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September, 2025

• 25 September 2025 9:42 pm

  Are Tariffs the Unseen Hand Pushing Inflation Ahead of PCE Data?

  

  The recent moderation in core inflation, as suggested by forecasts for the August Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, offers a glimmer of hope. However, it would be a mistake to assume this slight cooling means the battle against rising prices is over. A significant, and often underestimated, factor looms over …

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• 25 September 2025 8:49 pm

  Pound Slips Against Yen Amid UK Fiscal Concerns and BoJ Hike Bets

  

  The British Pound is losing ground against the Japanese Yen, with the GBP/JPY currency pair falling to 199.72 after being rejected from its weekly high of 200.34. This shift comes as a combination of domestic and international factors influence both currencies.Investors are growing concerned about the UK’s financial health following …

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• 25 September 2025 7:29 pm

  US Dollar Climbs Ahead of Crucial PCE Inflation Data

  

  The US Dollar is gaining strength as markets anticipate the release of the highly influential Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data. This report, scheduled for release on Friday, is the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) preferred measure of inflation and is expected to provide critical clues about the future of monetary …

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• 25 September 2025 5:12 pm

  U.S. GDP Revised Up to 3.8% in Q2, but Momentum Seen Slowing

  

  The U.S. economy expanded more strongly than initially thought in the second quarter, but analysts warn that momentum is already cooling under the weight of tariffs and policy uncertainty. Stronger Q2 Growth on Imports and Spending The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) revised second-quarter GDP growth up to …

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• 25 September 2025 5:11 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Dip While GDP Growth Revised Sharply Higher

  

  The U.S. labor market showed surprising resilience last week as first-time jobless claims fell more than expected, while a stronger-than-initially-reported economic expansion in the second quarter added to signs of underlying growth momentum. Jobless Claims Beat Expectations For the week ending September 20, initial unemployment claims dropped to 218,000, down …

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• 25 September 2025 3:04 pm

  Wall Street Futures Steady Ahead of Jobs Data and Shutdown Fears

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded around the flatline early Thursday as investors awaited weekly jobless claims and GDP figures for cues on the Federal Reserve’s next steps, while political gridlock in Washington fueled concerns of a potential government shutdown. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 65 points, …

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• 25 September 2025 2:17 pm

  Gold Holds Steady as Markets Await Key U.S. Data

  

  Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, pausing after slipping from record highs as a stronger U.S. dollar and cautious signals from Federal Reserve officials curbed momentum. By 03:01 ET (07:01 GMT), spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,713.42 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures for December edged 0.1% higher …

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• 25 September 2025 12:42 pm

  European Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. Data

  

  European equity markets slipped on Thursday, following Wall Street’s overnight losses, as investors exercised caution ahead of critical U.S. economic reports that could determine the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. At 07:10 GMT, Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 shed 0.7%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 managed to rise …

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• 25 September 2025 11:05 am

  Oil Prices Ease After Seven-Week Highs as Traders Balance Inventory Data and Geopolitical Risks

  

  Oil prices slipped slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, consolidating after a strong rally in the previous session, as traders weighed tighter U.S. supply signals against persistent geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia. At 01:23 GMT, Brent crude futures for November delivery fell 0.3% to $69.09 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate …

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• 25 September 2025 10:03 am

  Asian Markets Stay Subdued as Investors Await Key U.S. Data

  

  Asian equities traded cautiously on Thursday, following two straight sessions of losses on Wall Street, as investors weighed stretched valuations in U.S. tech stocks and looked ahead to a packed U.S. economic calendar that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy path. At 04:00 GMT, U.S. stock index futures edged slightly …

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• 25 September 2025 8:01 am

  White House Prepares Federal Agencies for Potential Mass Layoffs Amid Shutdown Threat

  

  As the clock ticks toward a potential government shutdown, the White House has directed federal agencies to gear up for significant workforce reductions, escalating tensions in an already heated funding battle. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget, issued late Wednesday, instructs agencies to draft plans for layoffs, …

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• 25 September 2025 1:14 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: US Dollar Surges on Risk Aversion

  

  The U.S. Dollar surged on Wednesday, driven by increasing risk aversion in global markets. This move reflects a widespread challenge for central banks: battling a slowing economy while still contending with stubborn inflation.The Dollar Index (DXY) rose by over half a percent, reaching its highest level in nearly two weeks. …

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• 25 September 2025 12:49 am

  Powell’s Balanced Approach Halts Gold’s Surge

  

  Gold prices have pulled back sharply, dipping from a daily high of 3,779.340 to around 3,732.985 in recent trading, marking a 0.83% decline. This retreat follows Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent emphasis on a cautious approach to rate cuts, which has bolstered the US dollar and tempered investor enthusiasm. …

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