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Japan's coalition loses majority, yen higher
Japan's ruling coalition suffered a major defeat, losing its majority in parliament. The result was not a surprise and the yen has strengthened on Monday. Prime Minister Ishida is clinging to power, which could hamper Japan's position as it tries to reach a trade deal with the US and avoid further tariffs.
21-07-2025 08:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Japan's core CPI cools as expected
Japan's headline and core CPI both eased to 3.3% in June. There are elections to the Upper House of Parliament on Sunday and the ruling coalition could lose its majority.
18-07-2025 09:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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UK employment,wage growth falls, US retail sales shine
In the UK, the labor market is showing cracks as payroll employees and wage growth fell, while the unemployment rate rose. US retail sales surprised on the upside, with a gain of 0.6%. This easily beat the consensus of 0.1% and follows two consecutive declines.
17-07-2025 15:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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UK inflation heats up, Pound shrugs
UK CPI and core CPI rose in June and were higher than expected. Still, the money markets widely expect a rate cut at the August meeting, as the UK economy is struggling and badly needs relief in the form of a rate cut.
16-07-2025 09:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Pound under pressure ahead of US, UK inflation reports
US inflation is expected to rise in June, which would mean that the Trump tariffs are finally making their bite felt in the form of higher inflation. The UK releases inflation on Wednesday, with both the headline and core rates expected to remain unchanged.
15-07-2025 11:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Australian dollar eyes China GDP
China relaeases GDP on Tuesday, with a market estimate of 5.1% for the second quarter, compared to 5.4% in Q1. China's industrial production and retail sales are both expected to slow in June. Australia releases consumer sentiment on Tuesday, with a consensus of 0.4%.
14-07-2025 13:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Canada's job growth shines but Canadian dollar shrugs
Canada's job growth surprised on the upside in June, with a stellar gain of 83.1 thousand. The unemployment rate dropped for the first time since January. The strong numbers have lowered expectations that the BoC will lower rates at the July 30 meeting.
14-07-2025 10:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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UK GBP contracts, pound dips
UK GDP contracted in May for a second straight month, coming in below expectations at -0.1%. The weak data has raised expectations for a BoE rate cut in August.
11-07-2025 08:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Japan PPI slips to 10-month low
Japan's PPI dropped from 3.3% to 2.9%, indicating that underlying inflation is easing for producer prices. The FOMC minutes showed that members are open to further rate cuts but are split as to the timing.
10-07-2025 15:48 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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UK GDP expected to expand, British pound lower
The UK releases May GDP on Friday, with the markets forecasting a small gain of 0.1%. The OBR said that the UK's public finances are on an "unsustainble" path in the long-term. The FOMC minutes were dovish but members are split on the the timing of the next rate cut.
10-07-2025 14:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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