Five-year Chinese treasury bond futures began trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange, providing a standardized instrument for hedging interest rate risk. This move is seen as a critical institutional cornerstone to elevate the renminbi's status as an international reserve currency amid global demand for credible safe assets.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its three-day meeting, with market participants widely expecting the benchmark repo rate to remain unchanged. The central bank is focused on domestic inflation, liquidity, and economic growth, while monitoring global uncertainties and elevated crude oil prices.
A new study by University College London (UCL) researchers found that persistent financial problems, tracked over decades in thousands of Britons, are linked to accelerated age-related cognitive decline and physical brain shrinkage by age 70. Men and individuals with the APOE-ε4 genetic variant appeared more vulnerable.
La Repubblica Italiana emette una moneta d'argento da 5 euro per celebrare il centenario della SSC Napoli, fondata nel 1926. La moneta, coniata in finitura Proof, presenta lo stemma del club, le date "1926" e "2026" sul dritto e una veduta simbolica di Napoli con il Vesuvio e lo Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sul rovescio.
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.
The Bank of England's MPC maintained the UK interest rate at 3.75%, warning that an escalation of the Iran war could drive inflation above 4% by 2027, intensifying cost of living pressures. Governor Andrew Bailey dismissed immediate rate hike expectations, despite three MPC members dissenting for an immediate rise to 4%.
Il governo boliviano, guidato da Rodrigo Paz, cerca crediti da organizzazioni multilaterali per rafforzare le riserve della Banca Centrale e stabilizzare il boliviano, con un prestito BID da 500 milioni approvato e un accordo FMI da 2,8 miliardi imminente.
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's repeated use of phrases like "family fight," "first principles," and "inflation is a choice" is analyzed by economists and strategists. Experts debate their meaning for monetary policy, Warsh's communication style, and potential shifts in the Fed's approach.
Andy Burnham's new Labour government, with John Healey as Chancellor, faces significant fiscal challenges, balancing ambitious spending plans with market scrutiny. The administration draws parallels to the 1976 Labour government, aiming to roll back Thatcherism while navigating potential tax rises and bond market concerns.
A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) study reveals dollar-backed stablecoins are fostering 'digital dollarization' in emerging markets, largely bypassing capital controls. This trend, driven by macroeconomic stress, challenges traditional monetary policy and necessitates new regulatory tools, despite offering financial access.
Attacco russo su Zaporizhzhia causa 3 morti e 13 feriti. Il FMI approva un fondo di 690 milioni di dollari per l'Ucraina. Tensioni in Europa con esercitazioni russe vicino alle coste britanniche.
Il FMI ha approvato un fondo di 690 milioni di dollari per l'Ucraina, che cerca stabilità economica nel quinto anno di guerra. Intanto, si registrano attacchi militari russi e ucraini, mentre la Corea del Nord ribadisce il sostegno a Mosca. La diplomazia vaticana prosegue gli sforzi per pace e scambi umanitari.
Narodowy Bank Polski wyda 21 lipca 2026 r. srebrną monetę kolekcjonerską o nominale 20 złotych, nawiązującą do złotówki z 1929 roku. Moneta z serii „Historia monety polskiej” upamiętnia symbol stabilności II RP i jest postrzegana jako atrakcyjna inwestycja dla kolekcjonerów.
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor detailed "110 reasons" against Bitcoin Improvement Proposal-110 (BIP-110), which aims to limit non-monetary transactions like Ordinals inscriptions to preserve BTC's peer-to-peer cash function. The proposal, introduced in December 2025, faces significant debate within the Bitcoin community.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
Donald Trump bietet über "Truth API" einen kostenpflichtigen Echtzeitzugang zu seinen reichweitenstärksten Truth Social-Beiträgen an. Kritiker sehen darin eine weitere Monetarisierung seiner Präsidentschaft, während die Märkte bereits auf seine Äußerungen reagieren.
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 have resulted in 5,069 deaths, with over 20,000 displaced. International aid, including $346 million from the IMF and $300 million from the US, is being utilized for relief and reconstruction.
Russia's FSB claims to have thwarted a large-scale terrorist attack planned by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) on a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don using 13 AI-equipped FPV drones. A Russian citizen reportedly alerted authorities after being recruited by GUR, and the operation was then controlled by the FSB.
Hong Kong's RMB Business Facility, a yuan financing tool for banks run by the HKMA, has been significantly expanded with a 150% quota increase to 500 billion yuan. Launched Friday, it aims to boost yuan usage in global business by offering cheaper financing for trade, capital expenditure, and working capital loans.
The IMF has lowered its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 3% due to the energy shock from the Iran war, which caused oil prices to surge. However, booming AI investment is partially offsetting the impact.
The IMF has raised its UK growth forecast to 1% for this year, making it the third fastest-growing G7 economy in 2026. This upgrade comes amid hopes the economic impact of the Iran conflict may be less severe than feared, with oil prices stabilizing and inflation easing.
The IMF has raised South Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%, citing strong global demand for memory chips and AI adoption, which offsets the impact of the Middle East war. This projection is the highest among advanced economies in the IMF's report.
I sindacati dell'Agenzia delle Entrate-Riscossione protestano contro il divieto di utilizzare contanti e assegni dal 2027. Evidenziano criticità operative e sociali, sostenendo che la gestione di cassa è indispensabile per casi complessi e per la regolarizzazione rapida dei contribuenti.
China is increasing its yuan loan quota to 300 billion yuan and extending the facility's tenure to 2-3 years to meet international demand. A new electronic FIC trading platform developed by CFETS and HKEX is also set to launch.
