Market Analysis

August, 2025

  • 1 August 2025 4:37 pm

    US NFP Rises by 73,000 in July, Falling Short of 110,000 Forecast

    Job growth in the United States moderated in July, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 73,000, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure came in below market expectations, which had forecast a gain of 110,000. June’s job growth was also revised sharply downward to …

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  • 1 August 2025 4:10 pm

    Eurozone Consumer Inflation Holds Steady in July

    Europe

    Annual CPI: 2.0% (unchanged from June) Core CPI (excluding food and fuel): 2.3% Month-on-Month CPI: 0.0% (flat after a 0.3% gain in June) Key Highlights: Inflation Dynamics: Inflation remains within the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target, easing pressure on policymakers for further rate cuts after the end of the easing …

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  • 1 August 2025 3:20 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Fall Amid Tariff Announcements and Earnings Reports

    Market Overview: Dow Jones Futures: Down 375 points (-0.9%) S&P 500 Futures: Down 55 points (-0.9%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: Down 218 points (-0.9%) Key Developments: Tariff Announcements by Trump: President Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs, with some reaching as high as 50% on imports from dozens of …

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  • 1 August 2025 2:14 pm

    Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Heading for Weekly Gains

    Current Price Movement: Brent Crude: Up 19 cents (+0.26%) at $71.89 a barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI): Up 20 cents (+0.29%) at $69.46 a barrel Weekly Performance: Brent on course for a 5% weekly gain, and WTI for a 6.6% weekly gain. Impact of U.S. Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs: …

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  • 1 August 2025 1:01 pm

    Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Heading for Weekly Gains

    Current Price Movement: Brent Crude: Up 19 cents (+0.26%) at $71.89 a barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI): Up 20 cents (+0.29%) at $69.46 a barrel Weekly Performance: Brent on course for a 5% weekly gain, and WTI for a 6.6% weekly gain. Impact of U.S. Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs: …

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  • 1 August 2025 11:51 am

    Gold Prices Stabilize Amid U.S. Trade Tensions and Dollar Strength

    Gold Prices: Spot gold inched up 0.2% to $3,396.25 an ounce, while Gold Futures were steady at $3,348.10/oz by 01:58 ET (05:58 GMT) on Friday. However, gold is heading for a third straight weekly loss, as a surging U.S. dollar dampens demand, despite the safe-haven demand spurred by escalating U.S. …

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  • 1 August 2025 2:14 am

    Yen’s Slippery Slope: USD/JPY Soars to Four-Month Peak

    As the clock strikes 1:24 AM EEST on August 1, 2025, the Japanese yen is enduring its sixth consecutive day of decline, with the USD/JPY pair rocketing to its highest point since April. This surge, now hovering near 150.72 during U.S. trading hours, reflects a nearly 0.85% daily gain and …

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  • 1 August 2025 12:36 am

    Market Drivers – US Session: All Eyes On NFP

    The U.S. dollar is riding a wave of momentum, stretching its gains into a sixth consecutive day and hitting fresh two-month highs. This surge comes as investors digest the latest central bank update and rising inflation data, all while bracing for tomorrow’s pivotal Nonfarm Payrolls release. The market is buzzing …

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July, 2025

  • 31 July 2025 11:49 pm

    Gold’s Rollercoaster Ride Explained: Soaring High as the Dollar Stumbles!

    As the clock strikes 10:49 PM EEST on July 31, 2025, gold is riding a thrilling wave, climbing steadily since the U.S. trading session kicked off today. The precious metal has surged to $3,295 per ounce, marking a solid 0.6% gain from yesterday’s close of $3,275, as the U.S. dollar …

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  • 31 July 2025 11:16 pm

    Euro’s Trade Turmoil: EUR/CHF Plummets as Swiss Franc Shines

    As the financial markets close in on 10:14 PM EEST on July 31, 2025, the EUR/CHF currency pair has taken a dramatic dive, hitting its lowest point since May 5 and extending a four-day losing streak. Trading near 0.9280, the pair has shed nearly 0.60% this week, reflecting growing unease …

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  • 31 July 2025 10:41 pm

    NFP Countdown: What Investors and Traders Can Expect

    As the clock ticks down to the release of the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report tomorrow, August 1, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET, investors and traders are bracing for a pivotal moment that could dramatically reshape the financial landscape. With less than 12 hours remaining, the anticipation is electric, fueled by …

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  • 31 July 2025 9:48 pm

    Microsoft’s $4 Trillion Triumph: A Tech Titan Rewrites the Rules

    As the trading day winds down on July 31, 2025, at 08:44 PM EEST, Wall Street is still buzzing from a historic milestone: a leading tech giant has smashed through the $4 trillion market valuation barrier, joining an elite club previously occupied by just one other innovator. This remarkable feat, …

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  • 31 July 2025 8:36 pm

    Fed’s Rate Hold Shakes Up Asset Classes

    The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, July 30, sent varied signals across major asset classes, from equities to cryptocurrencies. Announced amid economic uncertainty and political pressures from President Donald Trump, the decision, coupled with Fed Chai Jerome Powell’s cautious outlook, influenced markets in distinct …

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