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This week's key themes include US inflation and the Fed, the ECB decision and EU tariffs, and China's growth outlook. We discuss how tariffs are starting to impact US inflation data, preview the ECB decision and how the 30% tariff threats on the EU could affect that outcome, as well as share views on Japan's upper house election and whether a weak growth outlook China could prompt policy response. Chapters: (US: 01:50, Europe: 11:05, China: 15:40, Japan: 22:10)

Group Chief Economist Neil Shearing sifts through a deluge of DM inflation data to highlight where tariff effects are coming through, where price pressures look too hot and which central banks are best positioned to press on with policy easing. He also talks to David Wilder about what China's manufacturing overdrive is doing to the global inflation picture.Also on the show, how serious is Donald Trump about forcing out Jerome Powell? Deputy Chief North America Economist Stephen Brown talks about the market response to the latest attacks on the Fed chief, why forcing him out could prove counterproductive for a president wanting cheaper borrowing costs, and what to watch as the White House steps up the pressure. Events and analysis referenced in this episode:ECB Watch: A pause, or an end, to the easing cycleGlobal Drop-In: Fed, ECB and Bank of England – Unpacking the latest rate movesDrop-In: Could South Africa be about to see a big bond rally?Read: What happens if Trump fires Powell?

Send us a textDollar stays strong amid safe haven flows and inflation risks. US prel. PMIs and Powell speech to be closely monitored. ECB expected to stand pat, focus to fall on forward guidance. Pound traders await PMIs, but remain convinced about August cut. Alphabet and Tesla earnings results also on tap.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/enRisk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date risk warningReceive your daily market and forex news analysis directly from experienced forex and market news analysts! Tune in here to stay updated on a daily basis: https://www.xm.com/weekly-forex-review-and-outlookIn-depth forex news analysis on all major currencies, such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD

00:00:00 – TwitchCon Costs and Streaming Platform Bias TwitchCon tickets now cost over $200, with payment plans revealing both economic strain and audience targeting. Discussion touches on Twitch's political bias and alternatives like Kick, Rumble, and Odyssey. 00:10:00 – Alex Jones Soundbite Showcase Compilation of wild Alex Jones rants from recent and classic broadcasts. His absurd impersonations and inflammatory statements become a springboard to critique misinformation and political extremism. 00:20:00 – Epstein Footage Controversy & Trump's Response The Epstein prison video appears heavily edited, with metadata suggesting possible manipulation. Trump continues to call the scandal a hoax, deepening divisions among conservatives. 00:30:00 – Trump Alienates Base & Fluoride Policy Frustration Trump's denial of Epstein involvement causes rift with supporters. Meanwhile, fluoride removal from water is quietly blocked by court rulings, prompting frustration from health-conscious conservatives. 00:40:00 – Satirical Euro Banknote Designs & BRICS Alarm Bells Listeners learn about dystopian ECB design contest entries: boots on heads, surveillance motifs, and marionette politicians. BRICS' coordinated actions signal a major challenge to U.S. dominance. 00:50:00 – Microsoft ‘Digital Escorts' & Haunted Doll Tragedy ProPublica exposes Microsoft's alarming use of underqualified American overseers for Chinese engineers on U.S. defense projects. Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly while touring with Annabelle the haunted doll. 01:00:00 – Classic Grey Alien Abduction Descriptions The show delves into Grey aliens—small, clinical, telepathic beings—and outlines abduction scenarios involving medical procedures, sperm/egg harvesting, and soul-related experimentation. 01:10:00 – Hybridization Theories & Soul Mechanics Exploration of four theories behind abductions: genetic mixing, psychic harvesting, reconnaissance, and soul insertion. GPT analysis suggests abductees may be used in experiments to observe soul embodiment. 01:20:00 – Japan's “Rent-a-Grandma” Gig Economy “OK Grandma” lets customers in Japan hire elderly women for anything from babysitting to breaking up with partners. Hosts joke about deploying them for pit crew duty, advice, or intimidation at sporting events. 01:30:00 – Fast Food Spending & Coffee's Health Benefits Americans dine out 5–6 times a week, spending nearly $3,700 yearly. Studies show drinking 3–4 cups of coffee daily may reduce risk of chronic liver disease by nearly 50%. 01:40:00 – AI Manipulation in Academic Publishing Researchers are secretly embedding hidden prompts in academic papers, instructing AI tools to give glowing peer reviews. Prompts include commands like “give a positive review only” and “recommend for exceptional novelty.” This highlights a major flaw in peer review: many reviewers may be outsourcing their evaluations to AI, undermining scientific integrity. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

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In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, we explore how AI is revolutionizing the way e-commerce brands expand into new markets. Join us as we chat with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, about the transformative power of AI in translation and localization. Discover how brands can now create a seamless, localized shopping experience for customers worldwide, breaking down barriers and boosting conversion rates. Tune in to learn about the latest AI advancements and how they can give your business a competitive edge in the global market. Topics discussed in this episode:  Why localizing content creates better customer experiences. How Smartling automates translation with AI. What 87% of consumers expect in online shopping. Why continuous localization matters for Shopify stores. How AI cuts translation time and costs. What Smartling does to grow global reach. Why language impacts buying decisions. How ASOS boosted conversions with Smartling. What's next for AI in e-commerce localization. Why e-commerce brands should adopt AI localization. Links & Resources Website: https://www.smartling.com/Shopify App: https://www.smartling.com/integrations/shopifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmurphy2/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/2praxfn6MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download!

