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August, 2025

• 11 August 2025 2:05 pm

  Bitcoin and Ether Surge as U.S. Crypto-Friendly Move Boosts Markets

  

  Bitcoin extended its strong rebound on Monday, climbing 3.4% to $122,084.1 by 01:00 ET (05:00 GMT), staying within reach of its mid-July record high of over $123,000. The surge follows significant momentum from the latter part of last week, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, which allowed retirement …

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• 11 August 2025 12:56 pm

  U.S. Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Tariff Deal Deadline and Inflation Report

  

  The U.S. dollar remained relatively unchanged on Monday as investors awaited crucial events set to shape market expectations in the coming days. With Tuesday’s deadline looming for Washington and Beijing to finalize a tariff deal, alongside a key U.S. inflation report, the currency remains in a holding pattern ahead of …

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• 11 August 2025 12:07 pm

  European Shares Rise Amid Optimism Over Potential Ukraine Peace Deal

  

  European stocks extended their gains on Monday, maintaining strong momentum from the previous week. Investors are buoyed by growing optimism over a potential peace agreement in Ukraine, while also shifting their focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data and tariff negotiations set for later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 …

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• 11 August 2025 11:30 am

  Gold Prices Decline Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data and Tariff Clarity

  

  Gold prices saw a decline in Asian trade on Monday, as investors awaited key inflation data from the U.S. and sought clarity from the White House on upcoming tariff rulings affecting bullion bars. Gold Prices Dip Amid Market Uncertainty: Spot Gold: Spot gold fell 0.7%, reaching $3,376.24 an ounce. Gold …

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• 11 August 2025 9:35 am

  Oil Prices Decline Amid U.S.-Russia Talks and Weak Chinese Inflation Data

  

  Oil prices continued their downward trajectory in Asian trading on Monday, extending the sharp declines observed last week. Investors are closely watching the upcoming U.S.-Russia summit, while concerns about demand persist amid weak economic data from top oil importer China. Key Drivers of Oil Price Decline: U.S.-Russia Summit and Tariff …

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• 10 August 2025 11:12 pm

  Weekly Recap: Global Markets Grapple with Volatility as Tariffs and Policy Shifts Dominate

  

  Global financial markets faced a turbulent week from August 4-8, 2025, marked by a fragile rebound overshadowed by escalating trade tensions, mixed economic signals, and shifts in central bank policy. U.S. stocks staged a recovery, with the tech sector leading gains, while European and Asian equities showed resilience despite trade-related …

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• 9 August 2025 2:34 am

  Is Alaska’s August 15 Trump-Putin Summit A Potential Game-Changer for Global Markets?

  

  On August 15, 2025, a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska could reshape global financial markets. With discussions centered on a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, the outcome of this summit has the potential to influence energy prices, stock indices, …

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• 9 August 2025 12:48 am

  Trump Shakes Up Fed with New Appointment, Eyes Powell’s Successor

  

  US Donald Trump announced a bold move for the Federal Reserve, nominating Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a vacant governor seat, keeping options open for selecting Jerome Powell’s successor as Fed Chair in May 2026. Miran’s appointment, pending Senate confirmation, follows Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation on August 1, whose term …

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• 9 August 2025 12:18 am

  Euro Holds Near Weekly Highs Amid U.S. Dollar Weakness

  

  The Euro (EUR) maintained strength against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 8, 2025, with the EUR/USD pair trading at 1.1648, down slightly by 0.14% but holding close to the weekly high near 1.1700. The pair’s resilience comes as the dollar faces a weekly loss of over 1.84%, driven …

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• 8 August 2025 11:03 pm

  Swiss Franc Edges Up Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures on Gold Exports

  

  The Swiss Franc (CHF) gained slightly against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair rising to 0.8082, up 0.00163 CHF (+0.20%) at 10:58 PM EEST. The pair remained confined to a narrow range, reflecting cautious market sentiment as traders assessed the impact of new U.S. tariffs on …

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• 8 August 2025 10:11 pm

  Oil Prices Slide Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions and Global Supply Shifts

  

  Oil markets faced renewed pressure on Friday, August 8, 2025, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settling at $63.48 per barrel, down $0.33 (-0.52%), and Brent crude at $66.24, down $0.18 (-0.27%), as of 11:25 PM EEST. Both benchmarks have slumped over 5% this week, driven by U.S. tariffs targeting Indian …

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• 8 August 2025 9:09 pm

  With 3% Weekly Gain: Gold Prices Hover Below $3,400 Amid Tariff Tensions

  

  Gold prices held steady at $3,396.55 per troy ounce on Friday, August 8, 2025, showing a marginal gain of $0.07 (0.00%) in a cautious trading session at 8:45 PM EEST. After touching a two-week high of $3,409.43 earlier in the day, the precious metal struggled to break the key $3,400 …

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• 8 August 2025 8:07 pm

  Pound Sterling Holds Firm as BoE Signals Future Pause on Rate Cuts

  

  The GBP/USD pair remained steady at 1.3437 during Friday’s North American trading session on August 8, 2025, as the U.S. dollar staged a modest recovery. The Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, in a closely contested 5-4 vote, has fueled market …

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