In this video, we’ll explore the key economic events, market trends, and corporate news shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for expert insights into forex, commodities, and stocks to help you navigate the week ahead. Let’s dive in!
In this episode of Market Insights, Gary Thomson
In this video, we’ll explore the key economic events, market trends, and corporate news shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for expert insights into forex, commodities, and stocks to help you navigate the week ahead. Let’s dive in!
In this episode of Market Insights, Gary Thomson unpacks the strategic implications of the week’s most critical events driving global markets.
👉 Key topics covered in this episode:
- RBA Meeting Minutes
On 22 July at 4:30 am GMT+3, the RBA will release its July meeting minutes. Traders will look for clues on why rates were held at 3.85% and insight into the rare 6–3 vote split. Will the minutes reveal growing division within the RBA over the path of rate cuts?
- BoJ Deputy Governor Uchida Speech
BoJ Deputy Governor Uchida speaks on 23 July, just ahead of the central bank’s key policy meeting on 30-31 July. Markets will parse his tone for clues on inflation, wages, and a possible rate hike. Will Uchida strike a hawkish note—or signal caution amid yen volatility?
- ECB Interest Rate Decision & Press Conference
The ECB’s policy decision on 24 July is expected to keep rates steady at 2.15%, amid trade tensions, a strong euro, and cautious signals from policymakers. Lagarde’s comments may hint at future moves. Will the ECB pause for now but signal a cut in September?
- UK Retail Sales
UK retail sales for June drop on 25 July, following a sharp May decline. Markets will watch for signs of continued consumer weakness and its impact on BoE policy. Will another reading push the pound lower and strengthen the case for a rate cut?
- Corporate Earnings Statements
A packed earnings week kicks off with Tesla, Alphabet, Intel, and IBM. Investors are eyeing AI progress, ad revenue, and chip demand—all key indicators of tech sector strength. Will these results confirm resilience in big tech, or signal cracks under inflation and slow growth?
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