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TradeUP Thursday

August. 14, 2025

Today’s Editions

  • Did July’s hot PPI sink September cut odds?
  • Are Big Tech’s tariff “workarounds” sustainable?
  • Does Bullish’s IPO pop signal crypto risk-on?
MARKET MOVEMENTS
Dow Jones
44,890.84
(-0.07%)
S&P 500
6,453.46
(-0.20%)
Nasdaq
21,649.21
(-0.29%)
Opening price as of 8/14/2025 compared to last close
IN THE HEADLINES

Inflation shock complicates rate-cut hopes

July producer prices jumped 0.9% m/m (3.3% y/y), with core up 0.9%—a sharp upside surprise that could keep the Fed cautious into September as tariff pass-through builds.

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Big Tech’s tariff workaround draws scrutiny

Reports outline arrangements letting Nvidia/AMD keep selling to China by sharing ~15% of China revenue with the U.S. government, while Apple leans on major U.S. investment—raising margin, legality and policy-risk questions.

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Bullish soars ~90% on debut, tops $10B

Crypto exchange Bullish (BLSH) opened at $90 and closed near $70, up ~89% from its $37 IPO price—energizing sentiment across listed crypto names.

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TradeUP TIDBIT

Inflation & Bonds: What CPI Means for Your Portfolio

Inflation affects more than just everyday expenses — it can eat into your investment returns. When the CPI rises, the real returns on fixed-income investments decline quickly. If trust in the index erodes, inflation-linked assets like TIPS may underperform — impacting yields and bond pricing across the board. When inflation metrics shift, so do bond strategies.

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INVESTOR TIPS

Bonds

Bonds are loans you give to governments or companies — they pay you interest over time and return the full amount at maturity. They’re popular for steady income, preserving capital, and balancing risk in your portfolio. But rising interest rates and inflation can reduce their value.

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