The main takeaways for me last week were that the FOMC of the US is likely to pause (for at least one meeting) its current interest rate cutting cycle and
Ben Robson – The week of 12th-16th August 2019
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 50 basis-point interest rate cut from 1.5% to 1.0% was, in my opinion, the most significant economic event of an action-packed week which saw
Ben Robson – The week of 15th- 19th July 2019
Last week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony went according to the script as he signalled the Fed’s tacit willingness to cut interest rates- most probably by 25 basis points-
Ben Robson – The week of 1st-5th July 2019
Some of last week’s key US data significantly underperformed and added weight to the calls of those who have for some time been pushing for the Federal Open Market Committee
Ben Robson – The week of 3rd-7th June 2019
US President Donald Trump totally dominated last week’s news. He is becoming increasingly isolated, dictatorial and shocking, and his foreign policy tactics are pushing the World towards recession.