Stubborn Inflation Means No Pivot at the BOE Bank of England (BoE) is maintaining a hawkish stance on interest rates despite the US Federal Reserve signaling rate cuts in the new year. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey and colleagues held rates…
Implications of the FED Interest Rate Path of 3 Cuts in 2024 The Federal Reserve has recently signaled its intention to implement three rate cuts in 2024, raising questions about the implications of such a move and its potential impact…
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may reverse its policy of negative interest rates and unlimited bond purchases, potentially leading to a shift in global financial flows and increased volatility. Inflation in Japan has exceeded the BOJ's 2% target for the…
Soft Landing Euphoria Can Be Elusive In economics, a soft landing refers to a scenario where the economy transitions from a period of rapid growth to a more sustainable pace without entering into a recession. Achieving a soft landing is…
Economic Data Points to Lower Inflation In recent months, there have been noticeable signs of inflation slowing down in the United States, affecting expectations for rate hikes and influencing consumer and investor sentiment. This has prompted a reevaluation of market…
How does the BOJ Decision Impact Global Markets? The Bank of Japan (BOJ) plays a crucial role in shaping the monetary policy of the country. One of the key decisions taken by the BOJ is regarding the interest rate and…
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Low The BOJ sees domestic demand as weak and wage growth is behind inflation, the the BOJ still thinks stimulus is needed probably until the second half next year. The focus of Governor Ueda will…
Downside Surprise on CPI Inflation Data The consensus forecast was for 7.0% for the CPI (Consumer Price Index) for the UK. However, inflation unexpectedly fell from 6.8% to 6.7%. It was previously at 7.4%. This was mainly a result of…
How do oil prices factor into inflation? Oil prices play a significant role in the global economy, with its impact reaching far beyond the energy sector. Fluctuations in oil prices can have a profound effect on inflation rates, influencing consumer…
ECB Expected to Raise Rates Our view is with the market, with a majority (66%) in this case that sees the ECB raising rates. Economists are split evenly on this. After 9 consecutive rate hikes, rates have gone up and…