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August, 2025

• 27 August 2025 9:40 pm

  Oil’s Tug-of-War: Crude Interacts With Oversupply and Geopolitics

  

  WTI (West Texas Intermediate) Crude Oil is rebounding on Wednesday after a sharp 2.27% drop in the previous session. At the time of writing, the US benchmark trades near $64.00 per barrel, up 1.2% on the day and recovering from a five-day low of $62.80 hit earlier in European trading …

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• 27 August 2025 8:43 pm

  European Steelmakers Push for Higher Prices Amid Market Uncertainty

  

  European steel producers are testing the market’s willingness to accept price increases for steel products. A leading company has recently raised its hot rolled coil offers, seeking a 3.4% increase from the previous week’s prices for fourth-quarter delivery. This move comes as the industry navigates a complex environment of shifting …

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• 27 August 2025 7:15 pm

  Gold Dips from Two-Week High as Dollar Gains Ground Amid Fed Drama

  

  Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, retreating from a recent two-week peak of $3,394 under pressure from a resurgent US dollar. Despite ongoing political turbulence surrounding efforts to remove a Federal Reserve governor, the precious metal remains supported by broader uncertainties in monetary policy.During the American trading session, gold was …

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• 27 August 2025 4:25 pm

  European Stocks Rebound as Investors Buy the Dip Ahead of Nvidia Earnings

  

  European Stocks Rebound as Investors Buy the Dip Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Pan-European RecoveryEuropean equities edged higher on Wednesday, rebounding from their largest drop in nearly a month. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by 07:07 GMT, with Germany, Italy, and Spain adding between 0.1% and 0.3%. French Political Risks …

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• 27 August 2025 1:58 pm

  Bitcoin Recovers as Crypto Market Reacts to Fed Turmoil and Trump-Crypto Venture

  

  Bitcoin edged higher on Wednesday after hitting a seven-week low in the previous session, as market sentiment remained cautious following U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns over the central bank’s independence. As of 02:32 ET (06:32 GMT), Bitcoin traded 1.2% higher at …

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• 27 August 2025 1:28 pm

  UK Producer Price Inflation Rises, Input Costs Decline

  

  British producer output prices rose 1.9% year-on-year in June, while producer input prices fell 1.0% annually, according to interim data released Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). These figures represent preliminary estimates, as the ONS paused regular publication of the Producer Price Index (PPI) in March after identifying …

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• 27 August 2025 12:51 pm

  Gold Retreats as Dollar Recovers Amid Trump-Fed Dispute

  

  Gold prices pulled back in Asian trade on Wednesday after earlier climbing to a more than two-week high, as markets weighed renewed concerns over U.S. Federal Reserve independence following President Donald Trump’s attempts to remove Governor Lisa Cook. The yellow metal initially surged on Monday after Trump announced Cook’s immediate …

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• 27 August 2025 2:00 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Will Australian Inflation Steal the Spotlight?

  

  As global markets brace for a pivotal week, the spotlight is turning toward Australia’s inflation data, set to influence currency movements and investor sentiment. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the US Dollar (USD) pulled back from recent gains, dipping toward the 98.00 mark on the US Dollar Index (DXY). This …

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• 27 August 2025 12:59 am

  The Battle Over Lisa Cook’s Ousting Explained

  

  On August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his intention to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud in a move that has sparked intense debate over the independence of the Federal Reserve. This unprecedented action marks the first time a U.S. president has attempted to …

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• 26 August 2025 11:31 pm

  Bank of Canada Stands Firm on 2% Inflation Target Amid Trade Uncertainties

  

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining its 2% inflation target, signaling that no changes will be considered during the upcoming monetary policy framework review in 2026. This decision comes as global economic conditions grow increasingly complex, particularly due to unpredictable trade policies and …

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• 26 August 2025 10:46 pm

  Dow Jones Holds Steady as Markets Await Key Inflation Data

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, hovering just above the 45,000 mark as investors adopted a cautious stance, awaiting significant economic data to drive market momentum. With global markets focused on the upcoming release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) inflation data …

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• 26 August 2025 9:52 pm

  Will Trump Have A Majority On Fed?

  

  On August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump made waves with a bold claim that could reshape the Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy. Speaking with confidence, Trump announced that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed’s key interest rate-setting body, would soon see a majority of members favoring rate …

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• 26 August 2025 8:52 pm

  US Consumer Confidence Slips Slightly, Raising Questions About Dollar Strength

  

  US consumer confidence experienced a slight decline in August 2025, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dipping to 97.4 from a revised 98.7 in July, halting the recovery seen in the previous month. This modest drop aligns with expectations of subdued consumer sentiment, reflecting concerns about current economic conditions …

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