ECB Review: A Dovish 25’er
The ECB decided to cut its three policy rates by 25bp, in line with market […]
December Flashlight for the FOMC Blackout Period: Slower Pace of Easing on the Horizon
Summary We expect the FOMC will reduce the federal funds rate by 25 bps at […]
Year Ahead – Gold’s Golden Year: Will It Shine Even Brighter in 2025?
Gold has added almost 30% during 2024 Fed policy could continue to impact the precious metal in 2025 Geopolitical tensions […]
European Central Bank Maintains Steady Easing, Swiss National Bank Accelerates
Summary The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its Deposit Rate by 25 bps to 3.00% […]
Swiss National Bank Cuts by Half-Point, Swissy Dips
The Swiss franc is down on Thursday following the Swiss National Bank rate announcement. In […]
Bitcoin and Ethereum on the Verge of Breaking Resistance
Market Picture Crypto market capitalisation jumped 5% in 24 hours to $3.64 trillion. Optimism in […]
ECB Will Conduct a Third Consecutive (and 4th in total) 25 bps Rate Cut
Markets November US CPI data came in bang in line with consensus. Monthly growth of […]
Rates and Chips
Yesterday’s US inflation data was the last possible barrier to the much-expected extra 25bp cut […]
Could ECB Up the Ante With a 50bps Rate Cut?
ECB will meet on Thursday; markets expect a 25bps rate cut Doves are likely to […]
Bank of Canada Delivers Another Supersized Cut
The Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its overnight rate by 50 basis points, to 3.25%, […]
US: Headline Inflation Ticks Higher in November, While Core Holds Steady
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% month-on-month (m/m) in November, after rising 0.2% m/m […]