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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Kenneth Fisher
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