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EUR/USD stays in positive territory above 1.0850 after US data
![EUR/USD stays in positive territory above 1.0850 after US data](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/Markets/Currencies/Majors/EURUSD/money-euro-and-dollar-banknotes-17371247_XtraSmall.jpg)
EUR/USD clings to modest daily gains above 1.0850 in the second half of the day on Friday. The improving risk mood makes it difficult for the US Dollar to hold its ground after PCE inflation data, helping the pair edge higher ahead of the weekend.
GBP/USD stabilizes above 1.2850 as risk mood improves
![GBP/USD stabilizes above 1.2850 as risk mood improves](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/Markets/Currencies/Majors/GBPUSD/strong-pound-weak-dollar-17536259_XtraSmall.jpg)
GBP/USD maintains recovery momentum and fluctuates above 1.2850 in the American session on Friday. The positive shift seen in risk mood doesn't allow the US Dollar to preserve its strength and supports the pair.
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The geopolitical influence on global trade
![The geopolitical influence on global trade](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/Macroeconomics/Countries/Europe/Eurozone_countries/europarliament-10007350_XtraSmall.jpg)
Geopolitics have been top of mind over the past few years as geopolitical developments have, at times, rattled financial markets and disrupted global economic activity. So far, geopolitical events have only caused temporary bouts of market volatility and activity disruptions.
Will debt sink the American empire?
![Will debt sink the American empire?](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/Macroeconomics/Countries/America/UnitedStatesofAmerica/american-flag-series-3397789_XtraSmall.jpg)
Will Debt Sink the American Empire?" So asks the Wall Street Journal, in an uncharacteristically gloomy article for the bull market's paper of record. They kick off with the problem: America is "cruising" into an uncharted sea of federal debt, with a government seemingly incapable of turning it around.
Despite import decline, net exports to slice Q2 real GDP growth
![Despite import decline, net exports to slice Q2 real GDP growth](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/Macroeconomics/EconomicIndicator/EconomicHealth/GDP/Growth/gdp-and-data-report-chart-calculator-gm504853140-83365501_XtraSmall.jpg)
The U.S. international trade balance worsened for the second straight month in May, leaving the deficit at its widest position since late 2022. A resilient domestic U.S. economy and steady dollar strength are supportive of a widening deficit this year.
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CRYPTO KEYS
VanEck sees Bitcoin reaching $61 trillion market cap, Marathon buys $100 million BTC
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Bitcoin declined by 1% on Thursday following asset manager VanEck's forecast that the top digital asset will reach a $61 trillion market capitalization by 2050.
Ethereum Classic price sets for a rally following retest of key support
![Ethereum Classic price sets for a rally following retest of key support](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/Markets/Currencies/Cryptocurrencies/Coins/EthereumClassic/ethereumclassic_XtraSmall.jpg)
ETC edges higher by 2.3% and trades around $22.60 at the time of writing on Friday after testing a key support area the day before. On-chain data showing increased account growth suggests a bullish move ahead. Ethereum Classic price faced rejection by the daily resistance level of $25.13 earlier this week.
Celebrity meme coins lose their shine
![Celebrity meme coins lose their shine](https://editorial.fxstreet.com/images/Markets/Currencies/Cryptocurrencies/crypto_matrix-637516561995093295_XtraSmall.jpg)
Celebrity meme coins report by Jupiter Slorg on Thursday shows that these tokens have been in deep waters since early July after experiencing heavy growth in June. In a recent analysis, Jupiter Slorg revealed that celebrity meme coins are down by an average of 94% from their all-time highs.