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August, 2025

• 28 August 2025 11:33 pm

  Can Upcoming Inflation Data Stop the Yen’s Surge Against the Dollar?

  

  The Japanese Yen is on a winning streak, pulling the USD/JPY currency pair below the key 147.00 psychological level. This recent slide is driven by a surprising tug-of-war between two of the world’s most influential central banks. While strong US economic data might suggest a robust dollar, the currency is …

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• 28 August 2025 10:42 pm

  Political Tensions Drive Gold to a Five-Week High Above $3400

  

  Gold prices have surged, reaching a five-week high above $3,400, as market attention shifts from robust economic data to rising political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. Despite strong indicators of a resilient U.S. economy, safe-haven demand for the precious metal is dominating market sentiment. The rally is being fueled by …

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• 28 August 2025 9:43 pm

  Fed’s Lisa Cook Takes Trump, Powell to Court on Firing Decision

  

  A recent lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The lawsuit names both the president and Fed Chair Jerome Powell as defendants.Cook’s lawsuit argues that the president’s action was “unprecedented and illegal” and that there was no “cause” for …

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• 28 August 2025 8:39 pm

  U.S. Economy’s Unexpected Surge: Defying Tariffs and Higher for Longer Interest Rates

  

  The U.S. economy is proving to be far more resilient than initially thought. Recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows a significant upward revision to the second-quarter growth rate, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) now estimated to have grown at an annual rate of 3.3%. This figure …

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• 28 August 2025 7:34 pm

  Unexpected Rise: Pound Defies Strong US Economy as Inflation Looms

  

  The British Pound is on the move, gaining against the US Dollar despite strong economic signals from the United States. While US GDP growth smashed expectations, a cooling labor market and persistent inflation in the UK are giving the pound an edge. This unexpected dynamic has many analysts questioning why …

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• 28 August 2025 4:55 pm

  US Jobless Claims Show Slight Decline, Indicating Continued Labor Market Strength

  

  According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), initial unemployment claims fell to 229,000 for the week ending August 23, slightly below forecasts of 230K and down from the revised 234K the previous week. The 4-week moving average rose 2,500 to 228,500, reflecting a minor short-term uptick. Continuing claims decreased …

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• 28 August 2025 4:41 pm

  U.S. GDP Growth Surpasses Expectations in Q2

  

  The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.3% in Q2, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), exceeding both the initial estimate of 3% and the market expectation of 3.1%. Revision Details: Upward revisions in investment and consumer spending contributed to the stronger growth. Government spending was …

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• 28 August 2025 3:14 pm

  Oil Prices Slip Amid Seasonal Demand Concerns and Russian Supply Restart

  

  Price Action (1033 GMT) Brent Crude: $67.77, -0.4% WTI Crude: $63.94, -0.3% Key Drivers Seasonal Demand: U.S. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer driving season, expected to reduce gasoline consumption. Russian Supply: Druzhba pipeline deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after last week’s outage due to a …

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• 28 August 2025 2:11 pm

  Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets and Market Uncertainty

  

  Price Action Bitcoin (BTC): $112,869.5, +1.7% Recent Trend: Fell below $109,000 earlier this week (seven-week low), now recovering slightly. Year-to-Date Movement: Down >10% from August peak above $124,000. Drivers Fed Rate Cut Expectations: Traders price ~85% chance of a 0.25% rate cut in September. Trump & Fed Uncertainty: President Donald …

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• 28 August 2025 1:08 pm

  European Stocks Mostly Higher Amid Nvidia Earnings and Economic Data Awaiting

  

  European equities mostly rose on Thursday as investors digested Nvidia’s earnings and awaited eurozone consumer confidence data. Indexes Performance (08:15 GMT) Germany DAX: +0.4% France CAC 40: +1.1% (rebounding from earlier political-driven losses) U.K. FTSE 100: -0.1% Nvidia Earnings & China Impact Earnings: Stronger-than-expected for July quarter, with above-consensus guidance …

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• 28 August 2025 12:32 pm

  Dollar Struggles as Fed Rate Cut Bets Gain Traction

  

  The U.S. dollar struggled to advance against major currencies on Thursday amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve could reduce interest rates next month. Traders reacted to comments from New York Fed chief John Williams, who signaled a rate cut was possible, and to President Trump’s campaign to replace Fed …

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• 28 August 2025 1:57 am

  Trump’s India Tariffs Escalate Global Trade Tensions

  

  The U.S. has imposed a new round of tariffs on imports from India, raising the rate to 50%, a move that could disrupt a growing bilateral trade relationship and increase costs for American consumers. This action follows a previous 25% baseline tariff, making the new levies on goods from India, …

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• 28 August 2025 1:26 am

  Dow Jones Rallies as Equities Move Higher

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) advanced on Wednesday, mirroring a broader upward trend in the equities market. Despite a lack of major market-moving news, investors are showing a renewed appetite for stocks. Key economic data, including U.S. GDP growth and PCE inflation figures, are scheduled for release later in …

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