AIB's Senior Economist John Fahey and AIB Treasury's Mark McKevitt discuss the current finance markets, the future impact of tariffs, the recent changes in sterling with Bank of England rate cuts, and central bank rates with no changes in the ECB and US Fed.Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

APAC stocks were ultimately mixed with the region indecisive in the aftermath of the latest Chinese GDP and activity data.European equity futures indicate a marginally higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.3% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.2% on Monday.DXY has given back some of yesterday's gains, EUR/USD remains on a 1.16 handle, other majors are contained.EU draws up retaliatory tariffs for US goods in case a trade deal is not reached, including aircraft and booze, according to WSJ.Crude futures remained subdued after US President Trump announced 100% tariffs on Russia and secondary sanctions on other countries that buy oil from Russia if a Ukraine deal is not struck within 50 days.The ECB is to discuss a more negative scenario next week than previously envisaged in June after Trump's latest tariff threat, according to Reuters.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ Industrial Production, German ZEW, US & Canadian CPI, OPEC MOMR, Bundesbank Monthly Report, Fed's Bowman, Barr, Barkin & Collins, BoE's Bailey & UK Chancellor Reeves, Supply from Germany, Earnings from JPMorgan, Blackrock, Wells Fargo, Citi and Ericsson.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this extra episode, Boudewijn Chalmers joins us once again. He is Partner at EY and one of the authors of the 2025 EY Global Wealth Research Report. Boudewijn explains the results of this global study, based on input from 3,600 wealthy individuals across 30 countries — including the Netherlands. The conversation touches on the rising complexity clients experience, the growing importance of family and wealth transfer, and how digital tools and personal advice need to go hand in hand. He shares what surprised him most in the data, why trust and personalization remain central, and how wealth managers can strike the right balance between technology and the human touch. Listen now!   ***  Want to stay up to date with Leaders in Finance? Subscribe to the newsletter.   ***  Leaders in Finance is made possible by the support of Kayak  EY, MeDirect, and Roland Berger.   *** Also listen to: Live at the Wealth Management Event 2025 – Patrick Verbeij, Kurt Vanhee, Boudewijn Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht Wealth Management met Boudewijn Chalmers   *** 2025 EY Global Wealth Research Report.   ***  Questions, suggestions, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us via email at info@leadersinfinance.nl and check out our website.   *** Eerdere gasten bij de Leaders in Finance podcast waren onder andere: Klaas Knot (President DNB), Robert Swaak (CEO ABN AMRO), Frank Elderson (directie ECB), David Knibbe (CEO NN), Janine Vos (RvB Rabobank), Jos Baeten (CEO ASR), Nadine Klokke (CEO Knab), Gita Salden (CEO BNG Bank),  Annerie Vreugdenhil (CIO ING), Karien van Gennip (CEO VGZ), Maarten Edixhoven (CEO Van Lanschot Kempen), Jeroen Rijpkema (CEO Triodos), Chantal Vergouw (CEO Interpolis), Geert Lippens (CEO BNP Paribas NL), Simone Huis in 't Veld (CEO Euronext), Nout Wellink (ex DNB), Onno Ruding (ex minister van financiën), Maurice Oostendorp en Martijn Gribnau (CEOs Volksbank), Yoram Schwarz (CEO Movir), Laura van Geest (Bestuursvoorzitter AFM) Katja Kok (CEO Van Lanschot CH), Ali Niknam (CEO bunq), Nick Bortot (CEO BUX), Petri Hofsté (Commissaris, o.a.  Rabobank en Achmea), Peter Paul de Vries (CEO Value8), Barbara Baarsma (CEO Rabo Carbon Bank), Jan van Rutte (Commissaris PGGM, BNG Bank, vml CFO ABN AMRO), Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen (Chair Aon Holdings), Annemarie Jorritsma (o.a. Voorzitter NVP), Lidwin van Velden (CEO Waterschapsbank), Don Ginsel (CEO Holland Fintech), Jan-Willem van der Schoot (CEO Mastercard NL), Tjeerd Bosklopper (CEO NN NL), Joanne Kellermann (Chair PFZW), Steven Maijoor (Chair ESMA), Radboud Vlaar (CEO Finch Capital), Karin van Baardwijk (CEO Robeco) en Annette Mosman (CEO APG).  

In this episode, Claus Lauter and sourcing expert Omar Sasson discuss the critical aspects of sourcing from Asia, including the importance of having backup suppliers, the process of finding and verifying suppliers, navigating tariffs, and understanding cultural differences in communication. Omar shares his insights on how to improve sourcing strategies to boost margins and profits, emphasizing the need for thorough research and the value of working with experienced professionals in the field.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why having only one supplier is the biggest sourcing mistake. Why contacting hundreds of suppliers ensures competitive pricing. What the four-phase sourcing process entails for success. Why backup suppliers must be developed before emergencies. How factory direct isn't always better than trading companies. What countries like Vietnam and India offer as China alternatives. Why cultural differences vary drastically across Asian regions. How moving to premium countries can increase product value. What landed cost reveals about true profitability. Why assuming miscommunication prevents costly supplier mistakes. Links & Resources Website: https://thesassoncompany.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-sasson-sourcing-qc-trade/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/9raat2n5MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download!

