Economics
14FEB 2018
New Fed chair Powell raises rates, growth and inflation forecasts
We still see scope for further interest rate rises from the Fed this year, following yesterday’s 25 basis point hike at the March meeting of the FOMC.
US Monetary Policy
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2017
DECEMBER
06DEC 2017
Markets
Outlook 2018: Asian bonds
Improving global growth and low inflation should be supportive forces for Asian bonds in 2018 but higher oil prices could be a headwind for the region.
01DEC 2017
Economics
Outlook 2018: Global economy
In the first part of our series of articles assessing the outlook for next year, Keith Wade discusses whether the Goldilocks combination of strong growth and low inflation can continue in 2018.
NOVEMBER
03NOV 2017
Economics
Rates set to rise again in December as US jobs rebound
Latest payroll data sees jobs market rebound and keeps the prospect of a further rate rise in December on the cards. But wages stay subdued.
OCTOBER
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18OCT 2017
Watch/Listen
60 seconds explaining quantitative tightening
Marcus Brookes quickly explains how the Federal Reserve is turning off the taps on its $3.5 trillion QE programme.
04OCT 2017
Economics
From QE to QT - whither global liquidity?
In this month's TalkingEconomics, our economists discuss global liquidity, the outlook for UK interest rates and falling inflation in emerging markets.
03OCT 2017
Markets
Investing is a marathon, not a sprint — even during revolutions
Huw van Steenis discusses three of the big themes for investors at Schroders' recent Madrid event: coping with tech disruption, the end of QE and populism.
SEPTEMBER
21SEP 2017
Economics
US Fed likely to hold fire despite hawkish intent
The central bank aims to raise rates but further evidence of inflation picking up is still needed.