Inflation
Macro Views | 21 Apr 16
Is it time for ‘helicopter money’ in the eurozone?
With the European Central Bank confirming it is holding interest rates at rock bottom levels, Miton’s Anthony Rayner has posed the question as to whether it is time to turn to a different weapon in the fight to generate some momentum in the eurozone economy.
ANALYSIS: Will Draghi ever be able to do enough?
The ECB’s latest salvo in the fight against the prospect of deflation was initially met positively by markets. But, a lack of a clear message that the Bank will cut rates further from here sent markets falling again almost as quickly.
Japan’s move to negative rates sees FTSE edge over 6000
The FTSE 100 edged back over 6000 on a wave of positive sentiment triggered by the surprise announcement that Japan has moved to negative interest rates.
Macro Views | 17 Dec 15
All eyes turn to Fed’s next steps and China’s response
Markets have welcomed confirmation of the widely expected first interest rate rise since the financial crisis, but all eyes have quickly turned to focus on what comes next.
Fixed Income | 10 Dec 15
Carney holds fire on rates as confidence dips
The Bank of England confirmed today rates will be held steady at 0.5% as widely expected just as data emerged showing a small dip in UK consumer confidence.