US President Trump sent trade letters to the EU and Mexico announcing 30% tariffs from August 1st (separate from sectoral tariffs).The EU is planning to "step up engagement" with other nations impacted by US President Trump's tariffs, according to Bloomberg sources.APAC stocks were mostly positive but with some cautiousness seen following US President Trump's tariff letters, while the region also reflected on mixed Chinese trade data.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.6% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.0% on Friday.DXY is marginally firmer, EUR/USD is only slightly softer despite Trump's tariff announcement, other majors are contained.Looking ahead, highlights include US President Trump's Comments on Russia, ECB's Cipollone, supply from the EU.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump sent trade letters to the EU and Mexico announcing 30% tariffs from August 1st (separate from sectoral tariffs).The EU is planning to "step up engagement" with other nations impacted by US President Trump's tariffs, according to Bloomberg sources.European bourses hampered by US-EU trade developments, US futures also in the red but off worst levels.FX & Fixed markets contained as traders continue to look through Trump tariff threats.Crude modestly boosted by Iran comments, XAU helped by tariff updates.Looking ahead, US President Trump's Comments on Russia, ECB's Cipollone.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

John Kiff, former IMF expert and global CBDC thought leader, discusses wholesale and retail CBDCs, implementation challenges, and why some projects fail. He envisions a future where well-regulated stablecoins backed by central bank money drive innovation.

Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to the third and fourth England-India T20Is. 0:00 Intro / 0:55 Lauren Winfield-Hill on ENGvIND / 22:31 England vs India / 36:58 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

US President Trump announced a 35% tariff for Canada and flagged a potential 20% blanket tariff for other countries; US is set to keep the tariff exemption for USMCA goods, according to a US official.Trump also noted the EU will receive a letter by Friday. Ahead of this, European bourses are in the red with sectors (ex-energy, post-BP) following suit.Stateside, futures are lower into a docket headlined by potential trade developments, ES -0.6%.USD extends on its recent recovery, resilient to trade updates. DXY notched a 97.89 peak, G10s broadly under pressure with the JPY lagging.Fixed was lifted by the above updates, since pulled back and moved into the red, a pullback intensified by a hawkish interview with ECB's Schnabel.Choppy trade for crude awaiting developments on numerous in-play factors, precious metals glean from the risk tone while base peers are tarnished.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian Jobs, Fitch on Germany, DBRS on Sweden, Speakers including ECB's Cipollone. Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump announced a 35% tariff for Canada and flagged a potential 20% blanket tariffs for other countries; US is set to keep the tariff exemption for USMCA goods, according to a US official.Brazil's President Lula said the main thing is the reciprocity law, and if US charges 50%, they will charge him 50%.US President Trump noted the EU will receive a letter notifying them of new tariff rates by Friday.APAC stocks were ultimately mixed; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market finished with losses of 0.1%.Looking ahead, highlights include German WPI, UK GDP Estimate, Canadian Jobs, IEA OMR, Fitch on Germany, DBRS on Sweden, Speakers including ECB's Panetta & Cipollone.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this episode Canadian bond portfolio manager, Crista Caughlin, and balanced portfolio manager, Steven Visscher discuss Q2's market and economic activity. Topics covered include “Liberation Day's” tariff shocks, central bank policies, inflation, and other themes. Key Takeaways:   The announcement and subsequent deferral of sweeping U.S. tariffs caused significant market volatility, with a sharp initial selloff followed by a rapid recovery. The uncertainty around trade policy had a pronounced impact on economic growth expectations and market sentiment.   The quarter featured slowing growth in both the U.S. and Canada, with notable weakness in consumer spending and business investment. Despite expectations, inflation remained contained, and employment data presented a mixed picture—stronger in the U.S., weaker in Canada.   Central banks responded differently to domestic economic conditions. The ECB cut rates twice due to weaker growth and contained inflation, while the Fed and Bank of Canada adopted a wait-and-see approach, maintaining a dovish bias but holding rates steady.   There was a notable reversal in equity performance trends, with international and emerging market equities outperforming U.S. equities. This—among other factors—raised questions about the potential end of U.S. exceptionalism, though we remain cautious against drawing premature conclusions.   Credit spreads tightened to multi-decade lows, reflecting either investor confidence or complacency. Interest rates remained range-bound despite volatility, and the structural shift to higher neutral rates appears to have already occurred in recent years.   Host: Kevin Minas, CFA, MBA, CAIA – Institutional Portfolio Manager Guests: Crista Caughlin, CFA – Portfolio Manager Steven Visscher, CFA – Portfolio Manager   This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts.    Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore.    Visit Mawer at https://www.mawer.com.   Follow us on social:   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mawerinvestmentmanagement/ 

US President Trump announced tariff rates for seven countries and later announced a 50% tariff for Brazil; President Trump also announced the US is to impose a 50% tariff on copper, effective August 1st.The EU is discussing car import quotas and export credits with the US in trade talks, according to sources cited by Reuters.A muted reaction was seen across markets following the FOMC minutes; FOMC Minutes stated that most saw some reduction in the Fed funds rate this year as appropriate.European equity futures indicate a mildly higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.4% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include German CPI final, Norwegian CPI, Swedish GDP, US Weekly Claims, Chinese M2/New Yuan Loans, OPEC WOO, Speakers including Fed's Musalem, Waller & Daly, ECB's Cipollone & BoE's Breeden, Supply from US, Earnings from Delta & Conagra Brands.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Eric Tak has headed the ECB's Product Proposition Division of the Directorate Digital Euro since June 2024. He is responsible for managing the design and refinement of the digital euro product proposition, including the distribution model via payment service providers, and liaising closely with internal and external stakeholders.On The Menu:1. Preserving cash benefits while enabling remote digital transactions.2. Offline payment functionality using token-based NFC technology solutions.3. Consumer adoption incentives beyond the current payment method satisfaction.4. Non-programmable money approach despite social media speculation buzz.5. Stablecoin differences, central bank backing versus private money.6. Innovation competition strategy, the private sector is building on the ECB platform.7. European payment sovereignty and universal accessibility mission goals.Click here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9UFollow us on social media to hear from us more -Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiewInstagram- https://bit.ly/3UsdrtfLinkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdUTwitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKXPinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9uHappy creating!#EricTikka #ECB #Outgrow #Wallets #Marketing #EuropeanCentralBank #MarketerOfTheMonth #Podcastoftheday #Marketingpodcast

