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August, 2025

• 14 August 2025 10:51 pm

  Market Drivers: US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment Take Spotlight

  

  The US Dollar (USD) gained momentum on Thursday, buoyed by stronger-than-anticipated US producer price data and a solid weekly labor market report. While trade tensions have eased slightly, investors remain cautious ahead of a high-profile US-Russia summit scheduled for Friday.Key Events to Watch on Friday, August 15The US Dollar Index …

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• 14 August 2025 9:52 pm

  USD/JPY Surges as Robust US Data Bolsters Dollar

  

  The USD/JPY currency pair rebounded sharply from a three-week low on Thursday, gaining over 150 pips after strong US economic data bolstered the US Dollar. The pair, which earlier dipped to around 146.22, surged to approximately 147.90 by the close of the American session, marking a 0.35% increase. This rally …

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• 14 August 2025 8:50 pm

  Inflation Surprise Dims Hopes for a September Rate Cut

  

  President Donald Trump’s repeated demands for a September interest rate cut have hit a significant roadblock following the release of new data showing a sharp rise in July’s producer prices. The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by …

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• 14 August 2025 7:54 pm

  Silver’s Rebound Halted as Strong US Data Boosts Dollar

  

  Silver (XAG/USD) saw its recent rebound stall, slipping to the $38.00 mark on Thursday as a resurgent US Dollar weighed on the precious metal. The decline follows the release of unexpectedly strong US economic data, which has led traders to reassess the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts by the …

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• 14 August 2025 7:03 pm

  Wholesale Prices Surge as Tariffs Ripple Through US Economy

  

  In July, US wholesale prices soared by 3.3% compared to the previous year, marking the largest increase since February and signaling that tariffs are increasingly impacting the American economy. The Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks the prices domestic producers charge for goods and services, surged past June’s 2.4% annual …

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• 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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