Who understands the ECB?
The European Central Bank (ECB) has once again trimmed interest rates—its third cut in as many meetings—while giving markets a fresh dose of ambiguity. With...
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Trump’s Second Term: A Bonfire of Sacred Cows
Donald Trump has claimed a second term in the White House, riding a wave of populist fervour and a promise to torch the sacred doctrines...
The ECB’s Unclear Stance Is Becoming an Issue
As Eurozone inflation edges above the European Central Bank’s (ECB) sacred 2% target, one might expect a resolute response. Instead, the ECB appears caught in...
The Fed’s Inflation Dilemma
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of core inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, stubbornly rose again in October, growing 2.8% year-on-year and 0.3%...
Powell cut interest rates by 25 bps, navigating the Trump Second Term
As Jerome Powell faces the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election, the Federal Reserve is under new scrutiny. Powell’s timing on interest rate changes has been...
Bank of Japan Hints at Possible Rate Hike Amid Unwavering Inflation Goals
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has once again decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, clinging to the path toward its inflation target. This...
Eurozone Inflation Climbs, Fueling ECB’s Slow Dance on Rate Cuts
Eurozone inflation has defied expectations again, giving the European Central Bank (ECB) yet another reason to drag its feet on interest rate cuts. According to...
Fed’s Premature Rate Cuts Face Reality Check Amid Stubborn Inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure has seen its steepest monthly increase since April, adding an ironic twist to the recent optimism surrounding potential...
The Fed: what’s next?
As Federal Reserve officials settle in for their two-day policy meeting starting Wednesday, they might want to consider a history lesson or two. The past...