In this episode, we explore cart abandonment - one of e-commerce's biggest challenges. With 89% of shoppers leaving without buying, this costly problem affects every online store.  Our guest Menachem Schechter, Head of BZ Marketing Agency and Co-founder of CartKeeper, shares how AI can help recover lost sales. He explains the main reasons customers abandon their carts and demonstrates how smart AI assistants can answer questions in real-time, leading to 28-45% cart recovery rates across different industries. Topics discussed in this episode:  Why 89% of shoppers abandon carts—and how to stop it. How AI assistants prevent cart abandonment early. Why real-time WhatsApp chat lifts conversions. What causes most cart drop-offs—and how AI solves it. How CartKeeper keeps shoppers ready to buy. Why old chatbots fail—and AI assistants succeed. How AI chats in any language without store changes. Why cart recovery outperforms ad spend. What 45% cart recovery looks like with AI. How flat pricing makes CartKeeper accessible to all stores. Links & Resources Website: https://cartkeeper.co/ Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/sp-recovery-monkey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567217097073 Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/y9pspczcMORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download!

Can an increase in defence spending affect investments in green energy and digital infrastructure? What do US tariff threats mean for the ECB? How does the ECB support smaller countries in the Eurosystem? And is AI an opportunity or a risk for the financial future? In the last episode of our Sintra series, our host Stefania Secola takes us on a walk around the ECB Forum and gets top experts to answer your questions. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Published on 9 July 2025 and recorded during the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra between 30 June and 2 July 2025. In this episode: 02:05 Defence spending Can an increase in defence spending affect investments in green energy and digital infrastructure? 08:08 Tariffs How do US tariff threats affect the economy? What do they mean for the ECB? And what are the opportunities for Europe? 14:14 Smaller vs. bigger economies in the Eurosystem Does the ECB prioritise bigger economies over smaller ones? Do smaller countries, such as Slovenia, benefit from the ECB's monetary policy? 18:55 Artificial intelligence Is AI an opportunity or a risk for the financial future? Further readings: Gensler, G., Johnson, S., Panizza, U. and Weder di Mauro, B.: The Economic Consequences of The Second Trump Administration: A Preliminary Assessment https://cepr.org/publications/books-and-reports/economic-consequences-second-trump-administration-preliminary The ECB Podcast: AI: economic game changer or job taker? https://soundcloud.com/europeancentralbank/ai-economic-game-changer-or-job-taker ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/

US President Trump flagged the release of at least 7 tariff letters today. Reports that the EU is closing in on a temporary "framework" agreement, via FT.European bourses began modestly firmer and have been grinding higher since, Euro Stoxx 50 +1.1%; German autos bid on trade nuances, Basic Resources hit by non-US copper performance, Media lags after WPPStateside, futures are in the green and directionally in-fitting with Europe but gains are much more muted, ES +0.2%; updates around AAPL, NVDA, AMZN in focusUSD steady with G10s mixed but essentially flat. RBNZ as expected, no significant NZD move.Fixed benchmarks have a modest upward bias, though they remain markedly lower on the week; today's action in Europe is a retracement of Tuesday's supply-induced pressure rather than a pronounced move higher.Crude has an upward bias, specifics light. XAU softer. Front-running of US copper into potential tariffs has widened the Comex-LME arbitrage to over USD 2,000/t.Looking ahead, highlights include FOMC Minutes, Speakers include ECBʼs Lane, Nagel & de Guindos, Supply from the US.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded mixed following the similar performance stateside where tariff updates remained in focus.US President Trump said he will announce something on pharmaceuticals very soon and will be announcing semiconductor tariffs, believes the copper tariff will be 50%.President Trump said the US is probably two days off from sending the EU a letter, which means a deal.European equity futures indicate a slightly higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.3% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.6% on Tuesday.DXY is a touch higher with the USD mixed vs. peers (stronger vs. havens, weaker vs. antipodeans).RBNZ maintained the OCR at 3.25%, as expected, hinted at future rate cuts ahead.Looking ahead, highlights include BoE FSR, FOMC Minutes, RBA's Hunter, BoE Governor Bailey, ECB's Lane, Nagel & de Guindos, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Sinds een paar weken lijkt de Europese Centrale Bank (ECB) zich warm te lopen om de euro de rol van de dollar te laten overnemen. En dat is toch lastig te rijmen met de aanhoudende terugkerende klaagzang over de sterke euro, zegt macro-econoom Edin Mujagic. ‘Je kunt de klok erop gelijk zetten dat ECB-bestuurders zich gaan beklagen over het feit dat de euro veel te sterk aan het worden is. Gek genoeg hoor je bijna nooit dat de euro veel te zwak is.’ Als de euro echt dé internationale munt moet worden, moet ECB-baas Christine Lagarde misschien toch eens uit een ander vaatje gaan tappen, vindt Mujagic. ‘Ze heeft in alle Europese kranten die het maar wilden horen een opiniestuk laten plaatsen over die prominente rol voor de euro. Ze meent dat dus echt, maar het is heel raar dat je klaagt dat je je beklaagt over een te sterke munt als je de rest van de wereld wilt verleiden om die munt te gebruiken voor internationale handel en om een deel van deviezenreserves van een land aan te houden.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve's rate-cut deliberations, as the US central bank remains concerned about potential inflationary fallout from higher tariffs. Now, ahead of the expiry of the 90-day pause on tariffs this week on July 9, Trump said on Sunday that the US is close to finalising several trade agreements in the coming days.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Coinbase00:35 Vietnam trade deal01:30 Scott Bessent: Vietnam trade clarity02:30 Scott Bessent: Wednesday trade announcement04:05 Tariff deals rolling in04:25 Tariff revenue so far04:45 Scott Bessent: China trade deal updates06:40 Trump vs BRICS07:03 Will China respond?07:40 CNBC: Trump painting next Fed chair into a corner09:21 Elon vs Trump10:16 Elon supporters jump ship10:55 CNBC: Elon vs TESLA12:10 ECB scared of stablecoins113:00 Historic recovery13:33 Ways and Means Hearing rescheduled14:02 Outro#federalreserve  #Crypto #Bitcoin~Trade Deals = Rate Cuts?✅️Crypto Market Update~⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺Join our community! Diamond Circle (FREE): https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/storeForge Membership: https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/forge-membershipPrivate Telegram Group (FREE): https://t.me/+nISqoMxrok40NTcxSubscribe on YouTube ✅ https://bit.ly/PBNYoutubeSubscribeTwitter

