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China CPI Miss Fuels Easing Bets, Weakens Yuan Outlook and Spurs Options Trades
China’s June CPI rose 1.0%, missing forecasts, fueling easing bets, yuan weakness, and options strategies.
Japan M2+CD growth cools, dimming BoJ tightening bets and weighing on the yen
Japan’s money supply growth cooled to 2.2% in June, reinforcing dovish BoJ outlook, weaker yen, Nikkei tailwinds.
Foreign selling of Japanese equities deepens as net outflows hit ¥22.2bn before 3 July
Foreign investment in Japanese equities turned more negative, signaling rising outflows, bearish sentiment, and defensive tactics.
Gold slips as Trump revives Iran threat, fuelling Fed hike odds and testing bullion demand
Gold slips near $4,075 as US-Iran tensions and higher rate-hike odds pressure bullion despite central-bank buying.
RICS House Price Balance Slips to -33% in June, Raising Pressure on Sterling and Rate-Cut Bets
RICS June price balance fell to -33%, worsening UK housing sentiment, boosting sterling downside and rate-cut expectations.
