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The SEC launches Project Crypto – Crypto news

The SEC just announced Project Crypto – Explore what it changes in terms of wider adoption for digital assets and take a look at the global Crypto Market Technicals to get some edge before tomorrow's key NFP release.

31-07-2025 19:43 GMT by Elior Manier

BoJ raises inflation forecast, yen weakens past 150

The Bank of Japan held rates at 0.50% at today's policy meeting. The central bank revised upwards its inflation forecast, which could signal a rate hike before the end of the year. The Federal Reserve also maintained rates on Wednesday, with Fed Chair Powell stating that no decision had been made regarding the September meeting.

31-07-2025 16:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

The Federal Reserve keeps their rates unchanged

The FED keeps their rates unchanged between 4.25% to 4.50% – Access the reports and observe a few reactions to some key assets

30-07-2025 18:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Canadian dollar slips to 2-month low as BoC maintains rates

The Bank of Canada held the benchmark rate at 2.75% today, as widely expected. The BoC statement expressed concern about the "unpredictable" US trade policy. The Fed meets tonite and is virtually certain to hold rates.

30-07-2025 14:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian inflation lower than forecast, Fed up next

Australia's inflation rated dropped to 2.1% in Q2, which was lower than expected. This cements a quarter-point rate from the RBA at the August meeting. The Fed meets today and is widely expected to maintain rates for a fifth straight meeting.

30-07-2025 09:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar under pressure, CPI expected to ease

The Australian dollar continues to lose ground against the greenback. Australia releases the second-quarter inflation report on Wednesday and both headline and core CPI are expected to ease. The markets have priced in a rate cut at the August meetinTOg and if inflation fell in Q2, it will likely cement a rate cut.

29-07-2025 13:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound falls to 9-week low, UK food inflation jumps

The British pound continues to lose ground and fell to a 9-week lower earlier. UK shop inflation jumped 0.7% in July as food prices continue to accelerate.

29-07-2025 09:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

EU and US reach a deal, Euro slips

US President Trump can add another feather to his cap after reaching a trade deal with the EU. The US will impose 15% tariffs on most European imports and the EU has agreed to spend hundreds of billions in investment in the US. The euro moved higher immediately after the deal was announced but has reversed directions.

28-07-2025 09:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK retail sales rebound, Pound dips

UK retail sales rebounded in June with a 0.9% gain, up from a dismal -2.8% in May. The BoE meets in August and will have to decide whether to cut or hold rates. There are cracks in the labor market but inflation heated up in June.

25-07-2025 12:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Tokyo inflation lower than expected, yen extends losses

The Japanese yen has extended its losses on Friday. Tokyo Core CPI eased to 2.9% while the "core-core" rate remained unchanged at 3.1%. The BoJ meets next week and is expected to maintain interest rates.

25-07-2025 09:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

ECB holds rates as expected, Euro steady

As expected, the ECB held rates today for the first time in over a year. The central bank pointed to "exceptionally uncertain" economic conditions for its cautious decision. Still, investors expect at least one more rate cut before the end of the year.

24-07-2025 15:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK posts soft PMIs, retail sales expected to rebound, Pound edges lower

UK Services PMI weakened to 51.2 and the Manufacturing PMI improved to 48.2, which points to contraction. In the US, Services PMI heated up to 55.2, which indicates strong expansion. Manufacturing moved back into contraction territory as the PMI fell to 49.5. UK retail sales are expected to bounce back in June, after posting declines in May.

24-07-2025 15:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japan posts mixed PMIs, Tokyo inflation expected to rise

Japan posted mixed PMIs, as services continued to expand, while manufacturing reverted back to contraction. Tokyo Core CPI, which will be released on Friday, is expected to ease in July to 3.0%, down from 3.1% in June.

24-07-2025 10:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar hits eight-month high on risk-on mood

The Australian dollar is up 0.50% today, as the markets are in a risk-on mood following news that the US and Japan have hammered out a trade agreement. The deal includes 15% tariffs on Japanese imports into the US.

23-07-2025 14:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro rally fizzles, ECB expected to hold rates

The ECB is expected to hold interest rates on Thursday. The ECB has cut rates for seven straight meetings but is concerned about the lack of clarity over President Trump's trade policy, with no agreement yet between the EU and the US.

23-07-2025 12:55 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US and Japan reach trade deal, Ishiba set to resign, yen steady

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba is expected to resign next month, as the fallout continues from Sunday's parliamentary election. The US and Japan announced they have reached a trade agreement, in which the US will impose a 15% tariff on Japanese goods.

23-07-2025 09:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

BOE's Bailey tells Reeves - hands off banking system

BoE Governor Bailey warned the UK government not to tamper with the banking system structure. Bailey was responding to criticism from Finance Minister Reeves, who has urged financial regulators to ease up on regulations in order to boost growth and investment.

22-07-2025 15:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

RBA minutes hawkish, Australian dollar steady

The RBA released the minutes of its July meeting, when it shocked the markets by holding rates and not cutting. The money markets widely expect the RBA to cut in August.

22-07-2025 14:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

BoJ sees little impact on policy due to election, yen dips

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba has vowed to stay in power despite the election drubbing which saw the coalition lose its majority in parliament. A report that the election result will not affect BoJ policy pushed the yen lower.

22-07-2025 10:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand CPI lower than expected, New Zealand dollar under pressure

New Zealand's CPI report was a mix. Annual CPI rose to 2.7% from 2.5, but quarterly, CPI eased to 0.6% from 0.9%. There is a strong chance that the RBNZ will lower rates at its Aug. 20 meeting.

21-07-2025 15:51 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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