US President Trump sent tariff letters to 14 countries, including Japan, South Korea, South Africa, and Thailand, with tariff rates ranging between 25%-40%.Trump also warned against retaliation, although he also delayed the tariff deadline to August 1st - leaving room for negotiation.APAC stocks mostly traded with cautious gains as participants digested the Trump letters; Wall Street closed lower.RBA defied the broad consensus and instead decided to pause on rates through a 6-3 majority vote.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.0% on Monday.DXY is steady, AUD is the clear outperformer across the majors, USD/JPY sits on a 146 handle.Looking ahead, highlights include German Trade, US NY Fed SCE, NFIB Business Optimism, EIA STEO, RBA's Bullock, ECB's Nagel & de Guindos, Supply from Netherlands, UK, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said the August 1st tariff deadline is firm, but he is open to other ideas.European bourses began on the front foot, digesting the deadline pushback and reports that the US offered the EU a 10% tariff deal, via Politico.Since, benchmarks have eased off best with the tone now mixed, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.1%. Stateside, non-tariff updates limited, ES +0.1%.DXY is giving back some of Monday's gains. AUD outperforms on a surprise RBA hold. EUR and GBP both firmer, but off best.Fixed benchmarks hit by the tariff deadline extension and a packed supply docket.Crude in the red but within familiar ranges, pressure intensified on reports that Doha talks recommenced. Metals follow the risk tone.Looking ahead, highlights include US NY Fed SCE, NFIB Business Optimism, EIA STEO, ECB's Nagel & de Guindos, Supply from the USClick for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Die Elektrisiteitsbeheerraad het nuwe tariewe vir 2025–2026 vir die Stad Windhoek en Nored goedgekeur, maar die implementering is opgeskort totdat hulle aan spesifieke regulatoriese voorwaardes voldoen. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met die ECB se woordvoerder, Ferdinand Molale, wat verduidelik.

Luis Garicano is a former member of the European Parliament and a professor at the London School of Economics. In Luis's first appearance on the show he discusses his new book, Crisis Cycle: Challenges, Evolution, and the future of the Euro, the ever-changing landscape of digital money, his suggested reforms to the Euro, and much more. Check out the transcript for this week's episode, now with links. Recorded on June 18th, 2025 Subscribe to David's Substack: Macroeconomic Policy Nexus Follow David Beckworth on X: @DavidBeckworth Follow Luis on X: @lugaricano Follow the show on X: @Macro_Musings Check out our Macro Musings merch! Subscribe to David's new BTS YouTube Channel  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Future of Money 00:08:46 - Bank Regulation 00:12:51 - Stablecoins 00:23:35 - Crisis Cycle 00:56:05 - Outro

In this Ecommerce Summer School archive episode, we explore how AI is changing paid advertising for online stores. Drew Smith, co-founder of upp.ai, explains how artificial intelligence can automate these tasks. He shares how their product data platform helps businesses show more products to customers and increase sales. Drew discusses real success stories where companies went from showing only 3% of their products to 84% visibility.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why retailers struggle to align paid media campaigns with evolving AI-driven ad platformsHow AI is transforming Google Ads from manual control to machine learning black boxesWhat makes Performance Max campaigns difficult to manage for non-technical marketersWhy most retailers fail to activate more than 20% of their product inventory in paid adsHow reinforcement learning leads Google to over-optimize for a small segment of productsWhat a Product Data Platform is and how it complements Google's ad algorithmsWhy large inventories and high ad spend are critical for effective AI optimizationLinks & Resources Website: https://upp.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upp-ai/X/Twitter: https://x.com/upptechnologiesGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/2b6hv8phMORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download!

