ONDO Price Forecast: ONDO’s rally nears $0.40 as network partners with Japan’s SBI Group
DEEPER DIVE
-0.4%: Why the biggest CPI drop since 2020 couldn't buy back a single cut
The June CPI fell 0.4% on the month, the largest one-month decline since April 2020, dragging the annual rate to 3.5% from May's 4.2% and snapping a three-month acceleration streak. Core prices went nowhere, flat on the month and down to 2.6% YoY, both under consensus.
2% and nothing else: Why Warsh gave Congress three hours of Greenspan
The Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair who wants the institution to say less spent Tuesday legally required to say more, on the one morning the data handed him something pleasant to say.
Bye, forward guidance: How to trade when central banks choose silence
Central banks have spent years telling markets what might come next. Now, traders face the possibility that they say a lot less. From the Fed to the ECB and the BoE, policymakers are pushing back against forward guidance, arguing that the current world demands more flexibility.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple struggles build momentum amid subdued investor interest
Ripple (XRP) is retracing toward its nearest technical support level of $1.10 as of Thursday. The remittance token has taken a breather after the macro-driven rally earlier in the week.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP run into resistance as retail buying cools
Bitcoin retreats toward support at $64,000. Ethereum hovers below $1,800, with its upside seemingly limited, following a macro-driven rally. Meanwhile, Ripple sits on top of the reclaimed $1.10 support.
Bitcoin pauses recovery as geopolitical tensions outweigh cooling inflation
Bitcoin slips below $64,000 at the time of writing on Thursday after failing to close above the 50-day EMA near $65,120 the previous day. Institutional demand shows mild improvement, with spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recording a second consecutive day of inflows this week.
STOCKS
Stocks rise as inflation cools the Fed, but the chip rout keeps the rally honest
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: Market players await fresh clues
Five sessions, one round trip: Why the whipsaw is exactly what Warsh ordered
Gold: Renewed Middle East tensions scare bulls away
Bitcoin: Strategy sells, the market doesn’t care
US Dollar: Sticky inflation keeps the higher-for-longer story alive
Week ahead – US CPI and Warsh testimony to take centre stage, BoC eyed too
US inflation report and Warsh testimony to headline the week. Dollar to dominate amid slew of other US data and Mideast tensions. Amid fresh Iran escalation, China GDP to shed light on Q2 impact. Bank of Canada not expected to follow RBNZ with rate hike.
EDUCATION
Something has gone completely wrong in enterprise AI
There is a moment in every boom when the music is still playing, the lights are still flashing, and someone finally notices that the bar tab has been left on the table. That is roughly where enterprise AI feels today.
The psychology of Gold buying during periods of market uncertainty
Historically, gold is considered a reliable investment avenue, especially in times of market uncertainty. Modern economies are based on fiat currency, where the value is determined by government decree and public trust.
PRESS RELEASES
TrustFinance Awards sets a new standard for financial awards
TrustFinance Awards today announced the launch of its Verified Recognition framework as part of TrustFinance Awards 2026, introducing a transparent, structured, and verifiable recognition system designed to strengthen credibility across financial industry awards.
Blockchain Futurist Conference returns with major industry announcements, product demos, and new launches
Futurist Conference returns to Toronto on July 21–22, bringing together thousands of attendees and more than 250 speakers as global leaders gather of major announcements, product demos and discussions spanning digital assets, tokenization, artificial intelligence, payments and the future of financia
Base Markets announces full Launch of multi-asset CFD brokerage platform
A new multi-asset broker built by industry veterans — USD 2 per side on FX, real execution, and withdrawals treated as part of the product. Regulated by the FSC Mauritius.