Emerging Europe Economics Update Central Banks reiterate inflation concerns 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
BoE Watch Near-term rate cuts off the agenda Not only does a June interest rate cut look out of the question, but the deterioration in the inflation outlook means that, unless the activity data start to look really dreadful, rates are unlikely... 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
US Employment Report Preview Payrolls in limbo, but unemployment set to soar 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
ECB Watch Still talking tough, but next move will be down ECB President Trichet will maintain a familiarly hawkish tone at June’s press conference, perhaps adding to speculation that interest rates could yet rise further. We still expect inflation to... 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Focus How can China boost domestic demand? Rebalancing of China’s economy away from investment and heavy industry will require significant reform of the financial sector and of monetary policy, including higher (not lower) interest rates... 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Update Slovakia: revaluation confirms euro entry rate 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
UK Economics Update Oil’s fiscal benefits dwarfed by threat of economic downturn The latest surge in the oil price to $130 per barrel (pb) looks set to have mixed implications for the public finances. On the positive side, the higher level of prices should provide the Government... 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
Capital Daily US GDP likely to be revised up, but too soon to stop worrying 29th May 2008 · 1 min read
