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Commodity Market Roundup- July’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices turned in mixed results in July 2025. Lower liquidity during the summer could have contributed to extreme volatility in the copper market. A strong dollar and lower US government bond prices were not bullish for the commodities asset class.

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Stocks Sell Off, Gold Rallies On Tariff Turmoil, Weak Jobs Data: What's Moving Markets Friday?

It's a rough start to the new month for Wall Street, as major U.S. stock indices plunged by midday Friday, setting the stage for a negative weekly close.

Benzinga · Aug 1, 2025

Trump calls on Fed board to take control from Powell over interest rates

The US president has hurled insults at Jerome Powell, renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025

Trump steps up attacks on Fed’s independence amid interest rates row

US president called on top Fed officials to seize control from chair Jerome Powell if he fails to cut interest rates

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025

Dollar Retreats as Weak US Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today retreated from a 2-month high and is down by -1.11%. The dollar tumbled today after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Stocks Slump on Tariffs and Weak US Job Growth

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.01%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -1.75%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Shockingly bad jobs report reveals a monthslong stall and may trigger Fed rate cuts soon. ‘Powell is going to regret holding rates steady’

“September is a lock for a rate cut, and it might even be a 50-basis-point move to make up the lost time.”

Fortune · Aug 1, 2025

Should You Buy These ETFs Before the Fed Cuts Rates?

The Fed is expected to cut the federal funds rate at the December Fed meeting, and investors should consider these ETFs as interest rates head lower.

Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2025

Dow tumbles more than 500 points as job numbers shock Wall Street and tariff 'panic' sets in

Trump, meanwhile, continues to beat the drum against Fed chair Jerome Powell.

Fortune · Aug 1, 2025

July Jobs Report Renews Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying

The July jobs report shows weakening in the labor market and lifts expectations for a September rate cut.

Kiplinger · Aug 1, 2025