Lauren Winfield-Hill, Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana react to India's comprehensive victories against England in the first two T20Is. Later in the show Katya chats to Ella McCaughan who's enjoyed a brilliant 2025 so far, particularly in the T20 Blast. 0:00 Intro / 1:16 Lauren Winfield-Hill on ENGvIND / 17:23 India / 23:26 England / 44:24 Ella McCaughan interview / 58:23 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Duizenden miljarden dollars aan staatsschuld erbij én nieuwe importtarieven voor andere landen. President Trump was druk bezig deze week. Volgens eigen zeggen om America Great te maken, maar hij is volgens onze gast van vandaag bezig om het land juist financieel de vernieling in te helpen. Ook hoor je ook over de uitbreidingsplannen van Air France-KLM. Dat wil een meerderheidsbelang krijgen in Scandinavische concurrent SAS. Volgens de top van het bedrijf is dat nodig om de concurrentie met andere maatschappijen aan te gaan. De 'schlemiel van de luchtvaartanalisten' vertelt je of het wel echt zo'n goede zet is. Verder gaat het over de deal die de Amerikanen sluiten met China. De sfeer is totaal omgeslagen, want in het geheim is de Amerikaanse regering ceo's aan het polsen voor een trip naar het land. In oktober al. We bespreken deze aflevering waar die ommezwaai vandaan komt. Elon Musk sluit de week ook lekker af, want twee bedrijven kregen goed nieuws. Tesla, dat verkoopt ineens méér auto's in een Europees land. En in de VS krijgt 'ie ergens toestemming voor, waar hij eigenlijk al illegaal mee bezig was.Tot slot bereiden we je ook vast voor op de komende maanden. Je hoort waarom je beter niet naar oliebedrijven moet kijken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Op de afscheidsreceptie van Klaas Knot waren louter lovende woorden te horen over de man die 14 jaar aan het hoofd stond van De Nederlandsche Bank. ‘Alle lof voor Klaas, hij heeft geen blunders begaan,’ zegt macro-econoom Arnoud Boot, die bij de receptie aanwezig was en de bitterballen heeft laten staan. Maar inhoudelijk is er wel reden voor kritische vragen, meent hij. ‘Maar daarvoor heb je geen afscheidsreceptie.’ Eerst maar even, hoe was het? De frituurpannen draaiden overuren, de bitterballen vonden gretig aftrek. Iedereen was er: de topman van ING, van de Rabobank, de Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken. Van alles en nog wat was er. Het geluk was dat het officiële gedeelte met de speeches maar een half uur duurde. Ik ben bij meer recepties geweest met mensen van een vergelijkbaar leeftijdsprofiel, waar die speeches dermate lang waren dat letterlijk mensen flauwvielen. Dan werd er even onderbroken tot die persoon weer opgetakeld was. Dat was hier gelukkig niet zo. Welke inhoudelijke opmerkingen zijn er gemaakt? Op een afscheidsreceptie worden nu eenmaal alleen positieve dingen gezegd, en daar is ook alle reden toe. Klaas Knot heeft het veertien jaar gedaan en geen enkele blunder begaan. Alle lof voor hem en hoe hij het heeft gedaan. Hij heeft zich inhoudelijk staande gehouden en geen uitglijders gemaakt. Als je hem hoorde spreken, kreeg je ook de indruk dat het uitstekend gaat met de Nederlandse banken. En qua financiële stabiliteit is dat ook zo: ze staan niet op omvallen. Maar de vraag is of ze wel genoeg doen voor de samenleving. Daar kun je zeker grote vraagtekens bij zetten. Is dat een verwijt aan Klaas Knot dan? De vraag is hoe sturend een president van De Nederlandsche Bank eigenlijk kan zijn, omdat het toezicht op de grote banken inmiddels vooral in Frankfurt gebeurt, bij de Europese Centrale Bank. Je moet je afvragen hoe de financiële sector is georganiseerd en of die nog bijdraagt aan de wereld van morgen. Daar kun je namelijk veel kritischer over zijn. Want een president van een lokale centrale bank speelt wél een belangrijke publieke rol, bijvoorbeeld in het uitleggen van economische en monetaire kwesties. Maar het ministerie van Financiën is in de afgelopen jaren door een groot aantal verschillende bewindspersonen geleid, en niet altijd door mensen die op de goede plek zaten. Klaas Knot heeft wekelijks overleg met de minister van Financiën. Juist in een periode met veel wisselingen op dat ministerie is het cruciaal om een stabiele factor te hebben: iemand die het economische en monetaire beleid goed kan duiden en uitleggen. In zekere zin werkt zo’n centrale bankpresident ook opvoedkundig richting de minister van Financiën. Ik denk dat Klaas Knot dat goed heeft gedaan. Nu neemt Olaf Sleijpen het van Knot over. En Knot zelf? Hij was onderdeel van de ECB en wordt genoemd als opvolger van Christine Lagarde. Maar de echte uitdaging zit in de invloed van Nederland in Brussel. Daar zijn we via Wopke Hoekstra op een zijtafel gepositioneerd. We moeten niet gaan mikken op een ECB-president. Klaas Knot gaat heus wel een mooie andere betrekking vinden ergens. Wij moeten werk maken van onze invloed in de Europese Commissie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nossos sócios Luiz Eduardo Portella, Tomás Goulart e Yara Cordeiro debatem, no episódio de hoje, os principais acontecimentos da semana no Brasil e no mundo. No cenário internacional, os dados de mercado de trabalho nos EUA mostraram resiliência, com criação líquida de 147 mil vagas em junho e queda da taxa de desemprego, embora tenha trazido alguns pequenos sinais de deterioração. O JOLTs também veio acima do esperado. Os dados de atividade (ISMs) vieram mistos: serviços um pouco melhores que a expectativa, e manufaturas com alta marginal, mas ainda em patamar contracionista. Nos discursos do Fórum de Sintra, dirigentes do ECB indicaram preocupação com a apreciação do euro, alimentando expectativa de novos cortes. No Brasil, a relação entre Executivo, Congresso e STF começou a semana conturbada, mas terminou em tom mais conciliador em torno do impasse sobre o IOF, com suspensão dos decretos e agendamento de audiência de conciliação entre as partes. O Caged de maio mostrou desaceleração na criação de vagas, apesar da criação de vagas formais ainda sólida. Por fim, a produção industrial de maio veio em linha com o esperado, mas com composição um pouco pior. Nos EUA, os juros abriram (vértice de 2 anos +13 bps), e as bolsas tiveram boa performance – S&P 500 +1,72%, Nasdaq +1,48% e Russell 2000 +3,52%. No Brasil, os juros fecharam (jan/35 -28 bps), o Ibovespa subiu 3,21% e, o real, +1,21%. Na próxima semana, destaque para a ata do FOMC, dados de inflação na China, prazo dos 90 dias de suspensão de algumas tarifas impostas pelo Trump, dados de varejo, serviços e inflação no Brasil, e avanços sobre medidas fiscais em negociação no Congresso. Não deixe de conferir!

