Rate cuts are widely expected across most developed economies - the varying pace of these cuts will affect currency moves globally. The world is also trying to prepare for the inauguration of President Trump on 20th Jan25 which will have impacts across the global economy and the structure of political governance in the USA.
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As the USD pulls back and the market takes a breath for Thanksgiving, central banks will have to carefully consider how trade ‘wars’ will impact domestic economies and policies in early 2025. FX will be greatly impacted, alongside economic growth paths
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Read MoreYesterday saw US inflation data reach far beyond expectations and the USD surged as a result – the market is convinced that the US will raise rates at least twice through 2022.
Read MoreA quick look at some headlines gives us a broad backdrop to the stresses and strains in the real economy. Looking back to Central Banks comments in the last 6months, I bet they are still hoping that inflationary pressures ARE transitory, because the pressures are taking hold.
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