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August, 2025

• 22 August 2025 9:42 pm

  Wall Street Soars Over 1,000 Points as Powell Hints at Rate Cuts in Jackson Hole

  

  U.S. stocks staged a sharp rebound on Friday, snapping a two-day losing streak, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank may be preparing to cut interest rates.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped nearly 1,000 points, or 2.2%, to close at 43,744. The Nasdaq 100, driven by heavyweight …

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• 22 August 2025 8:19 pm

  Loonie Soars as Powell Turns Dovish: USD/CAD Slides Below 1.3840

  

  The Canadian dollar gained ground on Friday, sending USD/CAD lower by nearly half a percent, as dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and upbeat Canadian retail sales data combined to pressure the greenback. The pair slipped 0.49% to 1.3835 in North American trading, retreating from an earlier daily …

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• 22 August 2025 7:31 pm

  Yen Soars as Powell’s Remarks Spur Rate Cut Bets

  

  The Japanese yen advanced sharply against the US dollar on Friday, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium fueled speculation of an impending rate cut. The USD/JPY pair retreated from a three-week high of 148.78 to trade near 146.66, marking a near 1% drop and …

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• 22 August 2025 6:13 pm

  Powell Hints at Imminent Rate Cuts as Trump’s Pressure on the Fed Intensifies

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that long-awaited interest rate cuts could arrive soon, marking the first such move during the current presidential term. In a pivotal speech at a major central banking forum, Powell highlighted growing concerns over a weakening job market, suggesting that lower rates might be …

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• 22 August 2025 1:42 am

  US Bond Yields Continue to Rise After Manufacturing Data

  

  U.S. bond yields continued their ascent on Thursday, bolstered by recent statements from Federal Reserve officials and a series of unexpectedly positive economic reports. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed to 4.330% from its previous close of 4.299%.This increase was fueled by comments from Beth Hammack, a …

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• 22 August 2025 12:06 am

  Investors hit the brakes: Dow Jones tumbles amid rate cut fears

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to its lowest point in over a week on Thursday as investors grew cautious about the prospects for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. While some positive economic data helped to limit losses, the market remains concerned that rising inflation—fueled by tariffs—could …

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• 21 August 2025 10:36 pm

  Jerome Powell’s Pivotal Address: Three Scenarios for the Market’s Next Move

  

  As the financial world awaits Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech at the annual economic symposium this Friday, investors are holding their breath for clarity on the central bank’s stance regarding interest rates. Amid a backdrop of mixed economic signals—steady GDP growth despite a struggling labor market, and …

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• 21 August 2025 9:19 pm

  Gold’s Resilience Ahead of Jackson Hole: A Pivotal Moment for Monetary Policy

  

  Gold prices have held firm amid mounting anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, where Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver a key speech on economic outlook and policy direction. As of Thursday, spot gold dipped slightly by 0.1% to $3,342.25 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for …

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• 21 August 2025 8:07 pm

  Boeing Edges Closer to Historic Mega-Deal with China for 500 Jets Amid Trade Talks

  

  Boeing is on the verge of sealing a monumental aircraft deal with China that could involve selling up to 500 planes, according to informed sources. If finalized, this agreement would end a prolonged freeze on sales that dates back to a high-level U.S. visit to Beijing in 2017.Negotiations between Boeing …

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• 21 August 2025 7:04 pm

  PMIs Reading Explained: Is the US economy picking up speed?

  

  New data from S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) suggests that U.S. business activity saw a surprising acceleration in August, adding to signs of a strong third quarter. The Composite PMI, which combines manufacturing and services, rose to 55.4, up from 55.1 in July. Since any reading above 50 indicates …

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• 21 August 2025 2:13 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: A Global Economic Pulse Check, PMI Data Takes Center Stage

  

  Forex markets are abuzz as a wave of key economic indicators, particularly the highly anticipated Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, prepares to hit the wires. This global pulse check will offer fresh insights into the health of various economies, potentially shaking up currency valuations and setting the tone for the …

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• 21 August 2025 1:45 am

  Dow Jones Grapples with Tech Weakness as Jackson Hole Looms

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is struggling to find a clear direction, hovering around the 45,000 mark. The major index faced downward pressure as investors began to take profits from tech stocks, which have seen a significant run-up. While the Dow managed to recover some of its losses, market …

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• 20 August 2025 10:18 pm

  Minutes Highlight Broad Agreement on Holding Rates Steady Amid Tariff Fog

  

  In a revealing snapshot of internal deliberations, the latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes indicate that nearly all participants at the late July meeting endorsed maintaining the benchmark interest rate within the 4.25% to 4.50% range, viewing it as a prudent stance given ongoing economic uncertainties. This consensus underscores a …

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