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ECB holds rates at 4%, investors need vigilance

The European Central Bank on Thursday held interest rates unchanged at 4% for the third straight meeting, as the ECB faces a sluggish euro area economy and shaky financial stability. The central

26th January 2024

Markets/World

Central banks to spoil party, BoJ in focus

By Craig Erlam Not the most thrilling start to the week, but that’s to be expected given the number of major events over the last few sessions and the absence of anything

18th December 2023

Markets/World

Hawkish BoE followed by uneventful ECB

By Craig Erlam The Bank of England and the European Central Bank both left rates on hold on Thursday, but unlike following the announcement of their counterparts in the US, there were

14th December 2023

Markets/World

Fed overdelivers, will ECB and BoE follow?

By Craig Erlam The most hotly anticipated central bank meeting of the year did not disappoint on Wednesday, with the Federal Reserve potentially delivering this year’s Santa rally. I don’t think many

14th December 2023

Markets/World

All eyes on the central banks

By Craig Erlam A lacklustre start to the week, but there’s so much to come over the next few days which could determine how markets end the year and start 2024.

11th December 2023

Markets/World

Eurozone disinflation accelerates as markets price in rate cut

By Craig Erlam Eurozone inflation fell further than expected in October, leaving the headline HICP rate within touching distance of the ECB’s 2% target. While policymakers have continued to push back against

1st December 2023

Markets/World

Investors need to rethink portfolios amid bonds rally

As global bonds soar at the quickest pace since the 2008 financial crisis, investors need to review their investment portfolios to ensure they are on track for risk tolerance and return objectives.

30th November 2023

Markets/World

Encouraging surveys from Europe, but a long way to go

By Craig Erlam Thursday was relatively slow in the markets, as you’d expect due to the US Thanksgiving bank holiday, but there were some releases and OPEC+ speculation that kept things interesting.

24th November 2023

Markets/World

Central bankers continue to push back without success

By Craig Erlam We continue to see sluggish trade in equity markets, with investors battling hawkish commentary from central banks against downbeat economic expectations and speculation around rate cuts next year. Even

8th November 2023

Markets/World

No ECB rate hikes expected at next meeting

No interest hikes are expected at the next European Central Bank Governing Council meeting, as the latest data suggest that ECB rates have reached a level that, if maintained, will contribute to

19th October 2023

Cyprus/Europe