Ahead of the Curve, Q4 2022

Fast reading: Macro outlook: The European energy crisis, mounting inflation (implying tighter monetary policies), and a poorly performing Chinese economy are all battling for the spotlight on the stage of economic uncertainty. The geopolitics of high inflation: While policy decisions are often the results of short-term pressures, recent geopolitical developments can provide some guidance with […]

Central banks ramp up rates in shadow of recession

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Markets take fright as Xi assumes total control

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Ahead of the Curve, Q2 2021

Road next to the sea

Key points The global economy is bouncing back quickly from a sharp collapse in the first half of last year. What we are seeing now, therefore, is to some extent the mirror image of developments in 2020. Despite having increased somewhat over the last year, long-term inflation expectations are still low by historical standards. The […]