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Central banks are divided – so prepare for more turbulenceAnalysis Central banks no longer agree on interest rates. The US is raising aggressively, while the UK is taking a more cautious approach and Japan is sticking to its plan of “yield curve control”. John Stepek explains why this matters, and what it means for the markets and your money.
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ECB set to raise interest rates as stagflation beckonsNews With inflation at 8.1% and economic growth at just 0.3%, the eurozone is on the brink of stagflation. To combat it the European Central Bank is to stop buying bonds immediately and could raise interest rates next month.
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Could a stronger euro bring relief to global markets?Analysis The European Central Bank is set to end its negative interest rate policy. That should bring some relief to markets, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
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French stocks are back in fashionNews France’s CAC 40 stockmarket index gained 29% in 2021, making it the world’s best performing major market.
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Five unexpected events that could shock the markets in 2022Opinion Forget Covid-19 – it’s the unexpected twists that will rattle markets in 2022, says Matthew Lynn. Here are five possibilities
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Has Italy’s economy turned the corner?News Italy’s FTSE MIB stockmarket index has returned 23% so far this year, more than double the FTSE 100’s performance over the same period.
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Why the European Central Bank’s new regime matters more than you thinkAnalysis The ECB has said it will tolerate higher inflation and it won’t be raising interest rates for quite some time. It’s another big clue for markets – but they remain unconvinced. That’s a mistake, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
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The Bank of Japan is getting into industrial policyOpinion The Bank of Japan has shrugged off its fig leaf of independence and is getting involved in fiscal policy. And won't be the only central bank to do so, says John Stepek. It's another step down the slippery slope we started on decades ago.
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Central banks are starting to raise rates – what does that mean for your money?Analysis Central banks across the globe are starting to raise interest rates as inflation gathers pace. John Stepek explains what it means for your long-term portfolio.
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