Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Lots of economic dockets scheduled for today, however, only a few with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far –
- China: MNI business sentiment indicator rose to 55.5 from 54.5
- Japan: Nikkei flash manufacturing PMI rose to 49 in July.
Upcoming:
- France: Markit manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Markit manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial sales and orders will be published at 8:00 GMT. Retail sales for May will be released at 9:00 GMT, followed by trade balance at 10:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Markit services and manufacturing PMI will be reported at 8:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Markit manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Canada: Retail sales report for May will be released at 12:30 GMT, along with consumer price inflation for June.
- United States: Markit manufacturing PMI will be released at 13:45 GMT.
