Economics
11APR 2019
Watching and waiting: Fed in neutral
The Fed’s next move is likely to be a rate cut, but not until next year
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2019
MARCH
11MAR 2019
Economics
Global economic outlook: slowdown, not recession
We have cut our global GDP growth forecast again for 2019 but have revised up our prediction for 2020 amid greater optimism on the longer-term outlook.
08MAR 2019
Economics
ECB’s rate rise delay is likely to hurt banks’ profitability
We now forecast the next interest rate rise will be in March 2020.
FEBRUARY
08FEB 2019
Economics
Five charts to gauge the environment for equities
Judging the end of the market cycle is difficult. Here, Schroders fund managers - including Nick Kirrage, Nick Kissack and Alex Breese - discuss charts that have caught their eye.
07FEB 2019
Economics
Bank of England downgrades growth forecast as Brexit hits sentiment
Upside risks remain if an orderly Brexit is achieved, paving the way for an interest rate rise.
07FEB 2019
Economics
India's central bank takes a dovish turn
The central bank has cut interest rates but a pause may have been a more prudent option.
JANUARY
31JAN 2019
Economics
The Fed: still the market's flexible friend
Snapshot: The US central bank’s more dovish stance has been welcomed by markets. We forecast another rate rise this year if activity picks up as expected.
15JAN 2019
Economics
What is the outlook for interest rates in 2019?
In focus: The Schroders Economics Team now forecasts just one interest rate rise this year in the US. We explore why and consider other likely monetary policy moves in major economies.