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China's June new yuan loans beat forecast after stimulus and trade truce
June new yuan loans 2.24 trln yuan vs May’s 620 bln yuanTSF growth quickest since February 2024Economist warns tailwind may fade over the rest of yearChina due to release Q2 GDP data on TuesdayBy Kevin Yao and Ellen Zhang BEIJING, July 14 (Reuters) - Chinese banks extended 2.24 trillion yuan ($31...Reuters
Mon, Jul 14
Wall St futures wobble on fresh tariff threats ahead of data, earnings deluge
July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday, as President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threats targeting the European Union and Mexico dampened investor sentiment ahead of a week packed with economic data and second-quarter earnings.Reuters
Mon, Jul 14
Meta investors, Zuckerberg to square off at $8 billion trial over alleged privacy violations
WILMINGTON, Delaware, July 14 (Reuters) - Mark Zuckerberg is expected to appear as a star witness in an unusual $8 billion trial that kicks off this week at which the Meta CEO is accused of operating Facebook as an illegal enterprise that allowed users' data to be harvested without their consent.
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Mon, Jul 14
U.S. Q2 earnings season is coming strong, JPMorgan Chase (JPM-US) and Citigroup (C-US) are the first to appear [The week ahead]
TradingKey - Last week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new highs, but under Trump's latest tariff offensive, all three major indexes recorded weekly declines. This week, the United States will release the unadjusted CPI annual rate for June.
Yen Falls Below 147 — Traders Bet on Political and Fiscal Shift in Japan with 50% Election Risk
TradingKey - With a 50% chance that Japan’s ruling coalition may lose its majority in the July 20 Upper House elections, investors are increasingly betting on a weaker yen. Traders have started building long USD/JPY positions, anticipating a shift toward more expansionary fiscal policy.
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Mon, Jul 14
U.S. House to Vote on Three Major Crypto Bills — Will the Market Rally or Price in the News?
On Monday, July 14, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on three landmark cryptocurrency bills that could reshape the regulatory landscape and fuel bullish sentiment across digital asset markets.
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Mon, Jul 14
Japan's Nikkei falls for 3rd day as trade impasse, election weigh on sentiment
TOKYO, July 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share gauge slid for a third-straight session on Monday as concerns about an upcoming domestic election and unresolved trade talks with the United States weighed on investor sentiment.Reuters
Mon, Jul 14
China's rare earth exports jump in June in sign of trade war relief
BEIJING, July 14 (Reuters) - China's rare earths exports rose 32% in June from the month before, customs data showed on Monday, in a potential sign that agreements reached last month to free up the flow of the metals are bearing fruit.Reuters
Mon, Jul 14
Singapore dodges recession as Q2 GDP beats forecasts
Singapore avoided a technical recession as its economy grew more than expected in Q2 2025. According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) released Monday, the city-state’s economy expanded by 1.4% on a seasonally adjusted annualized basisCryptopolitan
Mon, Jul 14
Euro slips after Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU
SINGAPORE, July 14 (Reuters) - The euro fell to a three-week low early on Monday while the Mexican peso also came under pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from two of the largest U.S. trading partners beginning August 1.
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Mon, Jul 14
Oil rises over 2% as investors weigh market outlook, tariffs, sanctions
Brent and WTI rise over 2% after losses in previous sessionBaker Hughes reports 11th consecutive week of U.S. rig count declineTrump promises major statement on Russia on MondaySaudi Arabia complies with OPEC+ output targets, energy ministry confirmsBy Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
The “Tightrope Walk” of U.S. Equities Continues: Three Optimistic Misconceptions and Two Known Unknowns
TradingKey - Tariff risks and concerns over economic slowdown have dominated trading sentiment throughout 2025 — yet risk assets like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite continue to hit record highs. HSBC argues that many investor worries about inflation and valuations are overblown, while other
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Fri, Jul 11
Property pricing trajectory and casualty loss trends in focus as Q2 earnings season begins
July 11 - (The Insurer) - While there continues to be plenty of discussion about macroeconomic forces and their potential impact on the P&C sector, the focus of investors as the Q2 earnings season gets underway next week is likely to rest on market conditions, especially the softeni...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
BMW CEO hopeful for 'manageable' deal on US auto import tariffs
MUNICH, July 11 (Reuters) - BMW's BMWG.DE CEO said on Friday he was optimistic that the European Union and the United States would soon reach a "manageable" agreement on auto import tariffs, potentially including a mechanism to offset imports with exports.Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
Global IPO Boom Heats Up — India Poised to Set New Records Beyond the U.S. and Hong Kong
TradingKey - Despite global trade tensions and economic uncertainty, the IPO market is heating up again, led by renewed investor confidence in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Now, India is emerging as a strong contender, with this year’s IPO fundraising already surpassing 2024 levels — and on track to breakTradingKey
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