📉 Stocks Under Pressure
US index futures are slipping in pre-market trade, with European markets also showing weakness. Cisco (CSCO.US) held steady after posting AI-driven results — revenue up 8% y/y 📈 and improved margins.
💱 FX Moves
The 🇦🇺 AUD edged higher after labour data met forecasts — unemployment at 4.2%, job gains of +24.5K, and a slight dip in the participation rate to 67.0%.
📉 Asia Pullback
Most Asian indices fell — Nikkei and Chinese benchmark futures both down nearly 1%.
💵 Commodities & Metals
The 💵 USD is slightly weaker, while gold ✨ hovers around $3,358. Natural gas 🔥 rose 0.7%, extending yesterday’s rebound, while oil 🛢️ trades slightly lower.
💹 Crypto Buzz
Market sentiment remains bullish — Ethereum 🚀 at $4,740 is near all-time highs, while Bitcoin 💎 trades around $122,000. Shares of crypto exchange Bullish (BLSH.US) doubled on debut after its IPO, targeting institutional clients.
🏦 Rate Cut Outlook
Goldman Sachs projects three 25 bp cuts in the US this year (Sep, Oct, Dec), followed by two more in 2026, bringing rates to 3.00–3.25%.
📢 Markets are on the move — trade wisely with NordFX and don’t miss your next opportunity! 🚀📈
📊 Morning Market Update | 14 August 2025 🌏 was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
