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August, 2025

• 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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• 15 August 2025 2:06 pm

  Gold Edges Up in Asia Despite Weekly Losses Amid Fed Rate Speculation

  

  Gold prices in Asian trade on Friday inched higher, though they were set for a weekly decline, as investors weighed reduced expectations for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut against geopolitical developments, including U.S.-Russia talks scheduled later in the day. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,344.88 an ounce, while December …

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• 15 August 2025 1:37 pm

  Bitcoin Pulls Back from Record High as Hot U.S. PPI Data Tempers Fed Easing Bets

  

  Bitcoin retreated on Friday, reversing from record highs above $124,000 as stronger-than-expected U.S. producer price data cooled expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts next month. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 2.2% to $119,112.5 as of 02:04 ET (06:04 GMT), after touching an all-time high of $124,436.8 in the previous …

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• 15 August 2025 1:25 pm

  China’s July Economic Data Disappoints Amid Cooling Global Demand

  

  China’s industrial production and retail sales for July fell short of market expectations, highlighting ongoing weaknesses in both domestic consumption and export demand, according to official data released Friday. Industrial Production SlowsIndustrial output grew 5.7% year-on-year in July, missing expectations of 6% and down from 6.8% in June. The slowdown …

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