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US gold bar tariffs rattle Swiss trade; BoE hawkish cut supports sterling

Washington’s surprise move to levy tariffs on one-kilo gold bars shakes the global bullion trade, while Swiss exporters face a double blow from Trump’s 39% tariff regime.

BoE set for rate cut, but hawkish caution prevails amid sticky inflation

The Bank of England is widely expected to deliver a 25bp cut to 4.00%, but will likely avoid signaling an aggressive easing cycle as inflation expectations rise.

Targeted tariffs, dovish Fed bets, and labor weakness shape global markets

New U.S. sector-specific tariff threats, Fed leadership uncertainty, and signs of global labor market strain drive cautious sentiment across major asset classes.

Pound firms ahead of BoE test as Swiss Franc, Euro lag

Sterling stands out as the week’s second-best performer amid Euro and Franc softness, but traders eye the BoE decision for direction. Meanwhile, trade tensions persist globally, Japan hints at rate hikes, and China posts strong services data.

Dollar weakens as Fed faces internal pressure and data integrity concerns

Soft nonfarm payrolls elevate September rate-cut expectations to 80%, while internal Fed reshuffling and controversy over BLS data raise fresh doubts about U.S. monetary and fiscal credibility.

Markets dip after Trump tariff order, July non-farm payrolls in spotlight

Markets reverse modestly after President Trump imposes steep new tariffs; traders now turn focus to today’s U.S. non-farm payrolls for direction.

Dollar stays dominant as Fed signals caution

The dollar remains the top performer this week, buoyed by strong U.S. GDP data and Powell’s resistance to a September pivot. Meanwhile, a major trade agreement with South Korea and rising inflation expectations in Japan shape a busy macro week.

A Fed dissent could aid gold’s ascent

With dissent likely emerging inside the FOMC, markets are pivoting toward a dovish read on US monetary policy—fueling momentum in gold and weighing on the dollar ahead of critical economic releases and global trade uncertainty.

What to expect from the Fed’s July meeting

The Federal Reserve is set to keep rates unchanged in July despite escalating political pressure from President Trump, as policymakers wrestle with inflation risks and timing for future easing.

US–China tariff talks: Three potential outcomes ahead of truce deadline

Washington and Beijing prepare for high-stakes negotiations in Stockholm to extend their tariff truce, with markets eyeing three scenarios ranging from a Phase One revival to a complete breakdown in talks.