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. …
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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, …
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday at a Cold War-era air base in Alaska, marking their first face-to-face encounter since Trump returned to the White House. The meeting is expected to center on efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine, with …
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European equities advanced on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 climbing 0.2% by 07:17 GMT, buoyed by strength in miners and chemical stocks. The index is trading near its highest level in almost five months, supported by a largely upbeat corporate earnings season. Geopolitical Focus: U.S.-Russia TalksInvestors are also watching …
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Gold prices in Asian trade on Friday inched higher, though they were set for a weekly decline, as investors weighed reduced expectations for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut against geopolitical developments, including U.S.-Russia talks scheduled later in the day. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,344.88 an ounce, while December …
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Bitcoin retreated on Friday, reversing from record highs above $124,000 as stronger-than-expected U.S. producer price data cooled expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts next month. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 2.2% to $119,112.5 as of 02:04 ET (06:04 GMT), after touching an all-time high of $124,436.8 in the previous …
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Asian equity markets showed a mixed performance on Friday, with Japan’s stocks rallying on stronger-than-expected economic growth, while Hong Kong fell amid weak Chinese industrial and retail data. Trading volumes were thin in South Korea and India due to public holidays. Japan’s Economic Growth Supports NikkeiTokyo’s Nikkei 225 surged 1%, …
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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 …
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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 …
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The USD/JPY currency pair rebounded sharply from a three-week low on Thursday, gaining over 150 pips after strong US economic data bolstered the US Dollar. The pair, which earlier dipped to around 146.22, surged to approximately 147.90 by the close of the American session, marking a 0.35% increase. This rally …
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