United States — Federal Reserve & Switzerland

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose, leading to speculation about potential rate hikes, which is a general market concern unrelated to the Venezuela earthquake.

Switzerland: Switzerland sent a team of 80 specialists and eight search dogs with aid supplies to Venezuela.

United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces increased rate hike bets due to inflation pressures from higher oil prices. Traders see a 33-36% chance of a hike at the upcoming meeting.

Switzerland: Switzerland hosted technical talks in June.

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential interest rate decisions are influenced by global economic factors, including oil prices. The easing of oil prices due to the US-Iran deal could alleviate inflation concerns, potentially impacting the Fed's monetary policy.

Switzerland: Switzerland is acting as a facilitator for the formal signing ceremony of the US-Iran interim peace deal, which is scheduled to take place at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne.

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve will handle settlement for U.S. Treasuries, which may see increased clearing activity. This is a routine operational role with minimal direct impact.

Switzerland: Swiss government and corporate bonds are included in the service, potentially benefiting Swiss market participants through improved clearing efficiency.

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's potential decision on interest rates is a key focus for markets, influenced by US job data and inflation concerns.

Switzerland: Switzerland is among the countries facing potential 12.5% import taxes from the US due to an investigation into alleged forced labor, which could impact its trade relations.

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, and its new chair, Kevin Warsh, had to divest from SpaceX-related holdings due to ethics requirements.

Switzerland: Switzerland is one of the European countries where SpaceX plans to offer shares to individual investors as part of its IPO.

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve is holding a meeting on interest rates, a general economic event not directly tied to the US-Iran peace deal.

Switzerland: Switzerland's foreign ministry announced that the signing ceremony for the US-Iran peace deal will take place at the Bürgenstock resort near Luzern, proposed by mediators.