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🔑Key Fundamental News – August 30, 2025 💵Dollar holds steady as Fed cut bets remain intact 📌Core PCE (Fed’s preferred inflation gauge) rose 0.3% MoM / 2.9% YoY In July, as expected. 📌Consumer spending jumped 0.5%, showing strong demand for autos, food, and leisure goods. 📌 Despite sticky inflation, markets maintain high probability of a September rate cut. ⸻ 💸EUR/USD under pressure after U.S. inflation release 📌Current Price: 1.1660 📌 The euro slipped slightly as the dollar held steady after PCE inflation matched forecasts. 📌 Political risks in Europe (French uncertainty) also weigh on sentiment. ⸻ 💸GBP/USD steady above 1.3450 📌Current Price: 1.3455 📌 The pound held firm after U.S. data came in line with expectations. 📌 UK inflation outlook still supports a hawkish BoE stance, limiting downside risks. ⸻ 💸USD/JPY hovers near 147.1 📌Current Price: 147.12 📌 The yen gained modest support from Tokyo CPI at 2.5% YoY, keeping BoJ tightening bets alive. 📌 Japan’s Finance Ministry repeated concern over rapid FX moves. ⸻ 🔔Gold stays near $3,400 as markets eye Fed decision 📌Current Price: $3,461 📌 Gold eased slightly but remains supported by rate-cut expectations. 📌 Analysts keep a “buy on dips” view as safe-haven demand stays strong. ⸻ 🕯 Follow @shadowtraderfx for daily fundamental market updates.