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August, 2025

• 12 August 2025 12:23 pm

  European Stocks Rise as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Boosts Investor Sentiment

  

  European stocks saw modest gains on Tuesday, bolstered by news of the U.S.-China tariff truce extension, while investors awaited the release of key U.S. inflation data. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX index in Germany rose by 0.3%, the CAC 40 in France gained 0.5%, and the FTSE 100 …

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• 12 August 2025 10:48 am

  U.K. Unemployment Rate Holds Steady as Pay Growth Remains Elevated

  

  The U.K. unemployment rate remained unchanged in June, holding at 4.7%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday. This marks the highest unemployment rate since July 2021, continuing its rise from 4.7% in May, which was the highest level in nearly four years. Despite this, …

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• 12 August 2025 9:40 am

  Asian Stock Markets Rise as Tariff Truce and RBA Rate Cut Boost Sentiment

  

  Most Asian stock markets saw gains on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high and shares in Sydney also reaching new peaks following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) widely anticipated rate cut. Meanwhile, U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged in Asian trading. RBA Cuts Rates by 25bps, …

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• 12 August 2025 2:33 am

  Last Minute Decision: Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days Amid Trade Talks

  

  In a last-minute decision, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend a trade truce with China, delaying the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods for an additional 90 days. The move comes just hours before the existing tariff suspension was set to expire, offering …

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• 12 August 2025 1:09 am

  EUR/USD Declines Amid US CPI Anticipation and Geopolitical Shifts

  

  The EUR/USD currency pair slipped by 0.26%, settling at 1.1615 after reaching a daily high of 1.1675. The decline was driven by increased demand for the US dollar as traders positioned themselves ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release scheduled for Tuesday. This upcoming inflation report is …

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• 12 August 2025 12:37 am

  EU vs. US on Russia: When Sanctions Clash with Concessions

  

  The European Union and the United States are adopting starkly different approaches to Russia’s war in Ukraine, creating a transatlantic rift with significant geopolitical and market implications. While Brussels doubles down on economic sanctions, Washington’s shift toward diplomacy and concessions signals a potential softening of pressure on Moscow. This divergence …

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• 11 August 2025 11:51 pm

  Market Movers – North America Session: US CPI Data Stirs Global Markets

  

  Global financial markets are on high alert as investors brace for a crucial week dominated by the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The US dollar has gained traction, pushing past the 99.00 level on the US Dollar Index, though it later relinquished some of those gains. This uptick …

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• 11 August 2025 10:41 pm

  Gold’s Glitter Dims but Bullish Path Persists Ahead of Key CPI Data

  

  Gold prices faced a turbulent start to the week of August 11, 2025, dropping sharply to around $3,345 per troy ounce, a decline of nearly 1.5% on Monday, as optimism over potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks and a firmer risk appetite curbed safe-haven demand. December gold futures fell $80.50 to $3,410.80, …

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• 11 August 2025 9:48 pm

  Trump-Putin Summit Casts Shadow Over EUR/JPY as Markets Await Key Data

  

  The EUR/JPY currency pair is holding steady as investors shift their focus to a crucial upcoming geopolitical event. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a potential end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. …

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• 11 August 2025 9:44 pm

  Wall Street Eyes New Heights Amid Inflation Watch and Tariff Talks

  

  US stock markets held steady as investors anticipated key economic data and navigated evolving trade policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly by 0.3%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edged up by 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively, both poised for potential record-breaking closes. This followed a strong week …

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• 11 August 2025 8:43 pm

  US Inflation Fears Weigh on Canadian Dollar

  

  The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is taking a step back against the US Dollar (USD) as markets grow cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report. With a light economic calendar on the Canadian side, the Greenback is in the driver’s seat, fueled by market anticipation and a general move toward …

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• 11 August 2025 7:52 pm

  US and China Approach Trade Truce

  

  The United States and China are likely to extend their current tariff truce, which is set to expire this week. The move could pave the way for a more comprehensive trade deal to be finalized at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea at the end of October. …

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• 11 August 2025 4:02 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Prepare for Key Week Amid Trade Policy and Tariff Uncertainty

  

  U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged on Monday as investors braced for a busy week ahead, with major semiconductor companies facing uncertainty due to the latest developments in U.S.-China trade policy. Semiconductor giants Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) were both in the red, with Nvidia …

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