IJR News - today's news from every sideTom Gallagher It's smart for the US to push trade deals in Central Asia now before China locks in more influence there. Priya Raman The jumps from tiny bases in Else Nutrition and the ETF probably overstate the real change in sentiment. Marcus Bell Hope the energy and security talks help stabilize the region without adding more outside pressure on local governments. Sam Okafor Anthropic's IPO looks like it's giving Asian markets the lift they needed before earnings and rate decisions hit. Markets Eye Fed Decision Amid Global Risks — Jul 24, 2026Markets will digest key central-bank decisions this week as the Fed, BoJ and BoE set policy amid energy-driven inflation risks, with rate-hike expectations shifting and investors watching accompanying statements for signals on future moves. At the same time, mega-cap earnings, AI-led chip demand, and regional trade data—from Asia’s exporters to Hong Kong and Taiwan—will help frame risk appetite and currency moves, with the week also featuring major tech names like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as earnings season accelerates.