The UK government passed its welfare reform bill after making concessions, and Hong Kong's stocks are beating out mainland China's. Plus, Eurozone inflation rises to 2 per cent, and Europe turns to France to process rare earths.Mentioned in this podcast:Starmer guts UK welfare reforms to avoid Commons defeatHong Kong's bull market leaves China behind Eurozone inflation rises to ECB's 2% targetEuropean companies look to France for domestic rare earths sector Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, and Fiona Symon. Additional help from Kelly Garry and Michael Lello. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Ecommerce Summer School archive episode, we explore the challenges of growing an e-commerce business from small to big. Leonardo Caracas, Partner at Jump Ventures, shares proven strategies for scaling companies to eight figures. He discusses the key metrics that show if a business is ready to grow, common problems entrepreneurs face, and real examples of massive growth. Learn about the four important numbers every business owner should track and discover why most companies struggle with marketing when trying to scale up.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why most e-commerce companies struggle with marketing during growthHow four key metrics determine if a business is scalableWhat it takes to achieve 20x revenue growth in one yearWhy 4.7-star reviews indicate true product-market fitHow raising AOV from $35 to $75 improves profitabilityWhat three obstacles block growth from $1M to $10MWhy 30% repurchase rate signals strong customer valueHow Jump Ventures' three-step process transforms foundersWhat financial changes support rapid e-commerce scalingWhy most businesses need growth expertise to break throughLinks & Resources Website: https://www.jumpventures.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardocaracas/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/3dw9576aMORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download!

APAC stocks were mixed following a similar handover from the US where participants digested data, trade commentary and a slew of central bank rhetoric.US President Trump said he doubts the US will have a deal with Japan but will possibly have an agreement with India.US Senate narrowly passed President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill; House to vote by Thursday "at the latest".European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.6% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Tuesday.DXY is modestly firmer, JPY narrowly lags on negative trade headlines, EUR/USD is lingering just below the 1.18 mark.Looking ahead, highlights include EU & Italian Unemployment Rate, US Challenger Layoffs, ADP National Employment, Canadian Manufacturing PMI, NBP Policy Announcement, ECB's de Guindos, Cipollone, Lane, Lagarde & BoE's Taylor, Supply from UK & Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses in the green, shrugging off a mixed APAC lead. US futures post modest gains, RTY outperformsUSD attempts to atone for recent pressure. DXY eyes 97.00 to the upside, JPY lags, EUR and GBP both hitFixed in the red, Gilts lag after the UK Welfare Reform u-turn. USTs await data and fiscal updatesUS House set to convene at 09:00ET, Punchbowl reports several sources expressing alarm at the number of no's from lawmakersCrude in the green and despite light newsflow continue to climb, metals mixedLooking ahead, highlights include US Challenger Layoffs, ADP National Employment, Canadian Manufacturing PMI, NBP Policy Announcement, ECBʼs Lane & Lagarde.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

David Faber and Jim Cramer discussed several developments involving AI: Apple is reportedly considering using that technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri. Elon Musk's xAI raises $10 billion in its efforts to compete with the likes of OpenAI. The anchors reacted to what Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told Jim Monday night on "Mad Money" about AI being "transformative." Tesla shares down sharply on the resumption of the feud between Musk and President Trump surrounding "One Big Beautiful Bill." Also in focus: Fed Chair Powell remarks on tariffs and rate cuts at an ECB forum in Portugal, the big rise and steep fall of AMC Entertainment shares, second half playbook for the markets. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

S&P Futures are moving slightly lower this morning with trade talks and the budget reconciliation bill in focus. The EU trade negotiator has an offer to present that will accept a 10% universal tariff if key sectors are exempted. The Senate is currently holding votes on the reconciliation bill. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak this morning at an ECB conference. Gaming stocks are trading higher this morning as Macau gaming revenue came in strong. TSLA is lower as the Trump / Musk feud continues to make headlines. On the economic front, markets are awaiting the ISM Manufacturing data for June. PRGS to released positive earning, although stock is displaying weakness.

ECB President Christine Lagarde kicks off this year's ECB Forum with a warning against complacency, but Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch tells CNBC the central bank will only stick or cut at this point. Senate voting on the Trump-backed budget bill continues into a second day, as Republican leaders look to secure the support needed to send the package back to the House. Meanwhile, the dollar sees its worst start to a year since 1973, as President Trump's trade policies and attacks on the Fed raise questions around the greenback's safe-haven status.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

