The Pulse • Central banks have engaged in a policy reversal in response to weaker economic growth and the uncertainties associated with the US-China trade conflict. • US inflation has inched higher, but core CPI measures and sluggish wages growth still point to spare capacity in the labour market. • The UK’s new prime minister […]
Market update – July 2019
The Pulse Softer US inflation and PMI figures have dimmed the growth outlook, although further labour market tightening may avert a Fed rate cut for the time being. The trade situation remains the key issue for the global economy, with uncertainty affecting investment and bolstering the case for monetary easing. European manufacturing continues to decline, […]
Market Update – June 2019
The Pulse The US-China trade dispute has raised fears of a prolonged game of one-upmanship that could result in long-term damage to the global economy. US Fed officials believe some of the recent weakness in inflation data may be temporary, but some have expressed concern about a cycle of low inflation expectations. Sentiment in Europe […]
Market Update – April 2019
The Pulse Data from the US has confirmed that the slowdown in growth has continued through early 2019, although March employment and PMI figures have shown some positive signs The Brexit issue is still creating uncertainty for markets. Prime Minister May will now seek a bipartisan deal to present to the British parliament and EU […]
Market Update – March 2019
The Pulse The US economy is generally performing well, although recent GDP and PMI figures indicate growth is slowing, and February’s payroll numbers disappointed. Much of the bad news coming from China appears to have been priced in, with markets largely unperturbed by the latest downward move in China’s growth target. Markets appeared satisfied with […]
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