How are the Red Sea Houthi attacks affecting oil prices? The Red Sea Houthi attacks have had a significant impact on global oil prices and the energy market as a whole. The ongoing conflict in the region has led to…
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has recently announced its decision to keep its monetary policy unchanged. This decision is of great significance as it impacts various aspects of the Japanese economy and has far-reaching implications on global financial markets. After…
Inflation Target of 2% Driving ECB Policy Following up on the FED pivot and dovish stance for 2024, the ECB pushes the narrative that it will be more cautious in its approach to the 2% inflation target. For the ECB…
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…
Ukraine Aid and US Politics The US Senate Republicans recently blocked the Ukraine Aid Bill proposed by President Joe Biden, raising concerns about the potential impact on Ukraine and continued ability to fight Russia. The proposed bill aimed to provide…
Key Issues between the EU and China EU leaders met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade and economic issues, particularly China's industrial overcapacity and its impact on European markets. The EU is concerned about China's increasing industrial…
OPEC Cuts Fail to Convince Market The agreed output cut was expected to have a positive impact on crude oil prices, translating into stability and potential growth in the oil market. By constraining supply, the output cut aims to address…
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…
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