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August, 2025

• 9 August 2025 12:48 am

  Trump Shakes Up Fed with New Appointment, Eyes Powell’s Successor

  

  US Donald Trump announced a bold move for the Federal Reserve, nominating Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a vacant governor seat, keeping options open for selecting Jerome Powell’s successor as Fed Chair in May 2026. Miran’s appointment, pending Senate confirmation, follows Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation on August 1, whose term …

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• 9 August 2025 12:18 am

  Euro Holds Near Weekly Highs Amid U.S. Dollar Weakness

  

  The Euro (EUR) maintained strength against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 8, 2025, with the EUR/USD pair trading at 1.1648, down slightly by 0.14% but holding close to the weekly high near 1.1700. The pair’s resilience comes as the dollar faces a weekly loss of over 1.84%, driven …

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• 8 August 2025 11:03 pm

  Swiss Franc Edges Up Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures on Gold Exports

  

  The Swiss Franc (CHF) gained slightly against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair rising to 0.8082, up 0.00163 CHF (+0.20%) at 10:58 PM EEST. The pair remained confined to a narrow range, reflecting cautious market sentiment as traders assessed the impact of new U.S. tariffs on …

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• 8 August 2025 10:11 pm

  Oil Prices Slide Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions and Global Supply Shifts

  

  Oil markets faced renewed pressure on Friday, August 8, 2025, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settling at $63.48 per barrel, down $0.33 (-0.52%), and Brent crude at $66.24, down $0.18 (-0.27%), as of 11:25 PM EEST. Both benchmarks have slumped over 5% this week, driven by U.S. tariffs targeting Indian …

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• 8 August 2025 9:09 pm

  With 3% Weekly Gain: Gold Prices Hover Below $3,400 Amid Tariff Tensions

  

  Gold prices held steady at $3,396.55 per troy ounce on Friday, August 8, 2025, showing a marginal gain of $0.07 (0.00%) in a cautious trading session at 8:45 PM EEST. After touching a two-week high of $3,409.43 earlier in the day, the precious metal struggled to break the key $3,400 …

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• 8 August 2025 8:07 pm

  Pound Sterling Holds Firm as BoE Signals Future Pause on Rate Cuts

  

  The GBP/USD pair remained steady at 1.3437 during Friday’s North American trading session on August 8, 2025, as the U.S. dollar staged a modest recovery. The Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, in a closely contested 5-4 vote, has fueled market …

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• 8 August 2025 7:07 pm

  Fed Signals Optimism Amid Tariff and Labor Challenges

  

  The U.S. economy is holding steady, with recent remarks from a Federal Reserve official highlighting resilience despite ongoing challenges. Financial institutions report reduced funding pressures and solid credit quality, signaling a stable economic foundation. However, businesses continue to grapple with a shortage of skilled labor, prompting cautious approaches to capital …

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• 8 August 2025 5:28 pm

  Canada’s Job Losses Surpass Expectations as Labor Market Struggles in July

  

  Canada’s labor market took an unexpected downturn in July, shedding 41,000 jobs and reversing much of the previous month’s solid gains. The data marks a troubling shift for the nation’s employment prospects and underscores growing challenges in the country’s economic recovery. Key Takeaways from the July Labor Market Report Job …

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• 8 August 2025 2:16 pm

  Bitcoin Rises Amid Trump’s New Executive Order on Alternative Assets in 401(k)s

  

  Bitcoin saw a 1.7% rise on Friday, extending its recent gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at allowing more alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, to be used in 401(k) retirement accounts. The move boosted investor confidence in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as it opens up new …

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• 8 August 2025 1:13 pm

  Gold Prices Rise Amid Trade Uncertainty and Tariffs

  

  Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Friday, heading for weekly gains as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs took effect, amplifying global economic uncertainty. Gold Prices Show Resilience At 05:05 ET (09:05 GMT), spot gold was up by 0.1%, trading at $3,397.69 an ounce, while COMEX gold futures for …

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• 8 August 2025 12:27 pm

  European Stocks Steady as Earnings Season Closes, Tariffs Take Effect

  

  European stocks traded quietly on Friday, consolidating after a generally positive week that featured a strong earnings season and the implementation of U.S. tariffs. Muted Market Moves By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany dropped 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the FTSE 100 in …

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• 8 August 2025 11:41 am

  Oil Prices Fall Amid Trade Concerns and Potential Diplomatic Talks

  

  Oil prices fell on Friday, heading for their steepest weekly losses since late June, as concerns over the latest round of U.S. tariffs and the possibility of easing sanctions on Russia weighed on the market. Price Declines and Weekly Losses Brent crude futures dropped by 51 cents to $65.92 per …

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• 8 August 2025 12:59 am

  Trump’s Tariffs Hit Hard as U.S. Economy Faces Growing Pains

  

  On August 7, 2025, a sweeping wave of U.S. tariffs took effect, targeting imports from over 60 countries and escalating trade tensions to levels unseen since the Great Depression. With rates ranging from 10% to 50%, these levies, championed by President Donald Trump, aim to shrink the U.S. trade deficit …

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