Crypto markets maintained last week’s gains over the weekend and began moving higher again on Monday morning in Asia.

The momentum may continue if US inflation reports are positive this week. Meanwhile, late last week, President Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, but there was little reaction from crypto markets.

US stock futures were jittery and fell marginally in the market’s initial reaction to the latest round of tariff letters from the White House.

Meanwhile, the second quarter earnings season is set to begin, and the July Federal Reserve meeting is two weeks away.

Economic Events July 14 to 18

Tuesday will see the release of the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which is one of two key measures of inflation for policymakers, businesses, and consumers. This data reflects price trends, shapes consumer spending and sentiment, and directly influences the Fed’s rate decisions.

June’s CPI is expected to rise 0.23% to 0.25%, with inflationary pressures persisting, especially in energy and select goods due to tariffs.

More inflation data is due on Wednesday with June’s Producer Price Index (PPI). This report reflects costs for producers and manufacturers and measures the cost of producing consumer goods, impacting retail prices as a leading indicator of inflation.

June’s Retail Sales report is due on Thursday, offering insight into how much consumers are spending on durable and non-durable goods, and providing a leading indicator of economic health.

Key Events This Week:

1. Markets React to EU/Mexico Tariffs Monday

2. June CPI Inflation data Tuesday

3. June PPI Inflation data Wednesday

4. June Retail Sales data Thursday

5. July MI Consumer Sentiment data Friday

6. Total of 12 Fed speaker events this week…

Friday will see July’s Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and Inflation Expectations reports released, summarizing the findings of a monthly survey measuring consumer confidence and long-term inflation expectations.

“Investors have gotten calmer about the overall inflation outlook in the last few months,” Thierry Wizman, global foreign-exchange and rates strategist at Macquarie Group, told MarketWatch. “I wouldn’t say that the market has shifted toward disinflationary mode, but it’s certainly less inclined to be worried about inflation,” he added.

Big banks will kick off earnings season this week with JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs all reporting this week.

Crypto Market Outlook

Total capitalization ticked up on Monday morning to reach $3.8 trillion, its highest level since mid-January.

It was primarily driven by Bitcoin, which added a further 1.7% to notch a new all-time high of $119,750 during the morning’s Asian trading session.

Ethereum had reclaimed $3,000 while the altcoins were mostly green, Stellar and Hedera surging more than 20%.