Steve Barrow
Steve Barrow
Steve Barrowis a British reggae historian, writer and producer...
doubt economy german interest needs raise rates slide slow stop
The ECB needs to raise interest rates to stop a big slide in the euro. We doubt the German economy will slow down as is predicted.
doubt economy german interest needs raise rates slide slow stop
The ECB needs to raise interest rates to stop a big slide in the euro, ... We doubt the German economy will slow down as is predicted.
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The ECB is in a no-win situation. If it cuts rates it will be accused of taking risks with inflation, and if it doesn't cut rates, it will be accused of not caring about growth. It's boxed in.
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The focus next year will again be on the Fed -- we expect Fed funds to go up to 5 per cent, higher than levels priced into the markets.
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The market will be interested to see whether any members expressed opinions about the likely end of the cycle.
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The market, looking for a move down to 85 in the Michigan data, is maybe not pricing in the full risk of a significant slow-down...I think the dollar is vulnerable to a weaker number.
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The euro will strengthen against the dollar and should hit parity some time in the summer, ... The euro zone is experiencing robust growth, but globally the markets seem to like the dollar at the moment.
head inflation lower target
Inflation in the short-term could head lower than 1.5 percent, that would be at the lower end of the government's target range,