

  Market Overview: Dow Jones Futures: Down 375 points (-0.9%) S&P 500 Futures: Down 55 points (-0.9%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: Down 218 points (-0.9%) Key Developments: Tariff Announcements by Trump: President Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs, with some reaching as high as 50% on imports from dozens of …

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• 1 August 2025 2:14 pm

  Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Heading for Weekly Gains

  

  Current Price Movement: Brent Crude: Up 19 cents (+0.26%) at $71.89 a barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI): Up 20 cents (+0.29%) at $69.46 a barrel Weekly Performance: Brent on course for a 5% weekly gain, and WTI for a 6.6% weekly gain. Impact of U.S. Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs: …

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