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 …
Read More »Gold Hit Hard by US Inflation Data
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 …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment Take Spotlight
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 …
Read More »USD/JPY Surges as Robust US Data Bolsters Dollar
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 …
Read More »Inflation Surprise Dims Hopes for a September Rate Cut
President Donald Trump’s repeated demands for a September interest rate cut have hit a significant roadblock following the release of new data showing a sharp rise in July’s producer prices. The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by …
Read More »Silver’s Rebound Halted as Strong US Data Boosts Dollar
Silver (XAG/USD) saw its recent rebound stall, slipping to the $38.00 mark on Thursday as a resurgent US Dollar weighed on the precious metal. The decline follows the release of unexpectedly strong US economic data, which has led traders to reassess the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts by the …
Read More »Wholesale Prices Surge as Tariffs Ripple Through US Economy
In July, US wholesale prices soared by 3.3% compared to the previous year, marking the largest increase since February and signaling that tariffs are increasingly impacting the American economy. The Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks the prices domestic producers charge for goods and services, surged past June’s 2.4% annual …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Show Modest Drop, but Hiring Remains Tepid
Last week, initial applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits fell slightly, reflecting low layoffs, but hiring remains cautious amid slowing domestic demand. Key Data: Initial claims: 224,000 (down 3,000 from previous week) Forecast: 228,000 claims Continuing claims: 1.953 million (down 15,000), reflecting people remaining on benefits after their first week …
Read More »U.S. Producer Prices Accelerate in July Amid Tariff Pressures
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 …
Read More »UK Economy Slows Less Than Expected in Q2 2025, Easing Pressure on Finance Minister
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: …
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