Real Vision: Finance & Investing UK Inflation Surprise, US Tariffs on Indonesia, and Crypto Legislation Hurdles: PALvatar Market Recap, July 16 2025
Jul 16, 2025
The podcast dives into the UK's unexpected inflation spike, driven by soaring food and fuel prices, complicating any rate cut plans. It also covers new U.S. tariffs on Indonesia amidst escalating trade tensions. A major highlight is the stalled crypto regulatory efforts in Congress, impacting leading crypto stocks. Additionally, Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back's launch of a $4 billion BTC treasury venture raises eyebrows. The discussion on protecting personal data against breaches offers practical solutions for listeners.
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UK Inflation Surprise
- UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.6% in June, exceeding forecasts and the Bank of England's 2% target.
- This surge delays expected rate cuts and boosted the pound and gilt yields.
US Tariffs and Trade Tensions
- US imposed tariffs of 19% on Indonesian imports after threatening 32%, amid escalating global trade tensions.
- EU plans retaliatory tariffs on $84 billion of US goods if trade talks fail.
Crypto Regulation Challenges
- Crypto regulation stalled in US Congress due to a Republican rebellion, hurting crypto stocks like Circle and Coinbase.
- President Trump claimed he convinced rebels to support the legislation afterward.