The upcoming release of the August nonfarm payrolls report is a pivotal moment for the US economy, as it could force the Federal Reserve to confront a difficult reality. For months, the labor market has shown signs of a gradual slowdown, but the latest data suggests this trend may be …
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Pound Rises as Dollar Pauses Amid Trade Uncertainty
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Euro Slips Against Pound as Eurozone Inflation Softens
The Euro edged lower against the British Pound on Wednesday, pressured by softer inflation data from…
Copper Climbs as Chinese Demand Sparks Early Recovery
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U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Brace for Nvidia Earnings and AI Test
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Bitcoin Rebounds on Bargain Buying as Wall Street Rally Lifts Crypto Sentiment
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Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as Markets Weigh AI Risks and Tariff Outlook
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European Stocks Edge Higher as Risk Appetite Improves and Earnings Season Intensifies
European equities traded modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by improving global risk sentiment …
Oil Holds Near Seven-Month Highs as U.S.–Iran Tensions Offset Inventory Build and Trade Jitters
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ETFs Explainer: How Investors Are Navigating Commodities, Crypto, and Leveraged Markets
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Market Analysis
September, 2025
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4 September 2025 8:23 pm
US Services Surge Meets Dollar Dip: Real Strength or False Hope?
The recent surge in the U.S. services sector presents a puzzling picture. On the surface, the ISM Services PMI for August 2025, which climbed to a six-month high of 52.0, suggests a robust and resilient economy. This headline number, along with strong gains in business activity and new orders, paints …
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4 September 2025 7:04 pm
Countdown to Crisis: U.S. Faces Looming Government Shutdown
The United States is once again staring down the barrel of a government shutdown as the clock ticks toward September 30, 2025, the end of the fiscal year. Unless Congress can reach a funding deal, the federal government will partially close its doors on October 1, triggering furloughs for thousands …
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4 September 2025 4:06 pm
Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report
The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday, consolidating in a volatile week as investors weighed softening labor market data and ongoing fragility in global bond markets, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month. Labor Market in Focus Data on Wednesday showed job openings fell to a 10-month …
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4 September 2025 1:59 pm
Euro zone retail sales weaken in July, casting doubt on consumption outlook
Euro zone retail sales fell more than expected in July, raising concerns over whether resilient household spending can continue to offset the drag on growth from U.S. tariffs and broader economic uncertainty. According to Eurostat data released Thursday, retail sales in the 20-country bloc dropped 0.5% month-on-month, compared with expectations …
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4 September 2025 11:55 am
European stocks steady amid bond market jitters
European shares held steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious in the face of renewed volatility in government bonds, while a sharp profit warning from British airline Jet2 weighed on the travel and leisure sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 546.93 points by 07:22 GMT after a choppy …
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4 September 2025 10:47 am
Bitcoin holds steady as traders await U.S. labor data; Trump-backed American Bitcoin debuts on Nasdaq
Bitcoin traded flat on Thursday, with broader cryptocurrency markets also moving sideways as traders stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data and further signals on interest rates. Speculative assets, including digital tokens, faced muted demand as the dollar steadied and investors avoided risk. Bitcoin was last seen at …
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4 September 2025 10:03 am
Gold Hits Record High as Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Rate Cut Bets Fuel Rally
Gold prices ease on profit-taking after record highs, dollar steadies ahead of U.S. labor data Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Thursday, weighed down by profit-taking after a string of record highs above $3,500 per ounce. The pullback came as the U.S. dollar stabilized, with traders awaiting key labor …
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4 September 2025 2:34 am
Nvidia’s Dip Signals Broader Chip Sector Risks – Is AI Boom at Crossroads?
Nvidia’s stock fell 0.09% to $170.62, triggering a broader sell-off in the semiconductor sector, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) dropping about 1%. Concerns over Nvidia’s ability to meet demand for its H100, H200, and Blackwell GPUs, despite the company’s dismissal of supply chain issues, have rattled investors. This volatility, …
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4 September 2025 1:21 am
Gold and Silver Surge as Labor Market Falters As Dollar Faces Mounting Pressure
Gold soared to $3,559.26 per troy ounce, up 0.73%, on September 3, 2025, hitting record highs after the U.S. JOLTS report revealed a steep drop to 7.181 million job openings in July, below the forecasted 7.4 million. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slid 0.20% to 98.11, weakening against major currencies …
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3 September 2025 11:51 pm
US Labor Market Weakness Fuels Dollar’s Decline – A Fed Reckoning Looms
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.18% to 98.126 on September 3, 2025, retreating from a daily high of 98.635 as the JOLTS report revealed a sharp drop to 7.18 million job openings, missing expectations of 7.4 million. This labor market stumble, the weakest since the pandemic, intensified pressure on …
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3 September 2025 10:52 pm
Recent JOLTS Explained: Could Fed Ignore US Labor Market’s Alerts Any Longer?
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) took a hit on September 3, 2025, sliding 0.18% to 98.126 after the JOLTS report revealed a stark drop to 7.18 million job openings in July, missing market expectations of 7.4 million. This marked the lowest level since the pandemic, triggering a swift sell-off as …
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3 September 2025 10:06 pm
Miran’s Nomination: Will Political Picks Derail Fed’s Fight for Economic Stability?
The Federal Reserve circumnavigates a stormy economic landscape as tariffs fuel inflation and political pressures test its independence. Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a Fed Governor seat, vows to uphold the central bank’s autonomy if confirmed. Yet, his past missteps, like misstating the Fed’s mandate, raise doubts about …
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