Inflation and policy rates are returning towards normal in many countries. This week our focus turns back towards normal market drivers. We discuss core inflation in the US and the latest set of Fed meeting minutes. Across Europe, we have a number of central bank speakers, key inflation and growth readings to watch out for, as well as Tokyo inflati…

In last week’s podcast we focused on the US and China following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential elections. This week we continue to discuss the implications of Trump 2.0 on other parts of the globe. Also on deck next week are US housing starts data, CPI prints in the UK and Japan, as well as Bank Indonesia likely again pausing amid extern…

Following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential elections, we outline the new policy outlook and what we think it means for the global economy and markets. We also discuss the National People’s Congress in China, with the policy decisions there likely to shape investors’ perceptions of both the outlook in China but also the broader impact on ri…

It’s been a busy past week with European Q3 GDP data and an expansionary UK budget, which led to a rise in European and UK bond yields. We also saw China PMI data print a tiny bit better and a pretty solid Q3 GDP growth report in the US. Over the coming week, it’s crunch time in the US with the election finally upon us. We discuss how markets may r…

This week we witnessed some pretty material moves in markets. There was a rate cut announcement from the Bank of Canada and the theme of growth exceptionalism in the US, combined with communication from various Fed officials, has led the market to continue to unwind some of its prior aggressive Fed rate cut expectations. As we look ahead to the com…

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming US elections, and how US economic sentiment has been holding up in the second half of the year. In Europe, the focus next week will be on flash PMIs, especially after the ECB noted that they have seen downside surprises in indicators of economic activity. Could UK public sector borrowing numbers change the g…

Central banks remain very much in focus over the coming week, with policy meetings in Europe and across Asia. We’re expecting rate cuts from two of those and the theme of divergence, based on local dynamics, seems very much in play. Some central banks look set to deliver more easing than perhaps would have been expected only a month ago, but some a…

What we have seen so far this week is markets buoyed by recent announcements regarding China policy stimulus but then troubled by developments in the middle east. Coming up, we expect rate cuts in India, Korea and New Zealand next week, and from the ECB soon after. We are recording this podcast ahead of US Payrolls data which has become an increasi…

As we celebrate our 200th episode, we have a big week coming up in the US with the labour market report. In Europe, the most important data next week is euro area flash inflation, and we discuss whether inflation data may edge the ECB closer to an October rate cut. In Asia, the focus is on China's PMIs and Japanese industrial production. Chapters: …

It’s been a busy week in the US, the Fed surprised many Economists by kicking off its cutting cycle with a 50bp cut. Is it a speedy descent for US rates from here? Also coming up this week, Europe is at the center of the action with several important data releases - we have flash PMIs, Spanish and French inflation and central bank meetings in Swede…

Coming up this week, in the US we expect the Fed to commence its easing campaign, with a 25bp move. Across Europe, the focus will be on the Bank of England policy meeting. Then it’s the latest from Asia, with central bank meetings in Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan. Chapters: US (01:15), Europe (05:18), Asia (07:54)…

It’s been another interesting week in global markets with equities and commodity prices having another serious wobble, and bond yields declining, surprising many. This week we consider the latest US election polling numbers and what a Trump presidency might mean for economies and markets. We also look towards the coming ECB meeting, which should be…

Hear from George Moran, Host & European Economist, Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist and Ruchir Sharma, US Economist, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. Euro area and US inflation data should tee up central banks for more cutting in September. Chapters: US (02:40), Europe (06:36), Asia (11:29)…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host & Australia Economist, George Buckley, Chief UK & Euro Area Economist, David Seif, Chief Economist for Developed Markets, and Charnon Boonnuch, Asia Economist, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. New Zealand and the Philippines join the rate cut pack, while the Fed remains on track to deliver …

Hear from George Moran, Host & European Economist, Jeremy Schwartz, Senior US Economist, and Dominic Bunning, Head of G10 FX Strategy, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. Market uncertainty is rife. Key data from the US and UK may set the record straight. Chapters: Week Ahead Key Themes with Dominic Bunning (01:12), US (05:11…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, David Seif, Chief Economist for Developed Markets, and George Buckley, Chief UK & Euro Area Economist, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. The central bank divide widens, with a second rate hike in Japan, and a first cut in the UK. Chapters: US (02:29), Europe (11:12),…

