Market Minutes

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Dollar stays dominant as Fed signals caution

The dollar remains the top performer this week, buoyed by strong U.S. GDP data and Powell’s resistance to a September pivot. Meanwhile, a major trade agreement with South Korea and rising inflation expectations in Japan shape a busy macro week.

A Fed dissent could aid gold’s ascent

With dissent likely emerging inside the FOMC, markets are pivoting toward a dovish read on US monetary policy—fueling momentum in gold and weighing on the dollar ahead of critical economic releases and global trade uncertainty.

What to expect from the Fed’s July meeting

The Federal Reserve is set to keep rates unchanged in July despite escalating political pressure from President Trump, as policymakers wrestle with inflation risks and timing for future easing.

US–China tariff talks: Three potential outcomes ahead of truce deadline

Washington and Beijing prepare for high-stakes negotiations in Stockholm to extend their tariff truce, with markets eyeing three scenarios ranging from a Phase One revival to a complete breakdown in talks.

Trump tours Fed and reignites pressure on Powell: “Rates have to come down”

In a rare visit to the Federal Reserve, Trump clashes with Chair Powell over renovation costs and repeats his demand for lower interest rates, raising concerns over Fed independence.

ECB to hold fire as Trump tariff risks cloud global outlook

The European Central Bank is expected to pause its record easing cycle amid rising trade uncertainty, persistent tariff threats from the U.S., and fragile global diplomatic ties.

Dollar finds footing amid Japan trade deal

Dollar index steadies around 97.5 after a three-day decline, supported by fresh trade agreements.

Aussie softens as RBA minutes confirm dovish bias

Tariff deadline, trade diplomacy, and Fed criticism shape cautious market tone.

Yen edges higher as Japan election reshapes political outlook

Markets digest Japan's historic upper house loss, shifting focus to fiscal loosening and trade tensions.

Japan CPI cools, but Fed policy remains divided on tariff response

Japan’s inflation slowed to a 7-month low in June, while Fed officials clashed over the need for a July rate cut as tariff uncertainty clouds the U.S. outlook.