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August, 2025

• 18 August 2025 8:36 pm

  Will Fed Chair Have Surprises In His Last Speech at Jackson Hole?

  

  Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, August 22, 2025, offers a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve to signal its next moves. Historically, this event has been a platform for hinting at policy shifts—last year, Powell’s remarks paved the way for a significant rate cut. …

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• 18 August 2025 7:29 pm

  Gold Holds Steady in Tense Trade Amid Economic Crosswinds Before Trump-Zelenskyy Summit

  

  Gold prices maintained a narrow trading band on Monday, August 18, 2025, edging slightly lower by 0.03% to $3,334.620 amid sustained safe-haven interest driven by geopolitical tensions. The precious metal’s intraday volatility saw it rebound from a daily low of $3,323.685 to a high of $3,358.490, reflecting a net daily …

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• 18 August 2025 1:11 am

  Weekly market wrap: Powell’s statements in Jackson Hole into focus  

  

  Throughout the last trading week, US dollar was a net loser amid improvement in risk appetite, increasing expectations of a rate cut by the Fed in September meeting, relative stability in prices, and fears of intervention in Fed’s policies. Although Trump-Putin summit in Alaska didn’t reach a peace deal in …

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• 16 August 2025 12:04 am

  EUR/USD Surges as US Inflation Stokes Fed Rate Cut Doubts

  

  The EUR/USD pair powered through a second straight week of gains, climbing to a high of 1.1730 and settling just above 1.1700, eyeing this year’s peak at 1.1830. While the Euro showed modest strength amid lackluster European data, the US Dollar took a hit as markets grappled with mixed inflation …

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• 15 August 2025 11:29 pm

  Sanctions and Inflation Sink Russia as Putin Hits Alaska’s Stage

  

  As world leaders gear up for a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, Russia’s walking into the ring with a battered economy. The war-driven boom, fueled by massive military spending and steady oil exports, is running on fumes. Persistent inflation, sky-high interest rates, and relentless Western sanctions are hitting Russian consumers …

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• 15 August 2025 11:10 pm

  Dow Jones Hits Record High but Stumbles as Consumer Confidence Wanes

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a fresh all-time high of 45,277 on Friday, breaking past 45,250 for the first time. However, the rally fizzled as weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data and anticipation of a high-profile meeting between global leaders dampened investor enthusiasm by the close of the trading week. …

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• 15 August 2025 10:10 pm

  Dollar Struggles as Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

  

  The US Dollar struggled to gain traction on Friday, keeping bullion prices firm as market participants awaited the outcome of the high-profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Gold (XAU/USD) traded at $3,340, up 0.17%, remaining confined within the $3,330-$3,350 range that has persisted since …

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• 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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