Market Analysis

August, 2025

  • 13 August 2025 12:37 am

    Trump and Bessent Push for Trade Deals and Fed Rate Cuts by October

    The Trump administration is forging ahead with ambitious plans to reshape U.S. economic policy, tackling both global trade agreements and domestic monetary reforms. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently outlined a bold agenda, emphasizing the completion of major trade deals and a potential overhaul of the Federal Reserve.On the trade …

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  • 12 August 2025 10:30 pm

    AUD Bounces Back as Greenback Falters Amid RBA Rate Cut and US Inflation Data

    The Australian Dollar (AUD) staged a notable recovery against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, climbing above the 0.6500 threshold and erasing early losses. This rebound was driven by a weakening US Dollar, which overshadowed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent decision to cut interest rates. By the American …

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  • 12 August 2025 9:21 pm

    Eurozone Woes Weigh on Euro as ZEW Sentiment Crumbles

    The euro faced mounting pressure as the Eurozone’s economic outlook darkened, with the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index plunging to a concerning low. The EUR/GBP currency pair, trading steadily around 0.8644 during the North American session, reflected the market’s cautious response to the Eurozone’s deteriorating confidence, overshadowed by trade tensions and …

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  • 12 August 2025 8:51 pm

    EUR/GBP Stalls as UK Jobs Resilient, EU Outlook Dims

    The EUR/GBP currency pair held steady at approximately 0.8644, reflecting a cautious market response to contrasting economic signals from the UK and the European Union. With UK labor data showing strength and EU economic sentiment faltering, the pair remained range-bound during North American trading. A softer U.S. inflation report added …

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  • 12 August 2025 8:10 pm

    Oil Prices Slump Amid Supply Surge: Decoding the Market Turmoil on August 12, 2025

    As the summer of 2025 draws to a close, oil markets are grappling with persistent downward momentum, with Brent crude hovering at $66.17 per barrel—a dip of 0.79% from its prior close—while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) lingers at $63.32 per barrel, down 1.00%. This year’s tepid performance, marked by a …

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  • 12 August 2025 7:48 pm

    Rereading CPI Significance: US Price Surge Ripples Across Asset Categories

    In July 2025, US inflation accelerated, with the core Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding volatile food and energy, climbing 0.3% month-over-month and reaching a 3.1% annual rate—the fastest since January. Driven by rising service costs like airfares, medical care, and recreation, this uptick signals persistent inflationary pressures that are sending …

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  • 12 August 2025 4:43 pm

    U.S. Consumer Price Growth Slows in July, Strengthening Case for Fed Rate Cut

    U.S. consumer price growth was slower than expected in July, potentially strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next policy meeting in September. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index (CPI), a closely watched inflation gauge, rose 2.7% in the twelve months to …

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  • 12 August 2025 3:06 pm

    Bitcoin Falls as Risk Appetite Dips Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

    Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, reversing much of its weekend gains as risk appetite waned in anticipation of key U.S. inflation data. The drop in Bitcoin prices largely offset optimism stemming from favorable regulatory developments in the United States. Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $118,630.4 by 01:31 ET (05:31 …

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  • 12 August 2025 2:01 pm

    Oil Prices Hold Steady as U.S.-China Tariff Truce and Fed Rate Cut Hopes Support Market

    Oil prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday, supported by the extension of the U.S.-China tariff truce, which eased concerns over a potential escalation in their trade war that could hurt oil demand. Brent crude futures edged down by 2 cents to $66.61 per barrel by 0904 GMT, while U.S. West …

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  • 12 August 2025 12:23 pm

    European Stocks Rise as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Boosts Investor Sentiment

    Europe

    European stocks saw modest gains on Tuesday, bolstered by news of the U.S.-China tariff truce extension, while investors awaited the release of key U.S. inflation data. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX index in Germany rose by 0.3%, the CAC 40 in France gained 0.5%, and the FTSE 100 …

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  • 12 August 2025 10:48 am

    U.K. Unemployment Rate Holds Steady as Pay Growth Remains Elevated

    The U.K. unemployment rate remained unchanged in June, holding at 4.7%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday. This marks the highest unemployment rate since July 2021, continuing its rise from 4.7% in May, which was the highest level in nearly four years. Despite this, …

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  • 12 August 2025 9:40 am

    Asian Stock Markets Rise as Tariff Truce and RBA Rate Cut Boost Sentiment

    Most Asian stock markets saw gains on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high and shares in Sydney also reaching new peaks following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) widely anticipated rate cut. Meanwhile, U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged in Asian trading. RBA Cuts Rates by 25bps, …

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  • 12 August 2025 2:33 am

    Last Minute Decision: Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days Amid Trade Talks

    In a last-minute decision, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend a trade truce with China, delaying the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods for an additional 90 days. The move comes just hours before the existing tariff suspension was set to expire, offering …

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