Neutral consolidation expected with defensive positioning as markets price BoE July 30 hold at 3.75% with 86% probability per SONIA futures, BoE-Fed rate parity at 3.75% eliminates carry advantage that previously supported Sterling, dual-meeting cluster (Fed July 29, BoE July 30) creates elevated bi
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Russell 2000 (RTY): Market consensus positioning for July 28-29 FOMC hold at 75% probability may be underpricing hawkish surprise risk evidenced by 25% hike probability up from near-zero earlier in July and persistent 3.5% CPI with oil-driven inflation pressures, while desk recognizes acute vulnerab
Divided between oversold bounce buyers targeting 7,500-7,540 relief rally into FOMC and breakdown sellers expecting 7,319-7,200 continuation if Fed delivers hawkish surprise, with majority positioning cautiously ahead of July 29 binary outcome while acknowledging Q2 earnings validation creates funda
