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Weak Japan GDP Raises Questions Over BoJ Path, SocGen Says
Societe Generale economists say Japan's second-quarter GDP came in below expectations, with soft consumption and capital expenditure clouding the Bank of Japan's policy outlook.
Fed Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged This Year: Reuters Poll
A large majority of economists expect the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady in September and through the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll.
China July activity data undershoots expectations: Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Henry Hao says China’s July industrial output, retail sales and fixed-asset investment all missed forecasts amid weather disruptions and property weakness.
Copper Nears Record High as London Supply Squeeze Tightens
Copper prices are climbing toward record territory as tightening London availability fuels a sharp rally, with spot supply commanding a premium.
Trump: Iran Must Never Have a Nuclear Weapon
President Donald Trump reiterated on Truth Social that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains his top priority.
US Sees Strait of Hormuz Situation as Static, Naval Blockade Sustainable
US assessments describe the Strait of Hormuz situation as static, with the ability to hold a naval blockade indefinitely, while markets also track China and Japan data.
WTI climbs above $82 as US-Iran standoff underpins oil
West Texas Intermediate traded near $82.10 on Monday, up 0.70%, as the US-Iran deadlock kept supply concerns in focus.
Fed Shifting From Forward Guidance, Volatility Seen Higher: TD
TD Securities sees the Federal Reserve moving away from detailed forward guidance, leaving markets to infer policy from incoming data and potentially boosting volatility.
US warns 35 countries against joining rival AI initiative
Reuters reports the US State Department has told signatories of a June AI statement that joining a competing initiative would cut them off from the Pax Silica coalition.
Kurdistan PM Condemns Attacks as Dangerous Escalation
The prime minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region strongly condemned recent attacks, saying they are a reckless escalation and a direct threat to regional stability.
The5ers' LATAM Push: Saul Lokier Moves to an Internal Mexico-Based Role
The5ers CEO Saul Lokier has transitioned to General Manager for LATAM and is relocating to Mexico, while the prop firm has yet to name a successor.
China July Retail Sales Rise Just 0.6%, Missing Forecasts
China's retail sales grew 0.6% year-over-year in July, below the 1.5% expected and slower than the 1.0% increase in June, according to National Bureau of Statistics data.
Sweden final July CPIF-XE confirmed at 0.60%, CPIF revised to 0.73%
Sweden’s final July CPIF-XE matched the flash estimate at 0.60%, while CPIF was revised slightly lower to 0.73% from 0.75%.
Slovenia Leads CEE Growth as Q2 2026 GDP Diverges
GDP growth in Central and Eastern Europe showed divergence in Q2 2026, with Slovenia outperforming at 5% y/y while Poland and Serbia also accelerated.
Gold holds $4,300 rebound but struggles at $4,400 with bullish bias intact
Gold is consolidating after recovering from near $4,300 early Monday, while buyers keep the upper hand around the key $4,400 level.
WTI Holds Modest Gains Above $81.50 on US-Iran Deadlock
West Texas Intermediate traded near $81.60 during Asian hours Monday, keeping modest gains as markets weighed the US-Iran standoff and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan Officials' Yasukuni Visits Draw Fresh Asian Criticism
Senior Japanese officials visited Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender, prompting renewed criticism across Asia and calls for Tokyo to confront its wartime history.
Oil Edges Higher as Israel-Lebanon Strikes and Iran Sanctions Risk Lift Brent Near $89
Brent crude rose as much as 0.5% to almost $89 a barrel as renewed Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the prospect of fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran added to geopolitical uncertainty.
Japan Q2 GDP grows 0.3% QoQ, missing 0.5% forecast
Japan's economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, below the 0.5% expected and slower than Q1's 0.5% growth.
Gold Holds Near $4,376 as Soft US Data Dents Fed Hike Bets
Gold hovered near $4,376 an ounce after weaker US consumer sentiment and retail sales lowered expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.
Silver Tests 0.5 Resistance Arc, Breakout Toward $66.30 in Focus
Silver is testing the 0.5 resistance arc on the 1-hour chart, with Arc Cycle Analysis pointing to a possible breakout toward $66.30.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back US-South Korea Military Exercises
Around 18,000 South Korean troops had been expected to join the drills. The decision is framed as a cost-saving step that could ease tensions with Pyongyang.
US 30-Year Treasury Auction Yield Highest Since 2001 at 5.216%
The US government sold $25 billion of 30-year Treasury bonds at 5.216%, the highest auction yield since 2001, while the 10-year note auction cleared at its highest yield since 2007.
Micro WTI Crude Oil Futures Hold Above Support Arc; $93 Rebound Possible
Micro WTI Crude Oil Futures are holding above the 0.786 Support Arc on the daily chart, with Arc Cycle Analysis pointing to a possible rebound toward $93.