🌏 Asia: Nikkei 225 jumped ~3.5% to near 64,050 on an AI‑stocks rebound; Kospi gained; Shanghai Composite firmer despite a soft China PMI (49.2 vs 50.0 forecast); Hang Seng flat.
🇯🇵 BoJ: Held its rate at 1.00% (8–1 vote) but flagged upside inflation risks. Yen still near a 40‑year low, with USD/JPY around 160–162 after a sharp pullback on suspected intervention.
💵 USD: Mixed after the Fed’s hold on July 29, where three members dissented in favor of a hike.
💶 EUR/USD: Near 1.145–1.150, boosted by stronger‑than‑expected Eurozone Q2 GDP (+0.4% q/q). Flash CPI due later today, forecast ~3.0% y/y.
💷 GBP/USD: Firmer after BoE’s hawkish hold at 3.75% (6–3 vote).
🥇 Gold: Around $4,090/oz, easing slightly but still well supported by a softer dollar and Middle East risk.
🛢 Oil: Brent near $89–90, WTI near $84, elevated on US‑Iran tensions.
📌 Watch today: Eurozone flash CPI, US PCE follow‑through, BoJ Governor Ueda’s press conference.
Trade safely! 🚀
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