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Euro Slides Against Yen as Trade Risks and ECB Caution Dominate

The Euro weakened against the Japanese Yen, with the EUR/JPY pair trading just above 172.00, down from its multi-year high of 173.25. Escalating EU-U.S. trade tensions, led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alongside Japan’s post-election stability under Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, are driving market …

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Weekly market wrap: dollar is a gainer with new records for bitcoin

The U.S. dollar posted weekly gains after prevailing over a range of competing market forces throughout the past week. President Donald Trump last week threatened to impose a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1st. Market turbulence—sparked by President Trump’s remarks and trade policy actions—persisted throughout …

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American Express Q2 2025 Earnings Surpass Forecasts Amid Market Jitters

American Express unveiled a standout second-quarter performance for 2025 on Friday, July 18, 2025, exceeding analyst predictions with an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.08, surpassing the anticipated $3.87, a 5.43% beat. Revenue hit $17.86 billion, topping the $17.7 billion forecast by a slim 0.9%. Despite these gains, shares slid …

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Bitcoin Reaches $120,000 as U.S. House Passes Landmark Crypto Bills

Bitcoin surged above $120,000 in Asian trade on Friday, continuing its impressive rally and heading for its fourth consecutive weekly gain. The latest push was driven by optimism surrounding U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, with the U.S. House of Representatives clearing three bills aimed at establishing a clearer regulatory framework for digital …

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