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Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge, Global PMIs Mixed, and Trump Eyes Crypto: PALvatar Market Recap, August 5 2025

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Aug 5, 2025
Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut are skyrocketing, with odds reaching 94%. Global PMIs reveal a mixed economic landscape, showing growth in Japan and China but struggles in Europe. France's budget deficit is improving, albeit still high. On the cryptocurrency front, Ethereum's Base network faced an outage, while Trump considers protective measures for crypto businesses against banking challenges. Stay informed with valuable insights into market trends and macro shifts.
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Surge in Fed Rate Cut Expectations

  • Expectations for a Fed rate cut in September surged to 94%, up from 63% a week ago.
  • This sharp increase is driving global stock markets higher today.
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Mixed European Economic Performance

  • European PMIs show mixed signals with modest service sector growth but lower private sector expansion.
  • The UK manufacturing sector continues to contract, though at a slower pace than earlier in the year.
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Asia's Strong Services Growth

  • Japan's services PMI rose to its strongest level since February, hitting 53.6 in July.
  • China's private services sector grew at its fastest pace in over a year, surpassing expectations.
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