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Friday, Jul 31
08:47 story JPY

Asian Equities Surge on AI Optimism and Tech Earnings; Yen Weakens Post-BOJ Decision

Asian stock markets experienced their largest gains in nearly four months, driven by strong tech earnings and AI demand, while the Japanese Yen depreciated following the...
07:02 story GBP

UK Annual House Price Growth Decelerates in July, Monthly Prices Edge Up

Nationwide data revealed that UK annual house price growth slowed in July, though monthly prices registered a marginal increase, reflecting a nuanced market amidst economic uncertainties.
03:47 story JPY

BOJ Maintains Rates at 1% Amidst Dissent and Upgraded Growth Outlook

The Bank of Japan kept its short-term interest rate unchanged at 1.00% following its latest policy meeting, a decision that saw one board member dissent. The...
Thursday, Jul 30
13:32 story GBP

BoE Governor Bailey Dismisses Immediate Rate Hike Speculation Post-Decision

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey clarified the central bank's policy stance, firmly pushing back against market expectations of an imminent rate hike.
13:02 story USD

US Q2 GDP Growth Slows Unexpectedly to 1.5% Amid Mixed Economic Signals

The U.S. economy expanded at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter, with GDP growth decelerating to 1.5% while inflation measures rose.
12:02 story GBP

Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% Amidst Split Vote

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee maintained its key interest rate at **3.75%** in **July**, a decision widely anticipated by markets, though marked by a...
08:32 story EUR

German Economy Posts Modest Q2 Growth, Exceeding Forecasts Amid Geopolitical Headwinds

Germany's economy expanded by **0.2%** in the second quarter, surpassing analyst expectations, with the Bundesbank anticipating continued growth.
07:03 story EUR

French Economy Rebounds with 0.2% Q2 Growth, Averting Recession

France's economy expanded by **0.2%** in the second quarter, preventing a recession as domestic demand and exports recovered. This growth aligned with forecasts, reversing the prior...
06:17 story SAR

US Strikes Iran Directly, Causing Casualties; Iran’s Attacks Expand to Kuwait, Jordan

The United States has resumed military operations against Iran-aligned targets in the Middle East, marking an escalation of regional conflict after a brief pause.
Wednesday, Jul 29
18:32 story USD

Federal Reserve Maintains Key Rate, Three Officials Dissent for Hike

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, though three policymakers voted for an increase due to inflation concerns.
11:47 story GBP

UK Mortgage Approvals Rise in June Despite Higher Borrowing Costs

UK mortgage approvals for house purchases increased to **58,200** in June, showing resilience amid rising interest rates, though remaining below recent averages.
07:32 story AUD

Australian Annual Inflation Eases to Four-Month Low in June

Australia's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.8% in June, marking a four-month low and potentially easing pressure on the RBA for further rate hikes.
Tuesday, Jul 28
07:03 story EUR

French Business and Consumer Confidence Rise in July, Services Sector Rebounds

French economic sentiment and business activity showed broad improvement in July, with key indicators like business confidence, services PMI, and consumer confidence all advancing.
03:32 story AUD

RBA Governor Bullock Questions Sufficiency of Current Tightening, Signals Readiness for Further Hikes

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock stated on Tuesday that the central question remains whether current monetary tightening is sufficient to curb inflation, while indicating...
Monday, Jul 27
13:02 story USD

US Durable Goods Orders Rebound Less Than Expected in June

New orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods increased by 0.3% in June, significantly missing market forecasts, though core capital goods showed a slight beat.
11:32 story EUR

ECB’s Kazimir Advocates for At Least One More Rate Hike to Combat Inflation Risks

European Central Bank Governing Council member Peter Kazimir stated that the ECB must raise interest rates at least one more time to control inflation and prevent...
11:16 story USD

Oil Prices Decline Sharply Amid Reports of US-Iran Hostilities Pause

Global oil benchmarks experienced significant declines following indications of a temporary de-escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran.
10:47 story EUR

Wildfires Force Over 300,000 Evacuations Across France and Spain Amidst Heatwave

Massive wildfires continue to spread across southern France and central Spain, forcing over **300,000** evacuations and prompting a crisis meeting by French President **Emmanuel Macron**.
08:46 story EUR

German Ifo Business Climate Index Rises for Third Consecutive Month in July, Exceeding Forecasts

The German Ifo Business Climate Index for July rose to **86.6**, exceeding analyst expectations and marking its **third consecutive monthly increase**. Despite the positive economic data,...
08:17 story IDR

Bank Indonesia Governor’s Early Resignation Sparks Rupiah Weakness, Policy Uncertainty

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo unexpectedly resigned two years ahead of schedule, prompting the Indonesian Rupiah to weaken and raising investor concerns over future monetary policy...