Group 1 - Takaichi is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, advocating for expansionist economic policies and likely leading to a pause in interest rate hikes by the central bank [1][2] - The government under Takaichi will prioritize reflating demand and the broader economy, viewing recent price rises as a result of higher raw-material costs [3][4] - Analysts suggest that Takaichi's leadership may lead the Bank of Japan to adopt a more cautious approach to interest rate hikes, potentially delaying any increases until early next year [5][6] Group 2 - Prior to Takaichi's victory, markets anticipated a greater than 60% chance of a rate hike this month, influenced by sustained inflation above target levels and a split in the Bank of Japan's board [7]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he had a good session with former Fed official James Bullard as part of his search for a new Fed chairman. "Mr. Bullard and I had a very good approximately two-hour session. He has incredible experience from the St. Louis Fed. He is an expert on monetary policy, deep academic background, and knows the institution of the Fed very well," Bessent said in an interview with CNBC. Bullard, the former president of the Federal Reserve B ...

Inflation in Tokyo sharply eased led by government utility subsidies, while still staying well above the Bank of Japan’s target, keeping it on a path toward further interest rate hikes https://t.co/AC0aTWbLzz ...

Economic Activity - Brazil's economic activity experienced a decline for the second consecutive month in June [1] - The decline is attributed to the central bank's aggressive interest rate hikes taking effect [1]

Market Trend Analysis - The previous market peak was influenced by interest rate increases and the collapse of FTX/CeFi/Luna [1] - The industry anticipates interest rate cuts, ongoing Digital Asset Technologies (DATs)/Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and institutional investment [1] - The market top may be further away than anticipated [1]