BOJ Governor Ueda Highlights Uncertainty Over Future Interest Rate Hikes 
Asian Markets Stabilize as Wall Street Rebounds and Rate Concerns Ease 
Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains 
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% as Inflation Cools and Growth Outlook Strengthens 
Oil Prices Rise as Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure 
Asian Currencies Steady as Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets 
Oil Prices Hold Steady as Ukraine Tensions and Fed Cut Expectations Support Market 
Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data 
Germany’s Economic Recovery Slows as Trade Tensions and Rising Costs Weigh on Growth 
Asian Currencies Steady as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision; Indian Rupee Hits New Record Low 
China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai 
European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data 
Japan’s Nikkei Drops as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data 
Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification 
Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures 
Wall Street futures edged higher Sunday evening as the United States and European Union announced a framework trade agreement, boosting investor sentiment ahead of a pivotal week featuring the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, key inflation data, and earnings from major tech giants.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% to 6,447.25, Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.5% to 23,528.75, and Dow Jones futures added 0.3% to 45,223.0 by 20:16 ET (00:16 GMT). The rally follows last week’s record closes driven by robust corporate earnings and easing trade tensions.
President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S.-EU deal includes a 15% tariff on EU goods and major European commitments to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy and invest $600 billion into the U.S. economy. Analysts note that while details remain pending, the agreement signals progress compared to earlier concerns of 30% levies.
The Fed begins its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with rates expected to remain at 4.25%–4.5%. Markets will watch for clues on potential rate cuts later this year. Key data releases include June’s PCE price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, along with U.S. labor figures such as JOLTS, ADP payrolls, and Friday’s July jobs report.
Earnings from “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, are also set to drive market volatility. The combination of trade developments, monetary policy signals, and corporate results could shape market momentum heading into August as investors assess inflation risks and global economic trends.
This week’s events mark a critical juncture for Wall Street as traders balance trade optimism with caution over upcoming policy and economic data.
