ECB Signals Cautious Easing as Lagarde Stresses Patience Article published on February 3rd, 2025 6:15AM UK Time The European Central Bank (ECB) delivered a widely expected 25bps rate cut, marking the first step in its policy easing cycle. The decision was unanimous, with all Governors in agreement, but ECB President Christine Lagarde made it clear … Read more

US Core PCE Preview Post Fed Meeting: A Key Inflation Test for the Fed’s Next Move Article published on January 31st, 2025 6:30AM UK Time The upcoming Core PCE inflation print on Friday is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for markets, coming on the heels of a Fed meeting that initially leaned hawkish … Read more

FOMC Meeting Summary: Key Takeaways and Market Implications Article published on January 30th, 2025 9:58AM UK Time The Federal Reserve concluded its latest policy meeting with a decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25-4.50%, a widely expected outcome. However, the tone of the statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference offered critical insights … Read more

US PCE Preview: Strong Inflation Could Reignite USD Bulls Article published on January 29th, 2025 9:55AM UK Time Markets are bracing for Friday’s release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. With recent consumer and producer price data painting a mixed picture, the focus will be on whether … Read more