Developed Markets
Central Bank Recap: Necessary Preconditions
Last week, we discussed our continued view that it is the growth/inflation tradeoff that remains the critical piece of the current macro puzzle and also…
Read MoreDM Central Banks: Separating the Signal from the Noise
Last week, we discussed the main events in the global macroeconomic space across fiscal (the UK Budget), monetary (the ECB meeting) and an update on the growth / inflation trade off in the US (the February employment report, or NFP).
Read MoreDM Monetary Policy: Not Yet or Not Far?
Last week, we took a look into the week ahead focussing on three key events: (i) the UK Budget and by extension the fiscal trajectory, (ii) the European inflation update and by extension the
Read MoreAll About Monetary policy … and Fiscal… and growth?
This week has been very quiet (outside of the volatility spike in crypto), but next week, as data and events are much more abundant we expect volatility and activity to pick up anew.
Read MoreUS Growth and Inflation Trade Off: What has changed?
Last week, we discussed the upside surprise to the January inflation report in the US. We argued that, while the commentary following the release struck a hawkish tone, we are much more inclined
Read MoreDisinflation: A volatile Journey?
Last week, we discussed the broader similarities and evolutions of DM central bank policy narratives. We argued that, while the vast majority of the most recent DM central bank communications were dovish, the reaction function to continued disinflation remains one of caution
Read MoreInflation: Upside Risks or Flying Without Wings?
Perhaps the defining sentence in the Fed statement was, “The committee does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained…
Read MorePassive Tightening and the Cost of Inactivity?
Last week, we discussed the partial reversal (or pull back) in some of the dominant trends of November and December (dominated by higher rate cut pricing and duration outperformance).
Read MoreCentral Bank Optionality: All About the Data?
Last week, we discussed the impending central bank decisions – the final monetary guidance for 2023 – set against the rapidly evolving market sentiment from a macroeconomic perspective.
Read MoreCentral Banks: The Thrill of the (Inflation) Fight?
Last week, we discussed the impending central bank decisions – the final monetary guidance for 2023 – set against the rapidly evolving market sentiment from a macroeconomic perspective.
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