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🇨🇳 China's Mixed Economic Signals China's July consumer prices stabilized, beating deflation forecasts. However, producer prices fell more than expected, highlighting persistent weakness in the industrial sector and a diverging economic picture. #China #Economy

📰 Geopolitics & Jobs Data Rattle Markets Canadian job numbers plunge, boosting BoC rate cut odds. Markets digest major geopolitical rumors of a US-Russia deal on Ukraine. US plans for Fannie/Freddie IPOs and new gold tariffs also in focus. #Economy #Geopolitics

🌐 Global Markets Navigate Mixed Economic Signals AUD leads currency strength while CHF & EUR lag. Mixed European data, with Swiss confidence falling sharply, contrasts with a strong China current account surplus. Focus remains on central bank policy. #Forex #GlobalMarkets

🏦 Central Banks in Focus, Geopolitical Risk Rises BoJ July minutes reveal a hawkish shift as inflation concerns mount. In the Middle East, escalating tensions are driving risk aversion. China's chip sector reports tariff impacts amid stable demand. #CentralBanks #Geopolitics

📉 Equities Pause as Bond Yields Jump A weak 30-year bond auction drove yields higher, halting the equity rally. Investor caution is evident as money market assets hit a record high. Lower-than-expected consumer credit was also reported. #BondMarket #Markets

📜 Policy Shifts Drive Markets: BoE Cuts, US Eyes Crypto Bank of England cuts rates to 4% but signals an uncertain outlook. US opens 401(k)s to crypto & private equity as Fed officials weigh persistent inflation risks from tariffs. #CentralBanks #EconomicPolicy

🌐 Trade Tensions & Shifting Economic Data US-Japan tariff concerns rise as Japan cuts its GDP forecast. German data shows strong imports but a weaker trade balance. In FX, the USD is the weakest major, with JPY and NZD showing strength. #Economy #FX

📈 China Trade Beats, TSMC Rallies Stronger-than-expected China trade data signals economic resilience. The tech sector is buoyed by TSMC's US tariff exemption. In contrast, Japan sees significant capital flight while Australia posts a wide trade ... #GlobalTrade #AsianMarkets

🏛️ Trump Unveils Sweeping Tariffs & US Investment Deals US announces a ~100% tariff on semiconductors and 15% on Japanese imports, roiling trade sentiment. A major $100B Apple US investment deal provides a domestic focus. Fed remains cautious on policy. #Tariffs #Markets

🏛️ Markets Navigate Fed, Trade & Apple News Fed's Kashkari highlights a slowing economy, fueling rate cut speculation. Global trade remains a key focus with US-India tariff tensions and a major corporate announcement anticipated from Apple. #Fed #Trade

🗣️ Trump's Tariff Threats Stir Market Uncertainty Trump signals new tariffs on pharma and EU, stirring trade uncertainty. Commentary on Fed policy also in focus. Markets weigh geopolitical risks against a bullish S&P 500 forecast and strong retail data. #Trade #Markets

💵 Dollar Reigns as Euro PMIs Beat Expectations Stronger services PMIs in the UK & Spain overshadowed French weakness. Robust oil demand commentary from major producers supported energy markets. USD led currency strength while bond yields pushed higher. #Markets #Economics

🇯🇵 Japan in Focus: BoJ Minutes & US Trade Deal Developments BoJ minutes reveal a cautious stance on JGB tapering, citing market stability. Japan-US trade talks progress on tariffs. Mixed China PMI data and a PBOC liquidity drain add to regional uncertainty. #CentralBanks #Trade

🕊️ Dovish Fed Sparks Broad Market Rally Stocks surged, led by tech, as Fed's Daly hinted at two rate cuts this year. The dovish pivot overshadowed falling oil prices. CFTC's new spot crypto initiative also drew attention. #Fed #StockMarket

📉 Dollar Plunges on Rate Cut Bets & Data Drama The US Dollar weakened significantly as markets priced in a higher probability of a Fed rate cut following a weak jobs report. Data credibility is now in focus amid political criticism of the BLS. #USD #Fed

📉 Eurozone Confidence Plummets A sharp drop in Eurozone investor confidence weighs on sentiment, hitting the EUR & CHF. AUD leads currency strength. Inflation data shows a mixed picture, with Turkish prices cooling while Swiss inflation ticks higher. #Forex #Economy

🇯🇵 Japan Bond Yields Plunge Amid Policy Talk Japanese government bond yields saw a sharp decline. Focus remains on the US-Japan trade deal's implementation and an upcoming US Fed governor announcement. China's central bank injected market liquidity. #Bonds #CentralBanks

✈️ Industrials & M&A in Focus M&A activity surfaces in the broadband sector with a potential Amphenol/CommScope deal. Meanwhile, aerospace giant Boeing prepares for a potential strike, adding to sector-specific risks. #CorporateNews #Markets

⛽ OPEC Opens the Taps, Markets React OPEC agrees to boost oil supply starting in September. US equities, yields & the dollar slide following surprising jobs data revisions. UK auto finance & US defense sectors face potential headwinds. #OPEC #Markets