Daily Brief | August 20th 2025

#IntercamNews ✅ Later today, the Federal Reserve minutes could reveal whether the stance in favor of cutting rates in the short term is gaining broader internal support, in a context of growing tension between labor market risks and inflationary pressures. ✅ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised the current agreement with China, describing it as “very good” and a sign of the desire to maintain calm in the relationship ahead of the next meeting. ✅ The annual inflation rate in the United Kingdom accelerated to 3.8% in July 2025, its highest level since January 2024, up from 3.6% in June and above market expectations of 3.7%.