U.S. Treasury sold euros from its Exchange Stabilization Fund to support the Japanese yen after it hit a 38‑year low, joining Japan’s intervention and aiming to stabilize the yen carry trade and Treasury yields.
John Williams, Chef des regionalen Fed-Bezirks New York, prognostiziert einen Rückgang der US-Inflation in der zweiten Jahreshälfte und bekräftigt die Bereitschaft der Federal Reserve, bei Bedarf geldpolitisch einzugreifen, um das 2-Prozent-Ziel zu erreichen.
The US and Japan conducted a rare coordinated currency market intervention, with Japan buying yen to counter excessive volatility. Both nations signaled readiness for further action if needed, as Japan also cut its economic growth outlook due to high oil prices and a weaker yen.
Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 as markets weigh 66% odds of a September Fed rate hike, with Chairman Warsh's inflation judgment crucial amid mixed indicators ranging from 2.2% to 3.7% above the 2% target
President Trump's public push for lower interest rates has been countered by rising borrowing costs, driven by the Iran war, tariffs, and AI data center financing. Despite his claims of a booming economy, inflation and debt service costs are increasing, posing challenges for Republicans ahead of November elections.
The US Federal Reserve's FOMC maintained interest rates with a 9-3 vote, marking the first time in a decade three members dissented, preferring a quarter-point hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized focusing on overall trends and fostering internal debate, while inflation and geopolitical events continue to influence policy.
The US economy grew by 1.5% in Q2 2026, a slowdown from Q1, as rising imports offset consumer spending. Inflation, measured by the PCE price index, eased slightly to 3.7% but remains above the Fed's 2% target. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, though some officials dissented, citing persistent high inflation exacerbated by the Middle East war.
US government borrowing costs reached 2007 levels after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, fueling investor fears about inflation and the economy's ability to absorb rising prices, with 30-year Treasury yields hitting a 19-year high and stocks falling sharply.
Chinese stocks trading overseas are emerging as defensive plays for global investors, offering shelter from US equities and bonds due to Federal Reserve monetary policy confusion and a struggling artificial intelligence trade.
O dólar teve uma pequena alta nesta sexta-feira, refletindo a busca por proteção devido às tensões no Oriente Médio e ao fortalecimento da moeda estadunidense. No entanto, o dólar caiu quase 2% em julho. O Ibovespa e o petróleo fecharam o mês com ganhos expressivos, impulsionados pelo conflito entre EUA e Irã, apesar de um problema técnico na B3.
Bitcoin fluctuates around $64,000 as global market tensions, US-Iran conflict, and upcoming Fed interest-rate decision impact risk assets, with oil prices spiking and investor sentiment divided.
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates between 3.50% and 3.75% despite three dissenting votes, heightening scrutiny on Chairman Kevin Warsh's strategy to reduce inflation to the 2% target.
The crypto market, with Bitcoin near $64,000 and Ethereum at $1,890.60 (down 1.53%), awaits the Federal Reserve's decision, expected to hold rates at 3.50-3.75%. Institutional flows support ETH's recovery, but technical indicators (death cross, ADX, RSI) suggest a bearish bias until key resistances are cleared.
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate between 3.5% and 3.75% but signaled potential future hikes if inflation persists above the 2% goal, citing elevated prices despite recent moderations in oil and gas costs.
Tre av tolv ledamöter i Federal Reserve (Fed) röstade för en räntehöjning på grund av inflationsoro, medan majoriteten valde att behålla räntorna oförändrade. Beslutet följde på förhållanden där den nya centralbankschefen Kevin Warsh, som stöds av president Donald Trump, kan komma att påverka penningpolitiken.
The US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5-3.75% amid economic uncertainty, including concerns over the Iran war, despite President Trump's calls for lower rates.
Die US-Notenbank Fed hat den Leitzins unverändert im Zielkorridor zwischen 3,50 und 3,75 Prozent belassen. Drei Zentralbanker stimmten gegen die Entscheidung, da sie einen leichten Anstieg zur Inflationsbekämpfung befürworten. Die Kerninflation liegt über der 2-Prozent-Zielmarke.
The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged (3.5-3.75%) for the fifth time, despite President Trump's calls for lower rates, citing concerns over the Iran war's economic impact.
Investors are increasingly anticipating a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with September odds at 82%, as Brent crude hits $100/barrel due to US-Iran tensions and US jobless claims drop to a 1969 low, bolstering inflation focus over labor market health.
Bitcoin trades near $65,978, below the short-term holder cost basis of $69,000, as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve's July 28-29 meeting. Weak labor data and slowing core CPI suggest a less restrictive Fed, but rising oil prices and Treasury yields add complexity, making Bitcoin's rally conditional on the Fed's stance.
US labor force dropouts hit a record 105.8 million in June under President Trump, surpassing Great Recession and COVID-19 peaks. This includes 832,000 who left last month, with economists noting a "flight from work" among prime-age men and a growing group of women.
Ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are experiencing significant institutional growth. Firms and AI agents use event contracts for price discovery and trader evaluation, with monthly volumes reaching billions, despite challenges in execution and potential for concentrated edge.
The Federal Reserve and Treasury Department convened a meeting in April with top bank CEOs over an advanced AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, that poses an unprecedented cybersecurity threat. Despite its critical role, the Fed itself lacked access to Mythos for months, raising concerns about financial system vulnerabilities and the US lead in AI.
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's shift to less transparent communication is prompting financial firms, including F/m Investments with its "WarshGPT" AI tool, to adapt investment strategies to predict monetary policy, creating market uncertainty and new opportunities.
