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August, 2025

• 19 August 2025 9:48 am

  Yen Gains as Central Bank Policies Diverge

  

  The Japanese Yen (JPY) is showing modest gains against the US Dollar (USD), a reflection of the persistent policy divergence between the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the Federal Reserve (Fed). While the JPY has been a safe-haven asset, its recent strength is primarily driven by the BoJ’s increasingly hawkish …

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• 19 August 2025 3:49 am

  Trump’s Ukraine Diplomacy: Short-Term Oil Surge Masks Long-Term Risks

  

  Oil prices climbed 1% on Monday, reflecting investor optimism around U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Brent crude rose 75 cents to $66.60 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased 62 cents to $63.42. This uptick reverses last week’s drops of 1.1% for Brent and 1.7% …

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• 19 August 2025 2:43 am

  Bitcoin’s Bullish Rally Stalls Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty

  

  Bitcoin’s remarkable rally, which saw it surge to a new all-time high of $124,517 on August 14th, has hit a wall. In the days since, the price has corrected sharply, falling to $116,263 as of late Monday, a 7.6% drop from its peak. This significant price movement underscores a simple …

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• 19 August 2025 1:37 am

  Dollar Climbs, Yields Surge: Debt Overhang Spells Trouble Ahead

  

  U.S. bond yields are climbing sharply as the national debt eclipses $37 trillion, a threshold crossed just last week amid fresh fiscal expansions. This surge underscores a precarious balancing act: short-term stimulus through tax cuts versus long-term risks of higher borrowing costs and market volatility. The trajectory demands urgent policy …

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• 19 August 2025 12:44 am

  Wall Street Pauses Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

  

  After a record-breaking rally, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is taking a moment to catch its breath. The index, which recently crested 45,277, has pulled back slightly, settling below the 45,000 mark. This pause in bullish momentum isn’t a sign of weakness; instead, it reflects a market holding steady …

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• 18 August 2025 11:29 pm

  Market Drivers – US Session: Focus Shifts to Canada’s Inflation

  

  Recent movements in the forex world highlight a period of heightened caution and strategic positioning by market participants. As we head into a pivotal week, the spotlight is on key economic indicators and central bank commentary that will likely shape the near-term direction of major currencies.The U.S. Dollar’s Resilient RallyThe …

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• 18 August 2025 10:27 pm

  Trump’s Promises of Manufacturing Boom Meet Economic Skepticism

  

  Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including sweeping tariffs on imports from over 100 countries, are being touted by his administration as the catalyst for a grand revival of American manufacturing. White House officials argue that these measures will make foreign goods more expensive, encouraging companies to produce domestically and restore …

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• 18 August 2025 9:34 pm

  Trump’s Delegation Confirms Putin Is Ready for Concessions

  

  A new wave of diplomacy is sweeping through Washington as European leaders, accompanied by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrive for peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. This follows recent statements by President Donald Trump, who has offered a glimpse into the proposals he plans to discuss with …

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• 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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