Five of the world’s most significant central banks delivered policy this week. We review the decisions and discuss their impact on the markets.
Central banks dominate the calendar in March and markets try to anticipate which one will be the first one to cut
Markets have no doubt that the BoE will keep its rate unchanged
Markets expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged as strong economic data continues
Market Analysis: UK economy rebounds in November – how does that impact rate cut expectations?
US stocks glide higher as risk-on appetite increases post-FOMC
Trio of rate holds expected from the Fed, ECB, and BoE this week
US earnings for the third quarter were far better than expected. However, uncertainty about the outlook for company profits continues. We review the quarterly earnings and look ahead to what the markets expect from S&P 500 companies going forward.
UK Chancellor Hunt will deliver the 2023 autumn statement to MPs on Wednesday 22 November.
Markets have no doubt that the Fed will keep its rate unchanged despite stronger GDP data
Markets look to the Bank of Canada and European Central Bank meetings this week for further insight into the future of rates.
A preview of the upcoming UK jobs and CPI data and how it could affect UK assets.
ECB hikes another 25bps in September but signals that this may be the last one.
A look at the key USD pairs ahead of the US CPI data out on Thursday
A preview of the upcoming federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday May 2nd.