BOE Keeps Rates Same at 5.25 The Bank of England has chosen to maintain its main interest rate at 5.25, as confirmed in the recent statement Thursday. This decision reflects the central bank's cautious approach to monetary policy in light…
FED Reactive instead of Proactive to Data The Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady at 5.25 to 5.50% was expected. A rate cut in March was way too optimistic as well as the view that the FED would cut…
ECB Decision Keeps Rates on Hold The European Central Bank (ECB) recently announced its decision to keep interest rates unchanged, signaling its commitment to maintaining stability in the face of economic uncertainties. The ECB plays a crucial role in shaping…
What to Expect - December CPI Report To get a better idea of inflation in the US, it is good to compare US inflation with other major economies. The OECD CPI Data clearly shows that the food price pressue in…
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…
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…