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6 to 3 split in Tokyo as Bank of Japan ignores global rate pause trend… Governor Ueda warns Middle East conflict is “muddying the water” for neutral rates… Traders on high alert for currency intervention as Yen hovers at “danger levels”… Gold slips below $4,700 as dollar strength and yield …
The July Fed decision came with two dissents, the first time in over 30 years that happened under tightening conditions. One board member wanted a cut. Another wanted a pause. Powell stuck with holding rates steady, but the split wasn’t subtle. The official line is “data dependent.” Market reaction says …
Governments in the UK, US, EU and Australia are now censoring anyone who exposes their censorship while claiming to shield children. That co‑ordination looks oddly synchronized. In Australia the new law bans social media for under‑16s starting December 2025 and includes YouTube after eSafety flagged it as the most harmful …