Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
As traders brace for another pivotal session on Monday, July 7, 2025, several critical U.S. economic updates could influence market direction. Investors will closely monitor the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) report at 3:30 PM ET, offering insights into speculative positions in key futures markets. S&P 500 futures saw a previous net short position of -144.8K, while the Nasdaq 100 held a bullish 16.5K. Gold and crude oil futures showed strong speculative interest, with prior readings at 195.0K and 233.0K, respectively. Copper (29.4K), silver (62.9K), and soybeans (55.9K) also reflected bullish sentiment, while natural gas (-93.8K), wheat (-71.2K), and corn (-130.6K) positions pointed to continued bearish bets.
Also at 3:30 PM ET, aluminum speculative positions will be reported, with the previous reading at 0.7K. These data points provide valuable indicators of risk appetite and hedge fund positioning.
At 4:30 PM ET, the Federal Reserve’s latest balance sheet update will shed light on monetary policy trends, with the prior figure at $6.622 trillion. Reserve balances with Fed banks, previously at $3.347 trillion, will also be released, offering clues on liquidity conditions in the banking system.
Earlier in the day, the Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index, due at 10:00 AM ET, will give a composite view of labor market momentum. Meanwhile, Treasury will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 11:30 AM ET, with previous yields at 4.250% and 4.150%, respectively, signaling short-term borrowing costs and investor demand for government securities.
With markets highly sensitive to macro signals, these releases could trigger volatility across equities, commodities, and bonds. Traders are advised to stay alert.
