In this episode, host Eimear Daly is joined by Brain Daingerfield and Paul Robson to discuss the significant impact of Japan's upper house elections on FX markets, the implications for fiscal policy, and the potential for changes in leadership. They also explore the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, the European Central Bank's recent hold, and the outlook for the Bank of England and sterling. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of global monetary policies and their effects on currency markets.

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This episode was recorded on 24 July 2025.

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