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August, 2025

• 28 August 2025 4:55 pm

  US Jobless Claims Show Slight Decline, Indicating Continued Labor Market Strength

  

  According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), initial unemployment claims fell to 229,000 for the week ending August 23, slightly below forecasts of 230K and down from the revised 234K the previous week. The 4-week moving average rose 2,500 to 228,500, reflecting a minor short-term uptick. Continuing claims decreased …

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• 28 August 2025 4:41 pm

  U.S. GDP Growth Surpasses Expectations in Q2

  

  The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.3% in Q2, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), exceeding both the initial estimate of 3% and the market expectation of 3.1%. Revision Details: Upward revisions in investment and consumer spending contributed to the stronger growth. Government spending was …

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• 28 August 2025 3:14 pm

  Oil Prices Slip Amid Seasonal Demand Concerns and Russian Supply Restart

  

  Price Action (1033 GMT) Brent Crude: $67.77, -0.4% WTI Crude: $63.94, -0.3% Key Drivers Seasonal Demand: U.S. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer driving season, expected to reduce gasoline consumption. Russian Supply: Druzhba pipeline deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after last week’s outage due to a …

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• 28 August 2025 2:11 pm

  Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets and Market Uncertainty

  

  Price Action Bitcoin (BTC): $112,869.5, +1.7% Recent Trend: Fell below $109,000 earlier this week (seven-week low), now recovering slightly. Year-to-Date Movement: Down >10% from August peak above $124,000. Drivers Fed Rate Cut Expectations: Traders price ~85% chance of a 0.25% rate cut in September. Trump & Fed Uncertainty: President Donald …

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• 28 August 2025 1:08 pm

  European Stocks Mostly Higher Amid Nvidia Earnings and Economic Data Awaiting

  

  European equities mostly rose on Thursday as investors digested Nvidia’s earnings and awaited eurozone consumer confidence data. Indexes Performance (08:15 GMT) Germany DAX: +0.4% France CAC 40: +1.1% (rebounding from earlier political-driven losses) U.K. FTSE 100: -0.1% Nvidia Earnings & China Impact Earnings: Stronger-than-expected for July quarter, with above-consensus guidance …

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• 28 August 2025 12:32 pm

  Dollar Struggles as Fed Rate Cut Bets Gain Traction

  

  The U.S. dollar struggled to advance against major currencies on Thursday amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve could reduce interest rates next month. Traders reacted to comments from New York Fed chief John Williams, who signaled a rate cut was possible, and to President Trump’s campaign to replace Fed …

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• 28 August 2025 1:57 am

  Trump’s India Tariffs Escalate Global Trade Tensions

  

  The U.S. has imposed a new round of tariffs on imports from India, raising the rate to 50%, a move that could disrupt a growing bilateral trade relationship and increase costs for American consumers. This action follows a previous 25% baseline tariff, making the new levies on goods from India, …

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• 28 August 2025 1:26 am

  Dow Jones Rallies as Equities Move Higher

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) advanced on Wednesday, mirroring a broader upward trend in the equities market. Despite a lack of major market-moving news, investors are showing a renewed appetite for stocks. Key economic data, including U.S. GDP growth and PCE inflation figures, are scheduled for release later in …

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• 28 August 2025 12:46 am

  SparklingEarnings?NVIDIA’s Stellar Quarter: A Glimpse into the AI Revolution

  

  NVIDIA is cementing its role as a titan in the tech industry, announcing impressive financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The company reported a significant surge in revenue, reaching $46.7 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous quarter and a massive 56% leap from the same …

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• 27 August 2025 10:56 pm

  Dollar Teeters on Uncertainty: Fed Jitters and Trade Stalemate Shake Markets

  

  The US Dollar experienced a rollercoaster session on Wednesday, swinging between gains and losses before ultimately surrendering its early advances. This indecisive trading behavior stemmed from persistent worries over the Federal Reserve’s independence and a lack of significant progress in ongoing trade negotiations, leaving investors on edge as the day …

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• 27 August 2025 9:40 pm

  Oil’s Tug-of-War: Crude Interacts With Oversupply and Geopolitics

  

  WTI (West Texas Intermediate) Crude Oil is rebounding on Wednesday after a sharp 2.27% drop in the previous session. At the time of writing, the US benchmark trades near $64.00 per barrel, up 1.2% on the day and recovering from a five-day low of $62.80 hit earlier in European trading …

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• 27 August 2025 8:43 pm

  European Steelmakers Push for Higher Prices Amid Market Uncertainty

  

  European steel producers are testing the market’s willingness to accept price increases for steel products. A leading company has recently raised its hot rolled coil offers, seeking a 3.4% increase from the previous week’s prices for fourth-quarter delivery. This move comes as the industry navigates a complex environment of shifting …

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• 27 August 2025 7:15 pm

  Gold Dips from Two-Week High as Dollar Gains Ground Amid Fed Drama

  

  Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, retreating from a recent two-week peak of $3,394 under pressure from a resurgent US dollar. Despite ongoing political turbulence surrounding efforts to remove a Federal Reserve governor, the precious metal remains supported by broader uncertainties in monetary policy.During the American trading session, gold was …

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