TAG: Economics
Central banks preview: Fed, ECB and BoE on the radar this week
It’s a busy week ahead for the central bank calendar, with 5 major central banks set to report on their monetary policy. The two-day showdown will be kicked off by the Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday, followed by the European Central Bank (ECB), Bank o...
7 months ago
Did the Fed jump the gun by being too dovish? Will bonds outperform stocks in 2024?
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for US equities recently, but the stock market has corrected course heading into the end of the year. The S&P 500 is trading at the highest level in almost two years whilst the Nasdaq 100 is pushing to an all-time high....
7 months ago
UK CPI drops to a two-year low, pushing the FTSE 100 to a seven-month high
The FTSE 100 surged in early trading on Wednesday as the latest inflation figures showed consumer prices had risen less than expected in the last 12 months. Headline CPI came in at 3.9% year-over-year in November, the lowest level in two years. Analysts h...
7 months ago
A new currency tries to defy conventional wisdom
The world of currencies is like this long and riveting journey which sees a constant addition and deletion of travellers (read currencies). In this voyage, Caribbean Guilder is the newest currency off the block. Richard Doornbosch, the President of the C...
3 weeks ago
US inflation data takes centre stage as markets digest strong jobs report
US inflation report gains prominence after surprising jobs data The latest US inflation figures will be the focal point for markets this week as traders and policymakers attempt to gauge the strength of the world's largest economy. This comes on the h...
1 week ago