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Stock Markets Rise as US Rate Cuts Firmly Anticipated; S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 Indices Near Record Highs; Gold Close to Record High at $3,600, Precious Metals Retreating Today; No High Impact Releases Scheduled Until US CPI on Wednesday

Introduction to USDCHF The USD-CHF currency pair, often known as the “Swissie,” measures the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Swiss franc. This pair is favored by traders seeking stability, given the Swiss franc’s status as a safe-haven currency. Movements in USD/CHF often reflect broader economic sentiment, risk appetite, and financial market stability. […]

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Introduction to GBP/USD The GBP/USD currency pair, often referred to as “Cable,” measures the value of the British pound against the US dollar. It is one of the most traded forex pairs worldwide and is closely followed due to its liquidity and volatility. Traders watch GBP/USD to gain insights into the economic relationship between the […]

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As today’s GBP/USD chart shows, the pound sterling fell by nearly 1% against the US dollar in just one hour, forming an exceptionally long bearish candle.

The sharp drop was driven by concerns over public finances and a broad sell-off in the bond market. According to Reuters,

Japan data.

Capital Spending (YoY) (Q2) comes in at +7.6% for a solid beat

• expected 6.3%, prior 6.4%

Capital Spending Ex Software (Y/Y) +5.2%

• expected 4.9%, prior 6.9%

Company sales +0.8% Y/Y

• expected 1.4%, prior +4.3%

Company recurring profit +0.2% Y/Y

• expected -0.4%, prior 3.8%

more to come

US advance GDP data released Thursday was unexpectedly strong, possible due to recent new tariffs boosting demand for domestic goods.

On 13 August, we wrote about the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) reaching an all-time high following the release of the CPI report. At that time, we suggested that the price might move towards the upper boundary of the ascending channel (highlighted in blue on

The Financial Times is gated, but in brief:

• China’s chipmakers are seeking to triple the country’s total output of artificial intelligence processors next year
• one fabrication plant dedicated to producing Huawei’s AI processors is scheduled to start production as soon as the end of this year
• two more are due to launch next year

FTS cites unnamed two people with knowledge of the plans.

If you can access the Financial Times, here is the link.

Introduction to AUD-USD The AUD/USD currency pair, commonly known as the “Aussie,” represents the exchange rate between the Australian dollar and the US dollar, making it one of the most widely traded pairs in the forex market. It is closely followed by traders due to its strong correlation with global commodity prices, particularly gold and […]

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Analyst Weekly, August 25, 2025 Rate Cut Now in Play Fed Chair Jerome Powell used his Jackson Hole speech to signal a shift: a rate cut is back on the table, possibly as soon as the September FOMC meeting. The tone was less about inflation, more about growing risks to jobs. Powell flagged that unemployment…

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