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August, 2025

• 14 August 2025 4:57 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Show Modest Drop, but Hiring Remains Tepid

  

  Last week, initial applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits fell slightly, reflecting low layoffs, but hiring remains cautious amid slowing domestic demand. Key Data: Initial claims: 224,000 (down 3,000 from previous week) Forecast: 228,000 claims Continuing claims: 1.953 million (down 15,000), reflecting people remaining on benefits after their first week …

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• 14 August 2025 4:54 pm

  U.S. Producer Prices Accelerate in July Amid Tariff Pressures

  

  The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.9% in July, a sharp acceleration after no change in June, signaling potential inflationary pressure from tariffs. Year-on-Year: PPI increased 3.3%, up from 2.4% in the previous 12 months Economist Expectations: Forecasts had predicted 0.2% monthly and 2.5% yearly, meaning …

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• 14 August 2025 3:57 pm

  UK Economy Slows Less Than Expected in Q2 2025, Easing Pressure on Finance Minister

  

  Britain’s economy grew 0.3% between April and June 2025, slower than the 0.7% expansion in Q1 but above the 0.1% forecast by the Bank of England and economists, despite the impact of U.S. trade tariffs and a weaker labor market. GDP Performance: April: -0.1% (smaller decline than initially reported) May: …

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• 14 August 2025 2:37 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Pause After Recent Highs as Investors Await Economic Data

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded near the flatline on Thursday as investors took a breather following recent record highs, awaiting new economic data to assess the health of the U.S. economy. Futures Movement (05:55 ET / 09:55 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: +29 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: -2 points (-0.1%) …

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• 14 August 2025 12:18 pm

  Bitcoin Hits Record High Amid Rate Cut Bets and Corporate Buying; Ether Near 2021 High

  

  Bitcoin surged to a record on Thursday, fueled by growing expectations of a September Federal Reserve interest rate cut and increased corporate buying. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly touched $124,436.8 before easing slightly to $123,164.1, up 3.2% by 00:47 ET (04:47 GMT). Corporate Interest and Rate Cut Optimism Drive BitcoinBitcoin’s …

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• 14 August 2025 10:31 am

  Oil Prices Edge Higher Ahead of U.S.-Russia Summit Amid Mixed Market Signals

  

  Oil prices rose modestly on Thursday as investors weigh geopolitical risks ahead of the U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine, scheduled for Friday, while a softer market outlook limited gains. Brent crude futures increased 24 cents, or 0.37%, to $65.87 a barrel at 0356 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …

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• 14 August 2025 9:37 am

  Oil Prices Edge Higher Ahead of U.S.-Russia Summit Amid Mixed Market Signals

  

  Oil prices rose modestly on Thursday as investors weigh geopolitical risks ahead of the U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine, scheduled for Friday, while a softer market outlook limited gains. Brent crude futures increased 24 cents, or 0.37%, to $65.87 a barrel at 0356 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …

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• 13 August 2025 11:03 pm

  A New Chapter for Bitcoin: Institutional Investment Rises

  

  The financial world is undergoing a seismic shift, with digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum evolving from niche technologies to integral components of institutional investment portfolios. This transformation is not a fleeting trend but a fundamental re-evaluation of value and risk, driven by a confluence of macroeconomic factors and market …

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• 13 August 2025 10:22 pm

  Trump Outlines Economic and Diplomatic Views on Rate Cut, Ukraine Talks

  

  President Donald Trump recently shared his views on both domestic economic policy and international diplomacy, touching on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.Regarding his efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, Trump indicated a second meeting with Russian President …

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• 13 August 2025 9:39 pm

  US Treasury Yields Plunge Amid Surging Bets on Fed Rate Cuts

  

  US Treasury bond yields have been on a downward trajectory since Wall Street opened for trading, fueled by growing anticipation that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates at its next policy meeting. This shift reflects broader market confidence in an easing monetary policy, driven by recent economic indicators signaling …

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• 13 August 2025 8:16 pm

  Gold Steadies Above $3,350 as Soft Dollar Counters Bullish Market Vibes

  

  Gold prices are holding firm above the $3,350 mark, bolstered by a weakening US Dollar that is countering an overall optimistic mood in global markets. During the American trading session, the precious metal has edged up by 0.25%, consolidating after peaking at $3,370 earlier in the day. This stability comes …

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• 13 August 2025 7:39 pm

  Pound Surges Against Dollar as Fed Rate Cut Frenzy Ignores Sticky Inflation

  

  The British pound is staging a robust comeback against the US dollar, climbing 0.56% to trade at 1.3572 after dipping to a low of 1.3487. This surge comes amid widespread weakness in the greenback, fueled by mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will kick off a fresh round of monetary …

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• 13 August 2025 3:44 pm

  Dollar Dips to Two-Week Low Amid Tame U.S. Inflation and Political Concerns

  

  The U.S. dollar fell to a two-week low on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month. The dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of peers, dropped to 97.62, its lowest level since July 28, extending Tuesday’s 0.5% …

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