Monday Morning Must-Knows - July 14, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

July 14, 2025

Crypto Takes Capitol Hill Spotlight This Week

Last week was all about crypto as Bitcoin hit new highs, and this week is being dubbed Crypto Week in Washington. Lawmakers are discussing key crypto issues: banning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), protecting self-custody (like cold wallets), and regulating stablecoins via the Genius Act—likely the only bill to pass this week. The Clarity Act could define broader crypto market structure, a major step toward regulatory certainty.

Meanwhile, it’s the official kickoff of earnings season. Key names reporting include JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, BlackRock, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Netflix, and more—setting the tone for market sentiment.

On the data front, inflation takes center stage with CPI (expected to rise to 2.6%) and PPI (expected at 0.3%) out Tuesday and Wednesday. Rising numbers may pressure the Fed on rate cuts. Retail sales data drops Thursday, with hopes of bouncing back from a -0.9% drop.
Between earnings, inflation data, and crypto legislation, this week could be a major market mover.

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