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🔑Key Fundamental News ⚠️ 💵Dollar under pressure as Fed rate-cut bets escalate; central bank independence in focus 📊 The U.S. dollar stays defensive as markets price in an 89% chance of a September Fed rate cut. Trump’s push to replace Fed Governor Lisa Cook has raised alarms about Fed independence. 💸EUR/USD weakens amid French instability and rate-cut expectations 📊 The euro remains subdued near recent lows, weighed down by political instability in France and strong bets on Fed easing. 💸GBP/USD steady as UK inflation offsets Fed-driven volatility 📊 Pound trades near 1.3457, supported by sticky UK inflation, while Fed uncertainty limits upside momentum. 💸USD/JPY dips toward 147.3 as US-Japan trade talks stall 📊 Yen gains slightly as Japan cancels high-level trade talks with Washington, fueling concerns over investment commitments. Finance Minister reiterates alarm over rapid FX moves. 🪙Gold hovers near $3,390 ahead of key U.S. data 📊 Spot gold holds close to record levels, as traders await PCE inflation and jobs data to gauge Fed’s next steps. 🎖For more in-depth analysis and real-time updates, follow @shadowtraderfx