European Central Bank upgrades economic modelling amid uncertainty, and crypto markets should pay attention

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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

The transition to technocratic governance in Gaza may lead to prolonged regulatory scrutiny on crypto markets, impacting compliance globally. The post Hamas dissolves government, transfers power to technocratic administration as crypto enforcement legacy lingers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post BoJ will likely revise 2026 GDP forecast higher in Q2 report appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. According to sources, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may revise up the fiscal 2026 economic growth forecast in the quarterly report due in July. The BoJ is expected to report that it will keep focus on the risk of inflation overshooting the central bank’s target, Reuters reports. The sources also stated that the BoJ will keep interest rates unchanged in July but maintain policy guidance pledging to continue raising rates. Market reaction The Japanese Yen (JPY) has not shown an immediate reaction to the headlines mentioned above. At press time, the USD/JPY is down 0.45% to near 169.70 even after recovering some of its early losses. Bank of Japan FAQs The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the Japanese central bank, which sets monetary policy in the country. Its mandate is to issue banknotes and carry out currency and monetary control to ensure price stability, which means an inflation target of aroun

The post Euro: Yield spreads hint at recovery against US Dollar – MUFG appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights that European Central Bank (ECB) minutes added little new information but confirmed openness to another rate hike, consistent with MUFG’s call for a 25bp move in September. Despite the Euro being July’s weakest G10 currency, a turning 2-year yield spread and potential US yield declines could support renewed EUR/USD upside in coming weeks. ECB stance and yields guide Euro outlook “The ECB will be certainly less concerned over longer-term inflation expectations becoming un-anchored with the 5y5y inflation swap rate having declined since the initial ceasefire was agreed.” “If crude oil and/or natural gas prices were to rebound sharply then risks will rise of course but at this point longer-term inflation expectations remain well anchored.” “In that context we see continued risks of the ECB acting again consistent with our current forecast of another

China's ultimatum to Russia heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting crypto market volatility and regulatory scrutiny globally. The post China’s nuclear ultimatum to Russia adds new wrinkle to geopolitical risk calculus for crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The intelligence sharing and military tensions could lead to sustained higher oil prices, complicating global economic conditions and impacting crypto. The post Israel shares intelligence with US on alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.