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Monday, Jul 27
07:32 story SGD

Monetary Authority of Singapore Tightens Policy for Second Consecutive Time Amid Inflationary Outlook

Singapore's central bank unexpectedly tightened monetary policy for the second time, aiming to preemptively counter rising inflation risks from elevated energy prices.
Friday, Jul 24
14:46 story USD

US Imposes New 10-12.5% Tariffs on 60 Economies Over Forced Labor Claims

The United States has implemented new import tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, citing failures to address forced labor. This...
13:16 story GBP

UK Private Sector Activity Returns to Growth in July, PMIs Exceed Expectations

The UK private sector expanded in July for the first time in three months, with both services and manufacturing PMIs surpassing forecasts, signaling a stronger start...
12:02 story SAR

Houthis Declare Maritime Embargo, Claim Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, subsequently claiming attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, leading to a rise...
06:17 story GBP

UK Retail Sales Significantly Outperform Forecasts in June

UK retail sales surged in June, exceeding market expectations across monthly and annual measures, driven by favorable weather and major events.
05:47 story EUR

ECB’s Nagel Stresses Data Dependency, Avoids Pre-Commitment on Rates Before September

European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel stated the ECB should not pre-commit to any policy moves before its **September** meeting, citing intense uncertainty and...
02:32 story JPY

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Reaffirms Readiness for Decisive FX Action, Citing US Treasury Report

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated the government's readiness for decisive foreign exchange action, aligning with a recent US Treasury report that deemed excessive yen volatility...
00:01 story JPY

Japan’s June Inflation Accelerates, Core CPI Meets Expectations Amid Rising Oil Prices

Japan's headline inflation rose to 1.7% in June, with core CPI aligning with forecasts, while the 'core-core' measure dipped. The data prompted a strengthening of the...
Thursday, Jul 23
13:17 story TRY

Turkey’s Central Bank Maintains Key Rate Amid Geopolitical Inflation Concerns

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, citing escalating geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on inflation through...
12:47 story USD

US Initial Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall to 187,000, Signaling Robust Labor Market

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits significantly declined last week, falling well below market expectations and reinforcing a robust labor market outlook. Continuing claims also decreased,...
12:34 story USD

US-Saudi Civilian Nuclear Deal Approved, Enrichment Excluded by Trump

US President Donald Trump approved a **30-year** civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, valued at **tens of billions of dollars**, clarifying it **excludes uranium enrichment**.
11:47 story USD

US and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

The United States and Saudi Arabia formalized a multi-billion-dollar civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, establishing a long-term strategic partnership.
03:02 story AUD

Australian June Jobs Surge Fuels RBA Hike Speculation, Boosts AUD

Australia's June employment data significantly surpassed expectations, leading to increased speculation about a potential RBA interest rate hike and a notable rise in the Australian dollar.
Wednesday, Jul 22
09:17 story INR

US to Implement Staged Tariffs on Generic Drug Imports After Two-Year Exemption

The Trump administration has announced a new tariff schedule for imported generic drugs, beginning with a two-year exemption before escalating levies take effect.
07:17 story GBP

UK Annual Inflation Falls More Than Expected to 2.6% in June

UK consumer price inflation slowed significantly in June, dropping to **2.6%** annually, below market forecasts and marking its lowest level in over a year. This decline,...
01:47 story JPY

Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama Reiterates Readiness for Currency Action, Affirms BoJ’s Policy Autonomy

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reaffirmed authorities' readiness to intervene in currency markets while emphasizing the Bank of Japan's independence on monetary policy.
Tuesday, Jul 21
10:32 story EUR

German ZEW Economic Sentiment Surges to Five-Month High in July, Eurozone Sentiment Also Improves

German ZEW Economic Sentiment rose sharply in July, exceeding forecasts and reaching a five-month high, while Eurozone sentiment also improved. The Euro showed limited immediate reaction.
10:02 story GBP

UK Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.9% in May, Employment Rises Amid Data Caveats

The UK's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9% in May, defying expectations for an increase, while employment saw a significant rise.
08:19 story GBP

UK PM Burnham Announces Energy Bill VAT Cut Amid Funding Controversy

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a VAT cut on energy bills starting October 1, a move estimated to cost £850 million, though its funding...
00:17 story CAD

US Imposes **50%** Tariffs on Most Canadian Goods Over Trade Disputes

The United States announced **50%** tariffs on a range of Canadian imports, effective **August 19**, citing alleged trade discrimination against American products.