Look forward to a new mediocre for the world economy
Look forward to a new mediocre for the world economy. Five years after the great recession, growth remains sluggish – conforming to the pattern of previous financial crises – but some countries suffer more than others. The U.S. has broken out of this malaise to the benefit of equities, but growth is lackluster because of […]
The recent sharp drop in the euro and risk assets underscores investor frustration
The recent sharp drop in the euro and risk assets underscores investor frustration that policymakers are still reactive rather than proactive in their attempts to end the fiscal crisis and contagion risk within the euro area. Authorities have provided a new package for Greece and the European Central Bank (ECB) relaxed its collateral requirements, but […]
With share prices having recovered from the subprime-related slump
With share prices having recovered from the subprime-related slump and in many cases making new highs, there are doubts as to whether the major central banks still have an incentive to drop rates. However, valid reasons remain for the G7 central banks in general and the Fed in particular to deliver more rate cuts:
- Inflation is […]