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USD/CHF edges lower toward 0.8050 as soft US data keeps the Greenback on the defensive.US Retail Sales rose 0.5% MoM and 3.9% YoY in July, slowing from the previous month and pointing to a deceleration in household spending.Switzerland’s GDP grew 0.1% in Q2, slowing sharply from 0.8% in Q1 as US tariffs weighed on external demand.The Swiss Franc (CHF) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair easing toward the key 0.8050 level during the American session, as the latest round of US economic data reveals growing cracks in domestic demand, keeping the Greenback under…
AUD/USD is up 0.36% to 0.6519 after bouncing from 0.6488 low.US July Retail Sales up 0.5% MoM, driven more by prices than higher volumes.UoM Consumer Sentiment falls to 58.6 as inflation expectations jump to 4.9% (1-year) and 3.9% (5-year).AUD/USD advances earlier on Friday during the North American session as the Greenback trims some of its gains achieved post-hot PPI figures on Thursday, even though Retail Sales hint that the US economy is solid. The pair trades at 0.6519 after bouncing off daily lows of 0.6488.Aussie lifts off daily lows as weak consumer sentiment offsets strong US spending dataMarket mood remains…
Stock heatmap by FinViz.com Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:46:05 GMTTechnology Sector: Mixed Signals PersistThe technology sector, a pillar of the U.S. stock market, is presenting a picture of mixed results today. Notably, Microsoft (MSFT) manages a modest gain of 0.14%, while Oracle (ORCL) climbs 0.65%, signaling some positive sentiment in software infrastructure. However, semiconductor giants like Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are down 1.11% and 1.98%, respectively, indicating cautious investor sentiments towards semiconductors, traditionally volatile yet pivotal components of the tech landscape.Surging Healthcare SectorThe healthcare sector is making a notable impact today, led by UnitedHealth Group (UNH), which…
The International Energy Agency has left its forecast for Oil demand virtually unchanged and continues to expect increases of just under 700,000 barrels per day for this year and next. Oil supply outside OPEC+ is expected to rise by 1 million barrels per day next year, following an increase of 1.4 million barrels per day this year, which exceeds the rise in demand, according to the IEA forecast, Commerzbank’s commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes. Oil supply outside OPEC+ will to continue to rise”The demand for Oil from OPEC+ is thus expected to fall to 40.4 million barrels per day next…
Vittori announced a production partnership with Totum 3D and ShapeUp Studios to design, prototype, and manufacture titanium 3D printed components for its three phase roadmap: hypercars first, followed by premium eVTOL and electric jet programs.The scope covers design‑for‑additive reviews, rapid prototyping, and pilot short‑run builds of 3D‑printed parts. The teams are testing a practical mix of materials—titanium for strength‑to‑weight, stainless and maraging steels for heavy loads, aluminum alloys for light structures, nickel superalloys for hot zones, copper alloy for cooling hardware, and aerospace polymers like PEEK and ULTEM for cabin‑safe components (examples include 316L and 17‑4PH stainless, AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy…
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AUD/CHF turned lower earlier this week, but the pair still looks ready to extend its weeks-long trend. Think we’ll see a bullish reversal in the next trading sessions? Here’s what we’re watching on the 4-hour time frame. AUD/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView Easing U.S.-China trade tensions gave risk sentiment a boost earlier this week, lifting commodity currencies like the Australian dollar. More recently, the Aussie got a short-term lift from solid jobs data, hinting the RBA may take its time easing policy. At the same time, mid-week U.S. dollar strength on reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts has put…
Markets swung wildly Thursday as hotter US PPI data crushed the “done deal” narrative for a September rate cut, sending Treasury yields and the dollar higher. Stocks held firm, oil climbed, gold slipped, and traders braced for a packed Friday of data and the US–Russia meeting. Here are headlines you may have missed in the last trading sessions! Headlines: US Treasury Secretary Bessent said BOJ is ‘behind the curve’ on inflation, thinks the central bank would be hiking rates AUD Rallied After Jobs Report Pushed RBA Rate Cut Odds Toward November U.K. GDP growth rate prel for Q2 2025: 0.3%…
The Japanese Yen attracts fresh buyers following the release of Japan’s upbeat Q2 GDP print.The USD stalls Thursday’s strong US PPI-inspired recovery move and also weighs on USD/JPY.The divergent BoJ-Fed policy expectations back the case for a further depreciation of the pair.The Japanese Yen (JPY) maintains its strong bid tone against a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) and drags the USD/JPY pair to the 147.00 mark during the early European session on Friday. Data released earlier today showed that Japan’s economy grew more than expected in the second quarter despite US tariff headwinds. This reaffirms expectations that the Bank of…