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August, 2025

• 15 August 2025 9:16 pm

  Yen Surges as Japan’s GDP Shines, US Economic Data Falters

  

  The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD), pushing the USD/JPY pair toward 147.00, a drop of nearly 0.5% today. This move is fueled by upbeat Japanese growth figures and a faltering US economy, sparking safe-haven demand for the Yen.Japan’s Economy OutperformsJapan’s Q2 GDP exceeded expectations, …

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• 15 August 2025 8:11 pm

  USD/CHF Slides Toward 0.8050 as Weak US Data Puts Pressure on the Dollar

  

  The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair easing toward the crucial 0.8050 mark during the American session. The Greenback faced headwinds as a fresh batch of US economic data painted a mixed picture, highlighting slowing consumer demand and reinforcing concerns over …

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• 15 August 2025 7:07 pm

  Gold Struggles Near Two-Week Low as Rising Yields Offset Dollar Weakness

  

  Gold prices hovered near a two-week low on Friday, finding limited support from a softer US Dollar, while rising Treasury yields kept gains in check. Trading in a narrow range around $3,340 per ounce during the American session, the precious metal struggled to surpass the key resistance at $3,350, reflecting …

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• 15 August 2025 4:01 pm

  Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine and Nuclear Deal

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday at a Cold War-era air base in Alaska, marking their first face-to-face encounter since Trump returned to the White House. The meeting is expected to center on efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine, with …

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• 15 August 2025 2:49 pm

  European Stocks Near Five-Month High as Earnings Optimism Outweighs Inflation Concerns

  

  European equities advanced on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 climbing 0.2% by 07:17 GMT, buoyed by strength in miners and chemical stocks. The index is trading near its highest level in almost five months, supported by a largely upbeat corporate earnings season. Geopolitical Focus: U.S.-Russia TalksInvestors are also watching …

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• 15 August 2025 2:06 pm

  Gold Edges Up in Asia Despite Weekly Losses Amid Fed Rate Speculation

  

  Gold prices in Asian trade on Friday inched higher, though they were set for a weekly decline, as investors weighed reduced expectations for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut against geopolitical developments, including U.S.-Russia talks scheduled later in the day. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,344.88 an ounce, while December …

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• 15 August 2025 1:37 pm

  Bitcoin Pulls Back from Record High as Hot U.S. PPI Data Tempers Fed Easing Bets

  

  Bitcoin retreated on Friday, reversing from record highs above $124,000 as stronger-than-expected U.S. producer price data cooled expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts next month. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 2.2% to $119,112.5 as of 02:04 ET (06:04 GMT), after touching an all-time high of $124,436.8 in the previous …

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• 15 August 2025 1:25 pm

  China’s July Economic Data Disappoints Amid Cooling Global Demand

  

  China’s industrial production and retail sales for July fell short of market expectations, highlighting ongoing weaknesses in both domestic consumption and export demand, according to official data released Friday. Industrial Production SlowsIndustrial output grew 5.7% year-on-year in July, missing expectations of 6% and down from 6.8% in June. The slowdown …

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• 15 August 2025 12:01 pm

  Asian Markets Mixed as Japan GDP Surprises, Chinese Data Disappoints

  

  Asian equity markets showed a mixed performance on Friday, with Japan’s stocks rallying on stronger-than-expected economic growth, while Hong Kong fell amid weak Chinese industrial and retail data. Trading volumes were thin in South Korea and India due to public holidays. Japan’s Economic Growth Supports NikkeiTokyo’s Nikkei 225 surged 1%, …

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• 15 August 2025 1:10 am

  Wall Street Stumbles as Hot PPI Data Reignites Inflation Fears

  

  Wall Street experienced a muted close on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as stronger-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data for July signaled persistent inflationary pressures, largely attributed to tariff pass-through effects. The major indices erased early gains and ended the day with modest declines or flat performance, halting a recent rally …

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• 15 August 2025 12:45 am

  EUR/USD Plummets as Hot US PPI Dashes Hopes for Big Fed Rate Cut

  

  The EUR/USD pair tumbled 0.57% to 1.1638 on Thursday, driven by a surprisingly robust US inflation report that crushed expectations for a substantial Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September. The sharp decline followed stronger-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which reignited inflationary concerns and bolstered the US Dollar.The …

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• 14 August 2025 11:49 pm

  Gold Hit Hard by US Inflation Data

  

  Gold prices plummeted on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after robust US Producer Price Index (PPI) data for July revealed persistent inflationary pressures, boosting the US Dollar and dimming hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.9% month-over-month PPI surge, the largest since …

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• 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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