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Japan. BoJ Interest Rate Decision. The value of the indicator remained at the same level of 0.5%

No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.

Japan’s service activity picks up in June on higher prices and expansion plans

Japan’s service sector activity expanded at a higher pace in June compared to the previous month, with the PMI rising to 51.7 points from 51.0 in May. Accelerating domestic new orders helped boost the activity.

3 July

Japan’s service activity picks up in June on higher prices and expansion plans

SEC approves Grayscale's XRP spot cryptocurrency ETF — CoinMarketCap

Grayscale Investments has received approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into a spot cryptocurrency ETF. This was reported by CoinMarketCap.

3 July

SEC approves Grayscale's XRP spot cryptocurrency ETF — CoinMarketCap

United Kingdom. Composite PMI. The value of the indicator has increased from 50.7 to 52

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of GBP.

3 July

Australia's services PMI rises to 51.8 in June

According to S&P Global, Australia's seasonally adjusted services PMI surged to 51.8 in June, up from 50.6 in May. The pace of expansion was the strongest since May 2024. These figures were released ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) meeting on July 7–8.

3 July

Australia's services PMI rises to 51.8 in June

BOJ official says rate hike cycle to resume after pause

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Board Member Hajime Takata says interest rate hikes will be resumed after a pause. The official keeps his hawkish tone even after Donald Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on Japanese goods.

3 July