As world leaders gear up for a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, Russia’s walking into the ring with a battered economy. The war-driven boom, fueled by massive military spending and steady oil exports, is running on fumes. Persistent inflation, sky-high interest rates, and relentless Western sanctions are hitting Russian consumers …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a fresh all-time high of 45,277 on Friday, breaking past 45,250 for the first time. However, the rally fizzled as weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data and anticipation of a high-profile meeting between global leaders dampened investor enthusiasm by the close of the trading week. …

The US Dollar struggled to gain traction on Friday, keeping bullion prices firm as market participants awaited the outcome of the high-profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Gold (XAU/USD) traded at $3,340, up 0.17%, remaining confined within the $3,330-$3,350 range that has persisted since …

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD), pushing the USD/JPY pair toward 147.00, a drop of nearly 0.5% today. This move is fueled by upbeat Japanese growth figures and a faltering US economy, sparking safe-haven demand for the Yen.Japan’s Economy OutperformsJapan’s Q2 GDP exceeded expectations, …

The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair easing toward the crucial 0.8050 mark during the American session. The Greenback faced headwinds as a fresh batch of US economic data painted a mixed picture, highlighting slowing consumer demand and reinforcing concerns over …

Gold prices hovered near a two-week low on Friday, finding limited support from a softer US Dollar, while rising Treasury yields kept gains in check. Trading in a narrow range around $3,340 per ounce during the American session, the precious metal struggled to surpass the key resistance at $3,350, reflecting …

Wall Street experienced a muted close on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as stronger-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data for July signaled persistent inflationary pressures, largely attributed to tariff pass-through effects. The major indices erased early gains and ended the day with modest declines or flat performance, halting a recent rally …

The EUR/USD pair tumbled 0.57% to 1.1638 on Thursday, driven by a surprisingly robust US inflation report that crushed expectations for a substantial Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September. The sharp decline followed stronger-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which reignited inflationary concerns and bolstered the US Dollar.The …

Gold prices plummeted on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after robust US Producer Price Index (PPI) data for July revealed persistent inflationary pressures, boosting the US Dollar and dimming hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.9% month-over-month PPI surge, the largest since …

The US Dollar (USD) gained momentum on Thursday, buoyed by stronger-than-anticipated US producer price data and a solid weekly labor market report. While trade tensions have eased slightly, investors remain cautious ahead of a high-profile US-Russia summit scheduled for Friday.Key Events to Watch on Friday, August 15The US Dollar Index …