The GCC countries have entered a period of higher interest rates - their US$ currency pegs mean regional central banks mirror US Fed hikes. Our...
Eurozone | When forward guidance blurs guidance
Posted by Daniela Ordonez on Feb 14, 2022
In a week with few economic data releases, the latest ECB communicationsturned the week tumultuous. It appears that worries about inflation have...
Eurozone | Energy price spike means “higher for longer” inflation
Posted by Angel Talavera on Feb 11, 2022
Persistently high energy prices will cause eurozone inflation to be higher forlonger than we previously anticipated. Our new forecast envisions...
Eurozone | Energy tensions will keep inflation high
Posted by Angel Talavera on Jan 28, 2022
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to put pressure on energyprices, which remain at extremely high levels. Barring a quick resolution of...
Global | Real estate to outperform bonds and equities
Posted by Mark Unsworth on Jan 28, 2022
Global real estate returns are looking healthy over the next five years, providing a strong relative performance versus bonds and equities. We...
Australia | Three key issues for the inflation outlook
Posted by Sean Langcake on Dec 3, 2021
The Q2 CPI data prompted a sharp re-evaluation of the outlook for inflation and interest rates across financial markets. We have also revised our...
Australia | Credit conditions still favourable but on the move
Posted by Maree Kilroy on Dec 1, 2021
Recent months have seen the favourable lending environment for households begin to tighten. Inflation concerns have bond markets pricing in an...
Russia | CBR views new lockdown as inflationary and hikes 75bp
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Oct 28, 2021
The CBR today surprised the market and us with a 75bp hike, which brought the policy rate to 7.50%. The CBR language has remained hawkish, suggesting...
Global | Evergrande matters, but it’s not a ‘Lehman moment’
Posted by Adam Slater on Oct 1, 2021
While the potential collapse of Chinese property firm Evergrande matters, it doesn’t signal a ‘Lehman moment’ that might spark global financial...
Russia | Another CBR hike may be in the cards for September
Posted by Tatiana Orlova on Sep 7, 2021
At the September policy meeting, the CBR is likely to consider staying on hold or hiking its policy rate 25bp or 50bp. However, we think a 25bp hike...