Gold prices held steady at $3,396.55 per troy ounce on Friday, August 8, 2025, showing a marginal gain of $0.07 (0.00%) in a cautious trading session at 8:45 PM EEST. After touching a two-week high of $3,409.43 earlier in the day, the precious metal struggled to break the key $3,400 …
Read More »Pound Sterling Holds Firm as BoE Signals Future Pause on Rate Cuts
The GBP/USD pair remained steady at 1.3437 during Friday’s North American trading session on August 8, 2025, as the U.S. dollar staged a modest recovery. The Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, in a closely contested 5-4 vote, has fueled market …
Read More »Fed Signals Optimism Amid Tariff and Labor Challenges
The U.S. economy is holding steady, with recent remarks from a Federal Reserve official highlighting resilience despite ongoing challenges. Financial institutions report reduced funding pressures and solid credit quality, signaling a stable economic foundation. However, businesses continue to grapple with a shortage of skilled labor, prompting cautious approaches to capital …
Read More »Canada’s Job Losses Surpass Expectations as Labor Market Struggles in July
Canada’s labor market took an unexpected downturn in July, shedding 41,000 jobs and reversing much of the previous month’s solid gains. The data marks a troubling shift for the nation’s employment prospects and underscores growing challenges in the country’s economic recovery. Key Takeaways from the July Labor Market Report Job …
Read More »Gold Prices Rise Amid Trade Uncertainty and Tariffs
Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Friday, heading for weekly gains as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs took effect, amplifying global economic uncertainty. Gold Prices Show Resilience At 05:05 ET (09:05 GMT), spot gold was up by 0.1%, trading at $3,397.69 an ounce, while COMEX gold futures for …
Read More »European Stocks Steady as Earnings Season Closes, Tariffs Take Effect
European stocks traded quietly on Friday, consolidating after a generally positive week that featured a strong earnings season and the implementation of U.S. tariffs. Muted Market Moves By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany dropped 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the FTSE 100 in …
Read More »Trump’s Tariffs Hit Hard as U.S. Economy Faces Growing Pains
On August 7, 2025, a sweeping wave of U.S. tariffs took effect, targeting imports from over 60 countries and escalating trade tensions to levels unseen since the Great Depression. With rates ranging from 10% to 50%, these levies, championed by President Donald Trump, aim to shrink the U.S. trade deficit …
Read More »Gold Surges to $3,392 as Tariffs and Jobless Data Fuel Stagflation Fears
Gold prices rallied sharply on August 7, 2025, climbing 0.68% to $3,392.31 per troy ounce, driven by renewed safe-haven demand amid escalating U.S. tariffs and a weakening labor market. The XAU/USD pair, which tracks gold against the U.S. dollar, saw a daily range between $3,365.31 and $3,397.58, reflecting heightened market …
Read More »BoE’s Rate Cut Sparks Pound Rally Amid Policy Uncertainty
The Bank of England (BoE) slashed its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% on August 7, 2025, in a dramatic and closely contested decision that has propelled the British pound to fresh highs against major currencies. The narrow 5-4 vote, which required an unprecedented second round of …
Read More »Bank of England Cuts Rates Amid Economic Woes, Outlook for Further Easing Uncertain
The Bank of England (BoE) announced a 25 basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Thursday, bringing it down to 4%, in a bid to bolster a struggling jobs market. This move marks the fifth rate reduction in the past 12 months and comes as the U.K. economy …
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