The Open Bell — Ep. 025 — 27 Jul 2026

Today on The Open Bell: Oil just had its worst day in months, and the reason is genuinely good news: Iran and the US have agreed to stop hitting each other, at least for now, and the relief in energy markets was immediate and dramatic. The European Central Bank held rates steady at 2.25% last week, but the message underneath the pause was clear enough that anybody with a mortgage or a business loan in Europe should probably pay attention to September. Japan's inflation ticked up for the first time since March, and the story buried inside that number points straight back to the Persian Gulf, which tells you just how connected all of this really is. If this helped you join the dots today, a quick rating in your podcast app helps the next listener find the show. Hosted by Alex Monroe. New episodes every weekday morning at theopenbell.co Not investment advice. For informational purposes only. --- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Brent Crude Tumbles 7%+ as US and Iran Suspend Strikes 03:03 ECB Holds at 2.25% with Hawkish Tone; September Hike on Tabl 05:21 Japan Core CPI Rises to 1.6% in June, First Uptick Since Mar 07:18 Closing thoughtsSupport the show