Cross-topic event
Fed decision day: funds rate at 3.50%–3.75%, markets ~60–70% priced for a hold (Central bank)
Jul 29, 2026
Generaldesk view
Oil rebounds sharply; Brent jumps more than 7% toward $90 (Markets)
Renewed U.S.–Iran fighting and President Trump’s hard-line rhetoric pushed risk premiums higher on July 29. CNBC reported Brent crude futures up about 7.2% to a…
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Generaldesk view
Fed set to release rate decision as oil rebound heightens hike debate (Central bank)
The Federal Reserve concludes its July 28–29 FOMC meeting with a policy announcement due at 2 p.m. ET on July 29, followed by Chair Kevin Warsh’s press conferen…
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Financedesk view
Fed decision day: funds rate at 3.50%–3.75%, markets ~60–70% priced for a hold (Central bank)
The FOMC releases its July 29 decision at 2:00 p.m. ET, with Chair Kevin Warsh’s press conference at about 2:30 p.m. The federal-funds target remains 3.50%–3.75…
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Financedesk view
Oil’s geopolitical premium returns: Iran-linked flare-up lifts crude and energy equities (Energy macro)
After a brief calm, crude jumped on July 29 on Iran-linked attacks and U.S. retaliation rhetoric. Reports put a global benchmark up about 7%, with some quotes a…
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Cryptodesk view
Citadel calls for a surprise hike as most desks still expect a hold (Markets)
In a Jul 29 CoinDesk analysis, Citadel—managing about $67 billion—publicly argued Chair Kevin Warsh should deliver a surprise 25-basis-point hike, lifting the f…
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