Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Bank of England, private sector regular wage growth is forecast at 3.0% in Q4 2026, rising to 3.1% in Q4 2027 and remaining at 3.1% in Q4 2028.

Following the Bank of England's rate decision today (July 30), the UK 10-year gilt yield declined to 5.009% from 5.027%.

According to Bloomberg, the Reserve Bank of India sold approximately $7 billion last Friday (July 25) to defend the rupee, citing people familiar with the matter. The rupee traded at 95.6 per dollar on Thursday, approximately 1.4% away from its record low, with the currency falling 5.87% against the

According to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the US will release its preliminary second-quarter GDP estimate on Thursday (July 30) at 13:30 GMT, with analysts expecting annualized growth of 2.1%. The report will also include the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), the Federal Reserve's

The Bank of England's central forecast, based on market expectations for energy prices and interest rates, indicates rate increases of 25 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2026 and another 25 basis points in 2027.

Yum Brands reported mixed second-quarter results on Wednesday but provided no details on how the cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell restaurants is affecting its business. The Food and Drug Administration first linked the parasitic outbreak to iceberg lettuce served by Taco Bell in mid-July,

According to Jin10 Futures, copper prices on July 30 face mixed signals as tight supply and low inventory provide support while hawkish monetary expectations and weak demand limit upside. LME copper inventory fell to 262,300 tons, with domestic social inventory also at low levels, offering strong pr

According to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, recent data shows clear signs of inflation falling back. The committee stated that second-round effects have not yet become apparent, though it remains cautious about future

According to the Bank of England, consumer price index inflation is forecast to fall below the 2% target in the first quarter of 2028, based on the central bank's latest economic projections.

Southbound China Oil Fund (南方原油LOF) will halt trading from market open through 10:30 AM on July 31, 2026.

Market pricing shows traders have increased bets on Bank of England rate hikes by year-end 2026, with the market pricing in a cumulative 39 basis points of increases in the remainder of the year.

Bristol Myers Squibb reported Q2 revenue of $12.97 billion, up 5.7% year-over-year and beating market estimates of $11.74 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.04, compared to $1.46 in the prior year and exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.60. The company raised its full-year revenue g

Ukraine's National Bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 15.5% on July 30, up from the previous level of 15.00%, marking a 0.5 percentage point increase.

BoE Governor Andrew Bailey said the recent decline in inflation has proceeded faster than expected, but prices are set to rise again later this year. Bailey stated the central bank will ensure any increase remains

According to Uanalyze, Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance on July 30, with pre-market stock surging 7.7% amid strong demand from AI data centers and semiconductor materials. The company now projects 2026 revenue of $41.3 billion to $41.9 billion, up from pr

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise interest rates on July 30, with three members voting in favor compared to two expected. The decision exceeded market consensus of two votes, signaling a slightly hawkish stance compared to prior

Following the Bank of England's rate decision announcement, sterling rose 13 pips against the dollar, with GBP/USD trading at 1.3394.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to maintain interest rates unchanged on July 30, with 6 members supporting the decision against expectations of 7 votes, compared to 7 supporting votes in the previous decision.