Real Vision: Finance & Investing Geopolitics, US Inflation Expectations, and Bitcoin Surge: PALvatar Market Recap, August 11 2025
Aug 11, 2025
Geopolitical tensions are heating up with a significant meeting between Trump and Putin on the horizon. The US-China trade truce may be extended, while inflation data becomes a focal point as traders anticipate a potential Fed rate cut in September. In exciting crypto news, Bitcoin is approaching record highs and Ethereum is surpassing $4,300. The discussion underscores the intersection of technology and finance, highlighting how traditional investing is being challenged by these rapid changes.
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Exponential Tech Change Demands New Strategies
- Technology change is exponential, invalidating many old investing rules and requiring new approaches.
- Prepare by learning AI tools and rethinking strategies rather than relying on past playbooks.
Geopolitics To Drive Markets This Week
- Geopolitics will shape markets with the China trade truce expiring tomorrow and possible extension.
- Trump urged China to quadruple US soybean purchases and chipmakers agreed concessions for export licenses.
TrumpâPutin Meeting Raises Ceasefire Hopes
- The TrumpâPutin meeting in Alaska raises hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine despite no Ukrainian presence.
- Any agreement could face contention and may not be definitive.