A new wave of diplomacy is sweeping through Washington as European leaders, accompanied by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrive for peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. This follows recent statements by President Donald Trump, who has offered a glimpse into the proposals he plans to discuss with …
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Pound Rises as Dollar Pauses Amid Trade Uncertainty
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Euro Slips Against Pound as Eurozone Inflation Softens
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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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European Stocks Edge Higher as Risk Appetite Improves and Earnings Season Intensifies
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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
August, 2025
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18 August 2025 8:36 pm
Will Fed Chair Have Surprises In His Last Speech at Jackson Hole?
Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, August 22, 2025, offers a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve to signal its next moves. Historically, this event has been a platform for hinting at policy shifts—last year, Powell’s remarks paved the way for a significant rate cut. …
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18 August 2025 7:29 pm
Gold Holds Steady in Tense Trade Amid Economic Crosswinds Before Trump-Zelenskyy Summit
Gold prices maintained a narrow trading band on Monday, August 18, 2025, edging slightly lower by 0.03% to $3,334.620 amid sustained safe-haven interest driven by geopolitical tensions. The precious metal’s intraday volatility saw it rebound from a daily low of $3,323.685 to a high of $3,358.490, reflecting a net daily …
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18 August 2025 1:11 am
Weekly market wrap: Powell’s statements in Jackson Hole into focus
Throughout the last trading week, US dollar was a net loser amid improvement in risk appetite, increasing expectations of a rate cut by the Fed in September meeting, relative stability in prices, and fears of intervention in Fed’s policies. Although Trump-Putin summit in Alaska didn’t reach a peace deal in …
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16 August 2025 12:04 am
EUR/USD Surges as US Inflation Stokes Fed Rate Cut Doubts
The EUR/USD pair powered through a second straight week of gains, climbing to a high of 1.1730 and settling just above 1.1700, eyeing this year’s peak at 1.1830. While the Euro showed modest strength amid lackluster European data, the US Dollar took a hit as markets grappled with mixed inflation …
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15 August 2025 11:29 pm
Sanctions and Inflation Sink Russia as Putin Hits Alaska’s Stage
As world leaders gear up for a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, Russia’s walking into the ring with a battered economy. The war-driven boom, fueled by massive military spending and steady oil exports, is running on fumes. Persistent inflation, sky-high interest rates, and relentless Western sanctions are hitting Russian consumers …
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15 August 2025 11:10 pm
Dow Jones Hits Record High but Stumbles as Consumer Confidence Wanes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a fresh all-time high of 45,277 on Friday, breaking past 45,250 for the first time. However, the rally fizzled as weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data and anticipation of a high-profile meeting between global leaders dampened investor enthusiasm by the close of the trading week. …
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15 August 2025 10:10 pm
Dollar Struggles as Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
The US Dollar struggled to gain traction on Friday, keeping bullion prices firm as market participants awaited the outcome of the high-profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Gold (XAU/USD) traded at $3,340, up 0.17%, remaining confined within the $3,330-$3,350 range that has persisted since …
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15 August 2025 9:16 pm
Yen Surges as Japan’s GDP Shines, US Economic Data Falters
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD), pushing the USD/JPY pair toward 147.00, a drop of nearly 0.5% today. This move is fueled by upbeat Japanese growth figures and a faltering US economy, sparking safe-haven demand for the Yen.Japan’s Economy OutperformsJapan’s Q2 GDP exceeded expectations, …
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15 August 2025 8:11 pm
USD/CHF Slides Toward 0.8050 as Weak US Data Puts Pressure on the Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair easing toward the crucial 0.8050 mark during the American session. The Greenback faced headwinds as a fresh batch of US economic data painted a mixed picture, highlighting slowing consumer demand and reinforcing concerns over …
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15 August 2025 7:07 pm
Gold Struggles Near Two-Week Low as Rising Yields Offset Dollar Weakness
Gold prices hovered near a two-week low on Friday, finding limited support from a softer US Dollar, while rising Treasury yields kept gains in check. Trading in a narrow range around $3,340 per ounce during the American session, the precious metal struggled to surpass the key resistance at $3,350, reflecting …
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15 August 2025 4:01 pm
Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine and Nuclear Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday at a Cold War-era air base in Alaska, marking their first face-to-face encounter since Trump returned to the White House. The meeting is expected to center on efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine, with …
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15 August 2025 2:49 pm
European Stocks Near Five-Month High as Earnings Optimism Outweighs Inflation Concerns
European equities advanced on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 climbing 0.2% by 07:17 GMT, buoyed by strength in miners and chemical stocks. The index is trading near its highest level in almost five months, supported by a largely upbeat corporate earnings season. Geopolitical Focus: U.S.-Russia TalksInvestors are also watching …
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