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Wall Street closed the week on a sour note, with U.S. stocks sliding sharply on Friday, August 1, 2025, as a combination of dismal employment figures and President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs crushed investor confidence. The confluence of these negative catalysts dampened risk appetite, sending major indices into a …
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16 May, 2026 12:56 am
US Index Futures Under Pressure Amid Iran War Escalation and Oil Spike
US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution …
15 May, 2026 11:54 pm
Why It Matters: UAE Strengthens Energy Exports With Strategic Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is moving to reshape its energy export strategy with the construction of a …
15 May, 2026 10:52 pm
Fragile Pause in the World’s Biggest Economic Rivalry After Leaders’ Talks
The trade relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, remai…
15 May, 2026 9:46 pm
Carry Trades Roar Back as Interest Rate Gaps Drive G10 Currency Rally
Currency carry trades are enjoying their strongest performance in years as investors return to high-…
15 May, 2026 8:54 pm
British Pound Slides as UK Political Turmoil and Iran Tensions Boost US Dollar
The British Pound extended its sharp decline on Friday, heading toward its fourth consecutive daily …
15 May, 2026 7:47 pm
WTI Oil Surges Above $100 as Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above the key $100-per-barrel level on Friday, as markets reac…
15 May, 2026 7:07 pm
Euro Slides Toward Monthly Lows as Hawkish Fed Bets Strengthen US Dollar
The Euro weakened further against the US Dollar on Friday, with the EUR/USD pair falling toward its …
15 May, 2026 4:46 pm
Oil Erupts Over 2% as Trump Declares War of Words on Iran: Weekly Gains Hit 10% Despite Xi Summit Charm Offensive
Key Takeaways Sharp Friday gains: Brent crude rose 2.8% to $108.65 per barrel, while WTI surged 3.4%…
15 May, 2026 3:53 pm
Trump-Xi Summit Wraps with “Series of New Consensus” — But Concrete Deals Remain a Mystery
Key Takeaways Second round concluded: Trump and Xi wrapped their second round of talks Friday, per C…
15 May, 2026 2:53 pm
Wall Street Futures Tumble as Iran War Threats and Chip Export Snub Crush Record-High Mood
Key Takeaways Futures fall sharply: S&P 500 futures dropped 1.1% to 7,440.50, Nasdaq 100 futures…
Market Analysis
August, 2025
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2 August 2025 1:17 am
WTI Crude Oil Plunges 3% as Geopolitical Risks and Technical Barriers Collide
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil experienced a sharp 3.03% drop on Thursday, August 1, 2025, closing at $67.25 per barrel, down from its previous close of $69.35. This decline erased much of the week’s earlier gains, though WTI remains up approximately 2.25% week-to-date. The sell-off, which saw prices dip …
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2 August 2025 12:37 am
EUR/USD Soars: US Jobs Shock Sparks Fed Rate Cut Frenzy
The EUR/USD pair staged a dramatic rally on Friday, August 1, 2025, surging over 1% from a low of 1.1391 to a high of 1.1554. This sharp climb was fueled by a dismal US jobs report that sent shockwaves through financial markets, prompting investors to ramp up bets on aggressive …
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1 August 2025 11:32 pm
Oil Giants ExxonMobil and Chevron Face Profit Plunge as Crude Prices Tank
Energy titans ExxonMobil and Chevron reported significant profit declines for the second quarter, driven by a sharp drop in crude oil prices. ExxonMobil’s net income fell 23% year-over-year to $7.08 billion, while Chevron’s profits plummeted 44% to $2.49 billion. The slump in oil prices, which dipped below $60 per barrel, …
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1 August 2025 10:25 pm
Trump Slaps Tariffs on 69 Nations as Trade Talks Falter
In a bold move that has sent ripples through global markets, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on 69 trading partners, effective August 1, 2025, after they failed to meet his deadline for submitting trade deal proposals. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, mark the culmination of …
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1 August 2025 9:25 pm
USD/JPY Dips Below 150 as Weak US Jobs Data Fuels Fed Rate Cut Speculation
On Friday, August 1, 2025, the USD/JPY currency pair fell below the key 150.00 level after a weaker-than-anticipated US July labor report. The pair had briefly surpassed 150.00 earlier in the day, a threshold not crossed since early April, driven by divergent signals from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the …
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1 August 2025 8:10 pm
Gold Prices Hover Near $3,300 Amid US Dollar Strength and Tariff Tensions
Gold prices are clinging to the $3,300 mark as investors brace for the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, set to release on Friday at 12:30 GMT. The precious metal, XAU/USD, remains under pressure from a robust US Dollar, which has gained momentum following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish decision …
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1 August 2025 7:37 pm
EUR/GBP Soars 100 Pips: US Jobs Woes and UK Economic Gloom Fuel Rally
The EUR/GBP currency pair staged a dramatic rally on Friday, surging 100 pips from its weekly low of 0.8611 to reach 0.8711. This sharp upswing was driven by a dismal US jobs report and mounting concerns about the UK economy, as investors brace for the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming …
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1 August 2025 4:37 pm
US NFP Rises by 73,000 in July, Falling Short of 110,000 Forecast
Job growth in the United States moderated in July, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 73,000, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure came in below market expectations, which had forecast a gain of 110,000. June’s job growth was also revised sharply downward to …
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1 August 2025 4:10 pm
Eurozone Consumer Inflation Holds Steady in July
Annual CPI: 2.0% (unchanged from June) Core CPI (excluding food and fuel): 2.3% Month-on-Month CPI: 0.0% (flat after a 0.3% gain in June) Key Highlights: Inflation Dynamics: Inflation remains within the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target, easing pressure on policymakers for further rate cuts after the end of the easing …
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1 August 2025 3:20 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Fall Amid Tariff Announcements and Earnings Reports
Market Overview: Dow Jones Futures: Down 375 points (-0.9%) S&P 500 Futures: Down 55 points (-0.9%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: Down 218 points (-0.9%) Key Developments: Tariff Announcements by Trump: President Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs, with some reaching as high as 50% on imports from dozens of …
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1 August 2025 2:14 pm
Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Heading for Weekly Gains
Current Price Movement: Brent Crude: Up 19 cents (+0.26%) at $71.89 a barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI): Up 20 cents (+0.29%) at $69.46 a barrel Weekly Performance: Brent on course for a 5% weekly gain, and WTI for a 6.6% weekly gain. Impact of U.S. Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs: …
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1 August 2025 1:01 pm
Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Heading for Weekly Gains
Current Price Movement: Brent Crude: Up 19 cents (+0.26%) at $71.89 a barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI): Up 20 cents (+0.29%) at $69.46 a barrel Weekly Performance: Brent on course for a 5% weekly gain, and WTI for a 6.6% weekly gain. Impact of U.S. Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs: …
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