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Baker Hughes oil rig count -2 to 422
Baker Hughes oil rig count -2 to 422
The weekly Baker Hughes rig count for the current week
Baker Hughes oil rig count -2 to 422
Baker Hughes oil rig count -2 to 422
The weekly Baker Hughes rig count for the current week
Major European indices are closing mixed to end the week
Major European indices are closing mixed to end the week
The clock is ticking to the August 1 tariff day. EU tariff rate is currently at 30%.
Stocks
Major European indices are closing mixed to end the week
Major European indices are closing mixed to end the week
The clock is ticking to the August 1 tariff day. EU tariff rate is currently at 30%.
Stocks
IMF: Since April, economic indicators reflect a complex backdrop shaped by trade tension
IMF: Since April, economic indicators reflect a complex backdrop shaped by trade tension
IMF reports on the global economy's challenges due to trade tensions, reflecting frontloading, tariff increases, and financial conditions.
IMF: Since April, economic indicators reflect a complex backdrop shaped by trade tension
IMF: Since April, economic indicators reflect a complex backdrop shaped by trade tension
IMF reports on the global economy's challenges due to trade tensions, reflecting frontloading, tariff increases, and financial conditions.
If the Fed were to cut rates to 1% as Trump demands, long term rates would actually rise
If the Fed were to cut rates to 1% as Trump demands, long term rates would actually rise
While we cannot be 100% sure about economic outcomes, Trump's view on interest rates is very unrealistic in the current context
If the Fed were to cut rates to 1% as Trump demands, long term rates would actually rise
If the Fed were to cut rates to 1% as Trump demands, long term rates would actually rise
While we cannot be 100% sure about economic outcomes, Trump's view on interest rates is very unrealistic in the current context
US housing starts 1.321M vs 1.300M estimate
US housing starts 1.321M vs 1.300M estimate
US housing starts and building permits for June
US housing starts 1.321M vs 1.300M estimate
US housing starts 1.321M vs 1.300M estimate
US housing starts and building permits for June
Fed's Waller: If the president asked me to do the Fed chair job, I'd say yes
Fed's Waller: If the president asked me to do the Fed chair job, I'd say yes
There's been lots of chatter about Waller turning dovish to get the Fed Chair position
US Bessent on Japan: A trade deal remains in the 'realm of possibility'
US Bessent on Japan: A trade deal remains in the 'realm of possibility'
Comments from the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent
Politics
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar gets a case of the Waller hangover
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar gets a case of the Waller hangover
Forex news from the European morning session on Jul 18, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Europe
Trump continues to lambast "too late" Powell
Trump continues to lambast "too late" Powell
The bashing continues and this time Trump is also blaming the Fed board as well
BofA the next in line to pull BOE rate cut forecast for September
BofA the next in line to pull BOE rate cut forecast for September
The firm now expects the BOE to cut twice more, one in August and the next in November
Eurozone May construction output -1.7% vs +1.7% m/m prior
Eurozone May construction output -1.7% vs +1.7% m/m prior
Latest data released by Eurostat - 18 July 2025
EUR/USD squares up against near-term test again after Waller comments
EUR/USD squares up against near-term test again after Waller comments
The dollar is a little more on the backfoot in trading today
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report is the only highlight
market overview
Citi also pulls call on the BOE cutting the bank rate in September
Citi also pulls call on the BOE cutting the bank rate in September
Citi takes on a similar view as Goldman Sachs with their latest forecast change
Germany June PPI +0.1% vs 0.0% m/m expected
Germany June PPI +0.1% vs 0.0% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 18 July 2025
Goldman Sachs pulls call on the BOE cutting the bank rate in September
Goldman Sachs pulls call on the BOE cutting the bank rate in September
The firm previously expected the BOE to cut by another 25 bps at the end of this quarter
US House passes Trump-backed bill of $9 billion in spending cuts
US House passes Trump-backed bill of $9 billion in spending cuts
This comes after the Senate approval yesterday
Politics
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Fed's Waller laid out his case for 25bp FOMC rate cut
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Fed's Waller laid out his case for 25bp FOMC rate cut
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, July 17, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
China's Commerce Minister: China-US economic and trade relations have gone through storms
China's Commerce Minister: China-US economic and trade relations have gone through storms
Geneva agreement, London framework effectively stabilised commercial ties, cooled down tensions
China threatens to block Panama Canal ports deal - want part ownership
China threatens to block Panama Canal ports deal - want part ownership
China presses for Cosco stake in $23 billion global port sale
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