Capital.com Research Team

Both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England will deliver their updated monetary policies this week, with GBP/USD likely to experience increased momentum.

Markets expect a 25bp rate cut at the FOMC meeting on December 18, 2024, amid strong U.S. economic data. However, the outlook for 2025 remains uncertain as inflation and growth trends evolve.

As the US central bank starts its cutting cycle, what are the projected interest rates in 5 years?

Bank of England (BoE) cut rates for the first time in August 2024, with further easing expected in the coming months. But how low are rates likely to go?

The European Central Bank is expected to cut rates on Thursday, but 25 or 50 basis points remains debatable.

US CPI data on December 11 will influence the Fed's December rate cut decision. Analysts predict a 2.7% CPI rise, with sticky inflation in services complicating the path to the 2% target. Market focus remains on core inflation and its impact on 2025 rate expectations.

Global stocks remain at all-time highs despite several political events as investors focus on the US CPI data.

The RBA is set to meet for the final time in 2024, with the central bank handing down its decision at 2:30PM on Tuesday the 10th of December.

Explore the future of gold prices and whether the yellow metal will continue its upward trend in the coming years.

November Non-Farm Payrolls may confirm a Fed rate cut, boosting equities, weakening the USD, and supporting gold. Key insights on jobs, wage growth, and USD/JPY impact.