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August, 2025

• 6 August 2025 12:12 am

  Crude Oil Markets Wobble as U.S.-Russia Sanctions Clash Intensifies

  

  Crude oil markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday as escalating U.S. sanction threats against Russia heightened tensions, sending West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices on a rollercoaster ride before settling lower. The Trump administration’s aggressive push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, a key promise of President Donald Trump’s campaign, has collided …

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• 5 August 2025 11:25 pm

  Dollar Surges Amid Trade Tariff Debates

  

  The U.S. dollar has maintained its strong upward momentum into the start of the week, bolstered by ongoing debates surrounding the White House’s trade tariff policies, speculation about further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and uncertainty over who will succeed Chair Jerome Powell. Meanwhile, global markets are closely watching the …

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• 5 August 2025 10:16 pm

  U.S. Stocks Slide as Services Sector Declines and Trade Tensions Escalate

  

  U.S. stock markets are retreating in Tuesday’s trading session, driven by a disappointing services sector report and rising concerns over escalating trade policies. This combination of weak economic data and political uncertainty has dampened investor confidence.The downturn follows the release of the U.S. Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from the …

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• 5 August 2025 8:56 pm

  Bitcoin Mining in 2025: Is It All About High Costs, Green Demands, and Tech Hurdles?

  

  Bitcoin mining in 2025 confronts a multifaceted array of environmental, economic, regulatory, technical, and social challenges that demand innovative solutions to ensure the industry’s sustainability and profitability. The process consumes approximately 150 terawatt-hours of energy annually, generating significant carbon emissions that spark environmental concerns and intensify regulatory oversight. This high …

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• 5 August 2025 8:09 pm

  Mixed European Economic Indicators Keep the Euro Stable

  

  Dollar’s Mixed Signals Create Currency Tug-of-WarThe Euro is holding onto modest gains against the US Dollar, as a blend of conflicting economic signals from both sides of the Atlantic keeps investors in a state of flux. A sharp rebound in the Euro on Friday, triggered by a weaker-than-expected US jobs …

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• 5 August 2025 7:14 pm

  Palantir’s Billion-Dollar Quarter: A Breakthrough for the AI Giant

  

  Palantir’s stock is soaring, driven by a blockbuster second-quarter earnings report that saw the company’s revenue top $1 billion for the first time. The data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse crushed Wall Street’s expectations, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.16 on $1 billion in sales, significantly higher than …

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• 5 August 2025 5:40 pm

  Trump Discusses Federal Reserve Chair, Tariff Plans, and Trade Deals

  

  In a recent interview with CNBC, President Donald Trump made several key announcements regarding U.S. economic policy, including his thoughts on the Federal Reserve chairmanship, new tariffs, and ongoing international trade negotiations. Fed Chair AppointmentTrump confirmed that Scott Bessent has declined consideration for the role of Federal Reserve Chair, sparking …

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• 5 August 2025 4:02 pm

  Wall Street Futures Edge Higher as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Earnings Reports Drive Market Sentiment

  

  U.S. stock futures inched higher on Tuesday, bolstered by growing optimism over potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, while investors shifted their focus to a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports. At 6:51 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were up 16.75 points, or 0.26%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 90 points, …

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• 5 August 2025 2:04 pm

  Oil Prices Steady Amid Rising OPEC+ Supply and Tariff Concerns Over India’s Russian Oil Purchases

  

  Oil prices remained little changed on Tuesday as traders weighed the impact of rising supply from OPEC+ and concerns about weaker global demand, against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on India over its Russian oil imports. OPEC+ Boosts Production Amid Supply Concerns The Organization of the Petroleum …

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• 5 August 2025 12:33 pm

  U.S. Dollar Steadies Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Slowing Economy

  

  The U.S. dollar stabilized on Tuesday after suffering losses following the disappointing July jobs report, as traders focused on the potential for further Federal Reserve rate cuts amid growing concerns over a slowing U.S. economy. Dollar Index Rises After Payrolls Data Impact At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index, …

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• 5 August 2025 10:40 am

  Bitcoin Remains Rangebound Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

  

  Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, staying within its recent trading range as traders weighed the growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs and economic growth, which kept risk appetite subdued. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was flat at $114,373.5 as of 00:57 ET (04:57 GMT), continuing its struggle to build on …

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• 5 August 2025 9:39 am

  Gold Prices Steady as Markets Anticipate Fed Rate Cuts Amid Rising Trade Tensions

  

  Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after three consecutive days of gains, buoyed by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut in September. This sentiment was further fueled by concerns over the U.S. economy and escalating trade tensions, which continue to provide support for safe-haven assets …

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• 5 August 2025 2:43 am

  Can Switzerland Dodge Trump’s Tariff Storm with a Sweeter Deal?

  

  Switzerland is racing against time to counter steep U.S. tariffs set to hit its exports with a hefty 39% duty, one of the highest globally, starting Thursday, August 7, 2025. The Alpine nation, stunned by President Donald Trump’s announcement, convened an emergency meeting on Monday to craft a “more attractive” …

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