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Simply Economics
Hosted by Econoday, Inc. · EN
A weekly economic recap of U.S. market activity and events.
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UP 288: Global economic round-up
May 21, 202400:42:36Tap to summarizeFinancial markets remain volatile and seemingly at the mercy of the latest inflation data. At the same time, diverging performances among the major economies continue to provide scope for a broader decoupling of central bank monetary policies.
Transcribe →UP 287: Federal Reserve rate cuts: Is it now if rather than when?
Apr 23, 202400:13:50Tap to summarizeIn recent weeks, speculation about U.S. interest rate cuts this year has shifted from multiple reductions to higher-for-longer and, in some quarters, even to no any ease at all. So, what is the most likely scenario now?
Transcribe →UP 286: Bank of Japan finally tightens
Mar 19, 202400:16:34Tap to summarizeIt’s taken them 17 years to do it but the BoJ has finally raised key interest rates. Max Sarto, Econoday’s Japan expert, discusses what they did and what it means for the economy and financial markets.
Transcribe →UP 285: The credibility brake on interest rate cuts
Mar 5, 202400:35:01Tap to summarizeMany central banks still seem to attach more risks to easing too early than too late. And while that will reflect the perceived economic fallout from either action, the prospective impact on policy credibility should not be ignored.
Transcribe →UP 284:Central banks stand firm – for now
Feb 6, 202400:38:10Tap to summarizeSo far in 2024, the major central banks have resisted pressure in financial markets for early interest rate cuts. Pushback in some quarters has become more vocal so just how long will it be before key rates are lowered?
Transcribe →UP 283: What to watch in 2024
Jan 8, 202400:50:17Tap to summarizeMuch like 2022, there can’t be many forecasters unhappy to see the back of 2023. Nonetheless, with crystal ball in hand, here’s what the Econoday team think will be driving global financial markets in 2024.
Transcribe →UP 282: What surprised financial markets in 2023
Dec 19, 202300:28:27Tap to summarizeThis year has produced the usual string of surprises for global financial markets. The Econoday team reflect on which of these shocks had the most important impact on international investors.
Transcribe →UP 281: Looking for the turn in interest rates
Nov 27, 202300:39:50Tap to summarizeFinancial markets are increasingly anticipating interest rate cuts in 2024 despite many central banks sounding much more cautious. The Econoday team looks at what the economic data suggest will happen
Transcribe →UP 280: Bank of Japan: More of a tweak than a twist
Oct 31, 202300:19:28Tap to summarizeIn the face of extreme monetary tightening abroad, speculation was rife that the BoJ might finally be forced to follow suit yesterday. In practice, such talk proved overly aggressive. Max Sato and Jeremy Hawkins discuss what actually happened and what it means.
Transcribe →UP 279:The fallout from higher-for-longer
Oct 10, 202300:44:21Tap to summarizeIt took a while, but investors now seem to accept that many central banks will be keeping key interest rates at high levels for longer than originally expected. And with that, comes increased downside risk to financial markets and economic growth. The Econoday team discuss the potential fallout.
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