Sensei's Morning Forecast: CPI, Blockchain IPO & Central Banks: The Pressure Builds

Dogecoin ETF debuts, FTSE holds near highs, BOJ eyes 2025 Rate hike, Figure IPO targets $4B, and CPI takes center stage.

👀 Today’s Key Stories at a Glance

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• 🇬🇧 FTSE holds steady near 9,225 as markets await BoE decision; pound clings to key $1.35 level.

• 🇯🇵 BOJ rate hike odds shift to January, with October still live amid inflation pressure and political flux.

• 🏛️ SEC taps crypto-savvy James Moloney to head IPO division, signaling tighter but more crypto-literate securities oversight.

• 🐕 First U.S. Dogecoin ETF launches Today, offering memecoin exposure via swaps—not spot—amid DOGE's $36B rallying comeback.

• 💥 Winklevoss twins accused of lobbying CFTC nominee, as leaked texts spark concern over crypto influence in Washington.

• 📈 Today’s CPI and jobless claims are key, giving the Fed its final signals before next week’s rate decision.

• 🔍 Figure’s blockchain-powered IPO aims for $4B+ valuation, with fast loan tech, stablecoin plans, and Druckenmiller backing.

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🧠 One Big Thing

88% of economists now expect the Bank of Japan to hike rates by January—marking a historic shift after decades of ultra-loose monetary policy.

💰 Money Move of the Day

Shifting rate expectations in Japan are a reminder: central bank signals often move markets before any policy actually changes. Some investors monitor currencies or global ETFs to get early clues on how sentiment is shifting across regions.

📊 Market Snapshot

Cryptocurrencies:
Bitcoin (BTC): $114,061 (▲ +0.08%)
Ethereum (ETH): $4,420 (▲ +1.63%)
XRP: $3.02 (▲ +1.11%)

Equity Indices (Futures):
S&P 500 (SPX): 6,546 (▲ +0.23%)
NASDAQ 100: 23,937 (▲ +0.25%)
FTSE 100: 9,272 (▲ +0.28%)

Commodities & Bonds:
10-Year US Treasury Yield: 4.047% (▲ +0.05%)
Oil (WTI): $63.40 (▼ -0.98%)
Gold: $3,623 (▼ -0.50%)

🕒 Data as of UK (BST): 11:45 / US (EST): 06:45 / Asia (Tokyo): 19:45

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