The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.9% in July, a sharp acceleration after no change in June, signaling potential inflationary pressure from tariffs. Year-on-Year: PPI increased 3.3%, up from 2.4% in the previous 12 months Economist Expectations: Forecasts had predicted 0.2% monthly and 2.5% yearly, meaning …

Britain’s economy grew 0.3% between April and June 2025, slower than the 0.7% expansion in Q1 but above the 0.1% forecast by the Bank of England and economists, despite the impact of U.S. trade tariffs and a weaker labor market. GDP Performance: April: -0.1% (smaller decline than initially reported) May: …

U.S. stock index futures traded near the flatline on Thursday as investors took a breather following recent record highs, awaiting new economic data to assess the health of the U.S. economy. Futures Movement (05:55 ET / 09:55 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: +29 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: -2 points (-0.1%) …

Bitcoin surged to a record on Thursday, fueled by growing expectations of a September Federal Reserve interest rate cut and increased corporate buying. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly touched $124,436.8 before easing slightly to $123,164.1, up 3.2% by 00:47 ET (04:47 GMT). Corporate Interest and Rate Cut Optimism Drive BitcoinBitcoin’s …

Oil prices rose modestly on Thursday as investors weigh geopolitical risks ahead of the U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine, scheduled for Friday, while a softer market outlook limited gains. Brent crude futures increased 24 cents, or 0.37%, to $65.87 a barrel at 0356 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …

Oil prices rose modestly on Thursday as investors weigh geopolitical risks ahead of the U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine, scheduled for Friday, while a softer market outlook limited gains. Brent crude futures increased 24 cents, or 0.37%, to $65.87 a barrel at 0356 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …

The U.S. dollar fell to a two-week low on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month. The dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of peers, dropped to 97.62, its lowest level since July 28, extending Tuesday’s 0.5% …

Ether surged sharply on Wednesday, approaching record highs amid growing corporate accumulation, mirroring strategies previously seen in Bitcoin. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency rose as much as 8.5% to $4,683.0, nearing its $4,861 all-time high from November 2021. Corporate Ether AccumulationSeveral U.S.-listed firms announced plans to boost their Ether holdings this …

Gold prices were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by softer U.S. inflation data that boosted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while investors awaited U.S.–Russia discussions later this week. Spot Gold hovered around $3,348.87 an ounce, with December Gold Futures muted at $3,398.42/oz by 01:59 ET (05:59 …

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