Hear from George Moran, Host & European Economist, David Seif, Chief Economist for Developed Markets, Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist, and Yusuke Miyairi, FX Strategist, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. It's one of the busiest weeks on the podcast with the FOMC, BoE, BOJ, nonfarm payroll and top-tier data ou…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, Jeremy Schwartz, Senior US Economist, Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist, and Jeong Woo Park, Asia Economist, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. The easing cycle has commenced, but central banks are running their own race. Chapters: US (01:13), Europe (06:…

Hear from George Moran, Host & European Economist, George Buckley, Chief UK & Euro Area Economist, and Hannah Liu, China Economist, as they discuss the key drivers for global markets next week. Europe will be in focus this week with crucial UK data and ECB rate decision due. China is also likely to face continued economic pressure. Chapters: US (01…

Hear from George Moran, Host & European Economist, David Seif, Chief Economist for Developed Markets, and George Buckley, Chief UK & Euro Area Economist, as they discuss the key drivers for global markets next week. Political events are moving fast in the UK, France and the US, but markets will probably move the most, as they typically do, on US CP…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, Ruchir Sharma, US Economist, and Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist as they discuss the key drivers for global markets next week. The focus turns to elections over the coming week, but inflation still matters. Chapters: U.S. (01:15), Europe (05:34), Asia (10:41)…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, Kohei Okazaki, Senior Japan Economist, Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist and Hannah Liu, China Economist, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. Markets to seek confirmation that US inflation is moderating, with multiple Fed rate cuts now priced.…

Hear from George Moran, Host & European Economist and George Buckley, Chief UK and Euro Area Economist, as they discuss the key drivers for global markets over the coming week. It’s decision time for central banks with three meetings in Europe and three in Asia, although ultimately most central banks are likely to remain on hold. Chapters: U.S. (01…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, Jeremy Schwartz, Senior U.S. Economist, Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist and Kohei Okazaki, Senior Japan Economist as they discuss the key themes driving global markets over the coming week. After rate cuts in Canada and Europe, focus turns to the Fed and the Bank of Japan. Cha…

Hear from George Moran, Host & European Economist, Ruchir Sharma, US Economist and Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. Markets eagerly await whether NFP will surprise to the downside for a second month and the ECB to deliver the worst-kept-secret cut. Chapters: U.S. (02:00), Euro…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, George Moran, European Economist, Jeremy Schwartz, Senior US Economist and Hannah Liu, China Economist, as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. US core PCE inflation data, out late next week, hold the key for markets. Chapters: U.S. (01:22), Europe (05:42), Asia (08:53)…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, George Buckley, Chief UK and Euro Area Economist, Jeremy Schwartz, Senior US Economist and Euben Paracuelles, Chief ASEAN Economist as they review the key market drivers over the week ahead. Cooler US data are causing markets to run hot, but can the trend continue next week? Chapters: U.S. (…

George Moran, Host and European Economist, David Seif, Chief Development Markets Economist and George Buckley, Chief UK & Euro Area Economist discuss the key themes driving global markets over the coming week. US CPI is poised to slow but still providing little relief to the Fed, and the UK labour market report a key test for a Bank of England rate…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, George Buckley, Chief UK and Euro Area Economist, Kohei Okazaki, Senior Japan Economist and Hannah Liu, China Economist as they review review FOMC communication, Yen volatility and look to key market drivers over the week ahead. Chapters: Europe (02:59), U.S. (07:16), Japan (08:47), China (1…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, Andrzej Szczepaniak, Senior European Economist, Jeremy Schwartz, U.S. Economist and Hannah Liu, China Economist as they discuss this week’s central bank and data surprises, and share their take on key economic reports and events over the coming week. Chapters: U.S. (02:34), Europe (08:47), A…

The U.S. economic machine rolls on and the BoE and ECB are now likely to cut a slower pace. Hear from George Moran, Host and European Economist, Jeremy Schwartz, U.S. Economist, and Kohei Okazaki, Senior Japan Economist, as they discuss their take on key U.S., Europe and Asia data out next week. Chapters: (U.S. 03:20), (Euro Area 06:12), (Asia 11:5…

