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Japan’s economy minister urges caution on rates, calls for U.S. tariff relief
Japan’s economy minister urges caution on rates, calls for U.S. tariff relief
He warned that elevated U.S. tariffs would weigh on Japan’s economy
BOJ
JPY
Japan July Final Manufacturing PMI 48.9 (prior 50.1)
Japan July Final Manufacturing PMI 48.9 (prior 50.1)
Japan manufacturing PMI slips back into contraction in July
Japan June unemployment rate remains at 2.5%
Japan June unemployment rate remains at 2.5%
Jobs data from Japan for June. 99 problems but a job ain't one.
Trump signed an order raising tariff rate on Canada to 35%, from 25%
Trump signed an order raising tariff rate on Canada to 35%, from 25%
Trump signed an order raising tariff rate on Canada to 35%, from 25%
Politics
CAD
ICYMI - Trump extends Mexico trade deal deadline by 90 days
ICYMI - Trump extends Mexico trade deal deadline by 90 days
Trump said that "complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different than other Nations"
Politics
USD
Investinglive Americas FX news wrap 31 Jul: Core PCE stays elevated at 2.8%.Stocks fall.
Investinglive Americas FX news wrap 31 Jul: Core PCE stays elevated at 2.8%.Stocks fall.
Forex news for North American trading on Jul 31, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
Economic calendar Asia Friday, August 1, 2025 - second Chinese manufacturing PMI due today
Economic calendar Asia Friday, August 1, 2025 - second Chinese manufacturing PMI due today
The private-survey Caixin/S&P Manufacturing PMI is due from China today
economic calendar
Mexican Pres. Sheinbaum: Agreement with Trump safeguards the USMCA
Mexican Pres. Sheinbaum: Agreement with Trump safeguards the USMCA
Mexican President Sheinbaum's agreement with Trump protects USMCA, no immediate tariffs on Mexico, 90-day grace period for negotiations
US initial jobless claims 218K vs 224K estimate
US initial jobless claims 218K vs 224K estimate
US initial and continuing jobless claims for the current week
US core PCE for June YoY 2.8% vs +2.7% expected
US core PCE for June YoY 2.8% vs +2.7% expected
Highlights of the US June 2025 PCE report
investingLive European markets wrap: Yen falls on Ueda presser, US futures keep higher
investingLive European markets wrap: Yen falls on Ueda presser, US futures keep higher
Market news from the European morning session on Jul 31, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Europe
Germany July preliminary CPI +2.0% vs +1.9% y/y expected
Germany July preliminary CPI +2.0% vs +1.9% y/y expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 31 July 2025
US July Challenger layoffs 62.075k vs 47.999k prior
US July Challenger layoffs 62.075k vs 47.999k prior
Latest data released by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. - 31 July 2025
How have interest rates expectations changed after the Fed and the US data?
How have interest rates expectations changed after the Fed and the US data?
The strong US data and the slightly more hawkish than expected Fed led the market to trim rate cut bets
market overview
Eurozone June unemployment rate 6.2% vs 6.3% expected
Eurozone June unemployment rate 6.2% vs 6.3% expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 31 July 2025
Bavaria July CPI +1.9% vs +1.8% y/y prior
Bavaria July CPI +1.9% vs +1.8% y/y prior
German states release their monthly inflation data for July
Germany July unemployment change 2k vs 15k expected
Germany July unemployment change 2k vs 15k expected
Latest data released by the Federal Employment Agency - 31 July 2025
Switzerland June retail sales +3.8% vs +0.2% y/y expected
Switzerland June retail sales +3.8% vs +0.2% y/y expected
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 31 July 2025
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the Franch and German inflation figures, the Canadian GDP, the US PCE, the US ECI the US Jobless Claims data
market overview
Germany June import price index 0.0% vs -0.2% m/m expected
Germany June import price index 0.0% vs -0.2% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 31 July 2025
Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
German states will be releasing their CPI prints for July today
Trump says Canada trade deal would be very hard amid plans to recognise Palestinian state
Trump says Canada trade deal would be very hard amid plans to recognise Palestinian state
More updates on the trade front by Trump before the night is over
Politics