APAC stocks began the new quarter mostly higher, albeit with gains tentative; Wall Street closed higher.The Senate vote-a-rama process is ongoing before a final version is sent back to the House to approve the bill, before then sending it to Trump's desk.EU is to accept Trump's universal tariff but seeks key exemptions and wants the US to commit to lower rates on key sectors, according to Bloomberg.European equity futures indicate an uneventful cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Monday.DXY is steady, EUR/USD briefly ventured onto a 1.18 handle, USD/JPY marginally extended on its downside.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ, UK & US Manufacturing PMIs, German Unemployment Rate, EZ HICP, US ISM Manufacturing, JOLTS Job Openings, ECB SCE & Central Banking Forum, Speakers include ECB's de Guindos, Elderson, Schnabel & Lagarde, Fed's Powell, BoJ's Ueda, BoE's Bailey & BoK's Rhee.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US Senate vote-a-rama is still ongoing, Thune suggests we are "getting to the end", unclear if he has enough votesEU reportedly wants immediate relief in any US deal, said to be accepting universal tariffs but is seeking key exemptionsRisk tone began firmer after strong Chinese data; thereafter, deteriorated into and through the European morningUS futures in the red, ES -0.2%, awaiting updates on the Reconciliation Bill, Chair Powell and a packed data docketUSD continues to fall. JPY and CHF lead, fixed bid, XAU higher.EUR and EGBs unreactive to as-expected flash HICP and numerous ECB speakers who have focused on EUR strengthLooking ahead, highlights include US Manufacturing PMIs, ISM Manufacturing, JOLTS Job Openings, ECB Central Banking Forum, Speakers including ECB's Schnabel & Lagarde, Fed's Powell, BoJ's Ueda, BoE's Bailey & BoK's Rhee. Earnings from Constellation Brands. Holiday closures in Hong Kong & Canada.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this Ecommerce Summer School archive episode, we talk about why website speed matters so much for online stores. When sites load too slowly, 90% of shoppers will leave and go somewhere else. Our guest is Darin Archer, Vice President of Product Strategy at Yottaa.com. He explains how third-party apps can slow down your site and shares simple ways to make pages load faster. Darren also talks about how speed improvements can boost sales by 6-12% or more. This is a must-listen for anyone running an online business.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why 90% of consumers leave slow-loading websitesHow e-commerce sites average 60 third-party apps that hurt performanceWhat real user monitoring shows versus office testingWhy third-party apps cause 75% of page load time and 70% of performance issuesHow proper sequencing works like an orchestra instead of a school bandWhat 6-12% conversion rate improvements look like with speed optimizationWhy the 3-second rule varies by brand type and productHow Perry Ellis got 15% conversion lift from 37% speed improvementWhat $5-10 million revenue businesses should prioritize for quick winsWhy site speed optimization offers the best ROI with payback in weeksLinks & Resources Website: https://www.yottaa.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/rapid-insiteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yottaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/yottaaGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/tz65hvd4MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download!

APAC stocks began the week mostly in the green following last Friday's record highs on Wall St; participants digested a slew of data including mixed Chinese PMIs.US and Canada agreed to resume negotiations with a view towards reaching a deal by July 21st after Canada rescinded the Digital Services Tax.The Senate is set to vote on Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill on Monday following a 51-49 vote to open the debate on the bill.European equity futures indicate a positive open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.3% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.6% on Friday.DXY has kicked the week off on the backfoot but holding above Friday's low, JPY outperforms, EUR/USD sits on a 1.17 handle.Looking ahead, highlights include UK GDP (Q1 final), German Import Prices, Retail Sales & CPI, Italian CPI, US Chicago PMI, ECB's de Guindos & Lagarde, Fed's Bostic & Goolsbee.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

A firmer start to the week Stateside, ES +0.4%, as markets focus on the progress of Trump's Bill; however, Europe is more contained, Stoxx 600 +0.1%, as the reciprocal deadline nears.US Senate voted to begin debating the Reconciliation Bill; vote-a-rama not expected to start until 09:00ET today, as such the House will not vote until Wednesday at the earliest, via Fox's Pergram.DXY has kicked off week-, month-, quarter- & H1-end on a mildly negative footing, though the magnitude of this has dissipated across the morning. EUR contained, JPY outperforms, GBP softer.Fixed benchmarks were contained overnight before EGBs picked up on numerous German data points.Crude benchmarks are in the red but only modestly so, updates continue on the geopolitical front, with Trump saying he is not offering Iran anything.Looking ahead, highlights include US Chicago PMI, Speakers including ECB's de Guindos & Lagarde, Fed's Bostic & Goolsbee.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this special episode of Swan Signal Live, the team bids a heartfelt farewell to longtime host Steven Lubka as he steps away from his regular role. Steven reflects on nearly five transformative years at Swan, building Swan Private and helping onboard thousands of high-net-worth individuals into Bitcoin. Emotions run high as the crew reminisces on shared experiences and growth.The discussion then dives into major Bitcoin developments:Bitcoin in Mortgages: The FHFA is reportedly guiding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize Bitcoin as an asset in mortgage underwriting — a shift that could help Bitcoiners qualify more easily without having to sell their holdings.Texas Bitcoin Treasury: Texas becomes the first U.S. state to establish a Bitcoin reserve, allocating $10M in a move widely seen as symbolic but historic.Bitcoin Treasury Companies: The hosts dissect the growing trend of public companies accumulating Bitcoin on their balance sheets, discussing the implications for decentralization, nationalization risks, regulatory arbitrage, and Bitcoin's long-term monetization.ECB's Capital Control Signals: A concerning ECB statement hints at encouraging — or even mandating — retail savings be redirected into government-prioritized capital markets.Institutional Adoption: Billionaire hedge fund manager Philippe Laffont's recent CNBC confession that he regrets not buying Bitcoin sparks a broader conversation about how major allocators are waking up late — but surely — to Bitcoin's potential.Notable Quote:“This is what it looks like when the world really wakes up to Bitcoin” — Steven Lubka Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.