Real Vision: Finance & Investing China’s Steady Rates, Japan’s Political Turmoil, and Crypto’s Big Week: PALvatar Market Recap, July 21 2025
Jul 21, 2025
China maintains steady interest rates while Japan faces political upheaval after recent elections. Tensions are rising over U.S. tariffs, adding uncertainty to the mix. Meanwhile, the crypto world takes a leap forward with the passage of the GENIUS Act, allowing altcoins to break free from Bitcoin's dominance. As major earnings reports and an ECB meeting loom, the stage is set for significant macro shifts. A special interview with a White House official adds further insights into current trends.
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Asia's Economic and Political Updates
- China's central bank kept lending rates steady, indicating economic resilience despite US tariffs risks.
- Japan faces political shifts with a coalition election loss amid ongoing US trade talks deadline pressure.
Crypto's Landmark Legislative Progress
- The US Genius Act became law, marking first federal legislation on stablecoins, enhancing crypto legitimacy.
- Altcoins surged breaking from Bitcoin correlation, with record $4.4 billion fund inflows, half into Ethereum.
Upcoming Earnings and ECB Meeting
- Big earnings expected this week with ~20% of S&P 500 reporting, including Tesla and Alphabet.
- ECB meeting slated, but no expected interest rate changes, indicating stable monetary policy stance.