Hear from Andrew Ticehurst, Host and Australia Economist, George Buckley, Chief UK and Euro Area Economist, Ruchir Sharma, US Economist and Hannah Liu, China Economist as they discuss this week’s US CPI surprise and market reaction, and share their take on key US, Europe and Asia data out next week. Chapters: (US 02:19), (Euro Area 06:21), (Asia 10…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:15), we have CPI, the FOMC minutes and PPI. In Europe (07:00), it’s the euro area Sentix, ECB policy meeting and UK GDP. Then it’s the latest from Asia (11:15) with China and India CPI, RBNZ meeting as well as glob…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (03:05), we have ISM, payroll reports and communication from key Fed officials. In Europe (06:35), we have PMI, inflation and uemployment data. Then it’s the latest from Asia (9:30), with a central bank meeting in Indi…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:10), we have the PCE deflator, consumer confidence and durable goods orders. In Europe (07:06), it’s the euro area consumer confidence, money supply and French, Italian and Spanish flash inflation. Then it’s the la…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:55), we have the Federal Reserve meeting and press conference with Fed Chair Powell. In the UK (11:36), we have the Bank of England meeting and CPI data, and in Europe, the latest ZEW surveys and several ECB speake…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (04:36), we have CPI, retail sales and PPI. In Europe (11:07), it’s the euro area industrial production, Sweden and Norway CPI and UK labour market data. Then it’s the latest from Asia (13:49), with India and China CPI…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In North America (01:16), we have ISM and Payrolls, testimony from Fed Chair Powell and a Bank of Canada policy meeting. In Europe (05:19), the focus will be on the European Central Bank meeting and post-meeting press conference…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:11), we have core PCE inflation, house prices and consumer confidence. In Europe (07:00), it’s the euro area consumer confidence, French, German and Spanish flash inflation and UK lending data. Then it’s the latest…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:38), we have the latest Fed meeting minutes and jobless claims, Fed-speak and PMI data. In Europe (05:49), the focus will be on inflation expectations, PMI data and communication from ECB officials. Then it’s the l…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:20), we have CPI, retail sales, industrial production and PPI. In Europe (06:11), it’s the UK CPI, GDP, labour market data and the German ZEW. Then it’s the latest from Asia (11:12) with the Australian labour marke…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:27), we have the service sector ISM report and the Fed’s latest Senior Loan Officer survey. In Europe (06:53), the focus will be on German industrial production, the February Sentix survey of investor sentiment and…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (2:15), we have ISM manufacturing, non-farm payrolls and the FOMC meeting. In Europe (05:42) it’s the Bank of England and Riksbank’s policy decisions, euro area GDP and flash inflation. Then it’s the latest from Asia (…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (01:12), we have Q4 GDP, January purchasing manager index (PMI) and key inflation data. In Europe (09:15), the focus will be on the ECB policy meeting, a German IFO report and PMI data. Then it’s the latest from Asia (…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (02:29), we have retail sales, industrial production and UoM consumer expectations. In Europe (06:57), it’s the Germany ZEW survey, ECB December meeting minutes, UK labour market and CPI data. Then it’s the latest from…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (01:52), we have CPI inflation and trade data, several speeches by Fed officials, and monthly bond supply. In Europe (04:20), we’ll receive investor, consumer confidence and unemployment data, and German factory orders…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (01:17), we have consumer confidence, PCE deflator and new/existing home sales. In Europe (04:20), it’s the Euro Area consumer confidence, German IFO survey, UK CPI and retail sales. Then it’s the latest from Asia (09:…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (01:34), the highlights will be CPI, retail sales, and industrial production data, along with the final FOMC meeting of the year. In Europe (05:58), we have industrial production data and the ECB and BOE meetings. Then…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (01:34), non-farm payrolls, ISM services and the University of Michigan sentiment survey. In Europe (05:30), it’s the euro area Sentix survey and wage data, the ECB consumer inflation expectations survey and the UK’s R…

In this episode of our Week Ahead podcast series, we look at the main themes driving global markets over the coming week. In the US (01:58), we have the Fed Beige Book, core PCE inflation data, jobless claims and the November manufacturing ISM report. In Europe (06:24), the highlight will be flash inflation data for the euro area, UK lending data a…