BoJ will likely revise 2026 GDP forecast higher in Q2 report

The post BitMEX Q2 Report Reveals Funding Rate Arbitrage Opportunities in Crypto Derivatives appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The analysis found that between 2023 and 2026, Hyperliquid’s Bitcoin perpetuals produced an average annualized financing premium of 7.17% above Binance, while Ether perpetuals displayed a premium of 5.31%. The report looks at how funding rates, which maintain perpetual swaps in line with underlying spot prices, may differ dramatically amongst contracts that are otherwise comparable. In its Q2 2026 Derivatives Report, which was issued today, BitMEX identified three structural factors that contribute to financing rate discrepancies in perpetual futures markets and highlighted trading possibilities that result from variations in exchange demography, margin design, and oracle mechanisms. The report looks at how funding rates, which maintain perpetual swaps in line with underlying spot prices, may differ dramatically amongst contracts that are otherwise comparabl

The post United States: New methodology trims Core PCE inflation – Wells Fargo appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Wells Fargo economists Tom Porcelli and Sarah House discuss upcoming BEA changes to the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index that will affect data from 2021 onward. They estimate the new methodology will lower current core PCE by about 0.2 percentage points, bringing May’s rate near 3.2% versus 3.4% published, but still roughly 1 percentage point above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target. Method tweaks modestly lower core PCE “We want to flag a few methodology changes that are being made to the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, the PCE price index. The changes will be rolled out in the BEA’s annual update on September 30 and will impact data from 2021 onward.” “We expect the changes will shave only about 0.2 percentage points off the current y/y run-rate of core PCE. So the impact on actual inflation looks to be modest, but the changes are welcome jus

Brazil's unexpected inflation slowdown may prompt further rate cuts, impacting fiscal policy and crypto investments amid economic uncertainty. The post Brazil’s annual inflation unexpectedly slows in June as central bank delivers third consecutive rate cut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Gold Retreats 1.8% Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Rate Expectations appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Spot gold declined 0.6% Friday to settle at $4,101.11 per ounce, marking a 1.8% weekly decrease President Trump ended the Iran ceasefire and authorized additional military operations Surging crude prices are fueling inflation concerns, increasing market expectations for a 2026 Fed rate increase Elevated interest rates diminish gold’s attractiveness by raising opportunity costs for the zero-yield asset Silver plunged more than 4% over the week; platinum showed resilience with just a 0.3% weekly drop Precious metals faced downward pressure on Friday, with gold headed for a weekly decline as heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran combined with mounting interest rate concerns. Spot gold decreased 0.6% to reach $4,101.11 per ounce. Gold futures contracts fell 0.8% to $4,108.90. Weekly performance showed spot gold declining approximate

Persistent inflation pressures may force the Fed to prioritize rate hikes over labor market concerns, impacting risk assets and economic growth. The post Fed officials weigh rate hikes as inflation runs hot at 4.1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ECB's enhanced economic modeling signals prolonged high interest rates, impacting crypto markets by increasing the cost of holding non-yielding assets. The post European Central Bank upgrades economic modelling amid uncertainty, and crypto markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Japanese Yen: Policy shift talk supports JPY – MUFG appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes the Japanese Yen is leading G10 gains after Finance Minister Katayama unexpectedly urged households and the GPIF to increase investments in Japanese financial assets. He stresses these policy shifts will take time, with Bank of Japan (BoJ) credibility still crucial before domestic investors materially reallocate from foreign assets back into JGBs, limiting near-term Yen impact. Katayama comments lift Japanese Yen “The yen is the top performing G10 currency today with the move triggered by a remark at a regular press conference by Finance Minister Katayama.” “In discussing government investment plans Katayama stated that it was now a government priority to “encourage households, as well as pension funds including the GPIF, to increase their investments in Japanese financial assets”. This has come from nowhere and hence the surprise has had a notable impact not ju

The post Japan’s Kihara says that specifics of monetary policy to be left to BoJ appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said during the European trading session on Friday that the specifics of monetary policy to be left to the Bank of Japan (BoJ). These remarks from Japan’s Kihara appear to a message to global financial markets that the administration won’t interfere in central bank’s monetary policy operations. Market reaction No immediate reaction is seen in the Japanese Yen (JPY) following remarks from Japan’s Kihara. At press time, USD/JPY trades 0.43% lower to near 161.70 due to JPY’s outperformance. Japanese Yen FAQs The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the world’s most traded currencies. Its value is broadly determined by the performance of the Japanese economy, but more specifically by the Bank of Japan’s policy, the differential between Japanese and US bond yields, or risk sentiment among traders, among other factors. One of the Bank of