Central banks (178)

Something's gotta give
Markets and economics

Something's gotta give

Consensus is clustered around a trilogy of lower inflation, rate cuts and continued growth. Is th...

By Emiel van den HeiligenbergTim Drayson

22 Apr 2024

3 min read

Podcast: An alphabet of acronyms – Market Talk
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: An alphabet of acronyms – Market Talk

PCE, CPI and PPI: all forms of measuring inflation and all likely to shape current thinking by th...
By LGIM
07 Mar 2024
1 min read
Chart of the month: The roulette of rate cuts
Christopher Jeffery
Markets and economics

Chart of the month: The roulette of rate cuts

What is the options market saying about the probability of the Fed not cutting rates this year?
By Christopher Jeffery
06 Mar 2024
1 min read
LDI chart update: Is the price now right?
Robert Pace
Markets and economics

LDI chart update: Is the price now right?

The spread of gilts over swaps rose steadily over 2023, as the market made room for supply. The...
By Robert Pace
29 Feb 2024
3 min read
When could the ECB start cutting rates?
Markets and economics

When could the ECB start cutting rates?

Price pressures in Europe are easing, and the mood music suggests a policy shift is on the way.

By Simon BellAsset Allocation

12 Feb 2024

3 min read

Thinking the unthinkable
Willem Klijnstra
Markets and economics

Thinking the unthinkable

Should we be happy with inflation falling towards central bank targets, or does it just reignite...
By Willem Klijnstra
06 Feb 2024
2 min read
When will UK rates start to fall?
James Carrick
Markets and economics

When will UK rates start to fall?

The bank's cautious messaging following its decision to keep rates at 5.25% suggests we may not s...
By James Carrick
05 Feb 2024
2 min read
Podcast: Lunar New Year – Market Talk special
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: Lunar New Year – Market Talk special

With many countries about to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, Ben Bennett explains why animal...
By LGIM
01 Feb 2024
1 min read