$8B Saudi Losses, Bitcoin Price Surge & AI Overtakes iPhones in Foxconn’s Empire

Money Masters' Market Pulse Week 33

August 15, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

It was a week where inflation fears roared back to life and sent ripples through every corner of the market. July’s U.S. wholesale prices surged 0.9%, the fastest pace since mid-2022, reigniting worries that the Federal Reserve could keep rates higher for longer. Yet, in contrast to the inflation shock, retail sales delivered a surprise comeback, climbing 1.5% from June as back-to-school spending and Prime Day deals fueled consumer activity.

In the commodities and digital assets space, Bitcoin surged above $124K before tumbling nearly 4%. Globally, the spotlight turned to Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion Public Investment Fund, which disclosed an $8 billion write-down on its high-profile Neom megacity and other gigaprojects, underscoring the risks of ultra-ambitious investments.

On the technology front, OpenAI rolled out GPT-5 with its eyes firmly set on the enterprise market, winning early adoption from startups despite criticism and a temporary rollback for consumers. Meanwhile, Apple won a key legal battle to restore its blood oxygen feature on certain Apple Watch models.

Earnings season added more drama: Foxconn’s AI server business overtook iPhones for the first time, driving a 27% profit jump; Cisco and Klarna beat expectations with strong sales and user growth; but Deere cut its profit outlook, Tapestry warned of a $160M tariff hit, and Target faced fresh headwinds as it prepared to end its Ulta Beauty store partnership.🌍💼

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📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - August 15th, 2025

🌍 Economics:

  1. Saudi PIF Marks $8B Gigaproject Write-Down 💸
    The fund’s futuristic developments like Neom fell 12.4% in value in 2024, even as total assets jumped 19% to $913B, cementing its status among the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. Read More

  2. U.S. Wholesale Prices Surge Most Since 2022 📈
    July’s PPI rose 0.9% vs. 0.2% expected, with core PPI also up 0.9%, stoking fears the Fed may keep rates higher for longer. Read More

  3. Retail Sales Bounce Back Strongly in July 🛍️
    Excluding autos and gas, sales climbed 1.5% from June, aided by back-to-school spending and extended Prime Day deals. Read More

  4. Gen Z Revives Kodak’s Film Business 📷
    Young photographers are embracing film for its “slower, more thoughtful” process, with Kodak emerging as the go-to brand. Read More

  5. Target and Ulta to End Shop-in-Shop Partnership 🛒
    Ulta Beauty sections in 600+ Target stores will disappear by August 2026, a fresh hurdle as Target battles stagnant sales and investor concerns. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Bitcoin Hits $124K Before Inflation Pullback ₿
    BTC notched a fresh record before sliding 3.7% on inflation data; ether followed suit, falling 4.1% after nearing its all-time high. Read More

  2. Apple Restores Blood Oxygen Feature After Legal Win ⌚
    A redesigned version now returns to certain Apple Watch models after a U.S. Customs ruling resolved its patent dispute with Masimo. Read More

  3. OpenAI Pushes GPT-5 for Enterprise Market 🧠
    Despite criticism and a temporary GPT-4 comeback for consumers, GPT-5 is winning enterprise deals with faster setup, better complex-task handling, and lower costs. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Foxconn Profit Surges 27% on AI Server Demand 🤖
    AI server sales jumped to 41% of revenue, overtaking iPhones for the first time as Foxconn deepens ties with Nvidia. Read More

  2. Cisco Beats Q4 Forecasts, Issues Solid Guidance 📡
    Revenue rose 7.6% YoY to $14.67B, with upbeat projections for both the next quarter and fiscal 2026. Read More

  3. Klarna Revenue Jumps 20% Amid Customer Surge 💳
    Active users hit 111M as quarterly revenue rose to $823M, though adjusted profits inched up just $1M YoY. Read More

  4. Tapestry Warns Tariffs to Cost $160M 👜
    The Coach and Kate Spade parent cut profit guidance as new U.S. trade rules end duty-free entry for goods under $800. Read More

  5. Deere Cuts Profit Outlook Despite Earnings Beat 🚜
    Now expects FY2025 income between $4.75B–$5.25B as customers face economic headwinds. Read More

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