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August, 2025

• 29 August 2025 3:07 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Retreat Ahead of PCE Inflation Data

  

  U.S. stock index futures slipped on Friday evening, retreating from recent record highs as investors awaited key inflation data for more clarity on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans. Dow Jones Futures: -155 points (-0.3%) S&P 500 Futures: -18 points (-0.3%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: -108 points (-0.5%) August monthly gains …

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• 29 August 2025 1:35 pm

  Gold and Metals Rise Amid Growing Fed Rate Cut Bets

  

  Gold prices eased slightly on Friday but remained on track for strong gains in August, driven by growing expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold: $3,409.89/oz (-0.2%) Gold futures (October): $3,469.92/oz (-0.1%) August performance: Up 3.7%, approaching April record highs Drivers of gold strength: Dollar …

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• 29 August 2025 12:38 pm

  Gold and Metals Rise Amid Growing Fed Rate Cut Bets

  

  Gold prices eased slightly on Friday but remained on track for strong gains in August, driven by growing expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold: $3,409.89/oz (-0.2%) Gold futures (October): $3,469.92/oz (-0.1%) August performance: Up 3.7%, approaching April record highs Drivers of gold strength: Dollar …

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• 29 August 2025 11:31 am

  German Retail Sales Disappoint, Weakening Q3 Consumption Outlook

  

  German retail sales plunged 1.5% in July compared with the previous month, far below the 0.4% decline expected, signaling a slowdown in domestic consumption and clouding the outlook for third-quarter growth. Germany’s economy contracted 0.3% in Q2, further dimming hopes for a sustained recovery in Europe’s largest economy. Analysts note …

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• 29 August 2025 10:32 am

  Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Political Uncertainty

  

  The U.S. dollar wavered on Friday, heading for a 2% decline in August against major currencies, as markets weighed rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month against concerns over the central bank’s independence. President Donald Trump’s attempts to influence monetary policy, including firing Fed Governor Lisa …

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• 29 August 2025 10:07 am

  Oil Prices Slip as Geopolitical Risks and Tariffs Cloud Outlook

  

  Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, reversing some of Thursday’s gains, amid fading hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and renewed focus on U.S. tariffs on India. Brent October futures dropped 0.8% to $68.10/barrel. WTI crude futures fell 0.7% to $64.14/barrel. Both contracts are on track for monthly …

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• 29 August 2025 2:50 am

  Q2 Earnings Season Wraps Up with Mixed Results and AI-Driven Shifts

  

  Q2 Earnings Season Wraps Up with Mixed Results and AI-Driven Shifts The second quarter earnings season is drawing to a close, delivering a largely positive set of results for Corporate America. Over 92% of S&P 500 companies have reported, with earnings per share projected to rise by 11% compared to …

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• 29 August 2025 2:21 am

  PCE Report Looms as Inflation Stays Hot

  

  Inflation likely remained higher than the Federal Reserve’s target in July, according to a survey of economists. The widely watched report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis is expected to show that consumer prices, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, rose by 2.6% over the past year—the …

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• 29 August 2025 12:34 am

  Is the U.S. Economy Able to Survive a $37 Trillion Debt Bubble?

  

  A curious paradox exists in modern economic reporting: rising consumer debt is often presented as a sign of economic confidence. Analysts and media outlets frequently cheer as households borrow more, framing it as a signal of optimism and a willingness to spend. However, a closer look at the data reveals …

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• 28 August 2025 11:33 pm

  Can Upcoming Inflation Data Stop the Yen’s Surge Against the Dollar?

  

  The Japanese Yen is on a winning streak, pulling the USD/JPY currency pair below the key 147.00 psychological level. This recent slide is driven by a surprising tug-of-war between two of the world’s most influential central banks. While strong US economic data might suggest a robust dollar, the currency is …

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• 28 August 2025 10:42 pm

  Political Tensions Drive Gold to a Five-Week High Above $3400

  

  Gold prices have surged, reaching a five-week high above $3,400, as market attention shifts from robust economic data to rising political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. Despite strong indicators of a resilient U.S. economy, safe-haven demand for the precious metal is dominating market sentiment. The rally is being fueled by …

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• 28 August 2025 9:43 pm

  Fed’s Lisa Cook Takes Trump, Powell to Court on Firing Decision

  

  A recent lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The lawsuit names both the president and Fed Chair Jerome Powell as defendants.Cook’s lawsuit argues that the president’s action was “unprecedented and illegal” and that there was no “cause” for …

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• 28 August 2025 8:39 pm

  U.S. Economy’s Unexpected Surge: Defying Tariffs and Higher for Longer Interest Rates

  

  The U.S. economy is proving to be far more resilient than initially thought. Recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows a significant upward revision to the second-quarter growth rate, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) now estimated to have grown at an annual rate of 3.3%. This figure …

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