September 21, 2021
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This week, markets turned volatile due to contagion fears from the real estate developers crisis in China. In recent weeks,...
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This week, markets turned volatile due to contagion fears from the real estate developers crisis in China. In recent weeks,...
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US Inflation – half a year of “transitory”US CPI increased 0.3% MoM (5.3% YoY) in August, slightly missing consensus estimates....
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COVID-related inflation pressures subside, but stickier inflation measures continue to riseInflation continues to dominate the market’s attention. There are clear...
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ECB – The Lady’s not tapering.The ECB September meeting brought about a quite dovish message. Lagarde signalled some reduction in...
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The Fed’s dovish turn.Recent US data pushed the Fed on a more dovish course. The August jobs report data displayed...
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Bank equities and Bunds finally diverging.Investing in European bank stocks has often felt like just another way to bet on...
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US jobs – Grinding stronger.The US July jobs report came out pretty strong. NFPs increase 943k, beating 870k consensus, with...
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ECB lifts dividend ban – banks poised to return significant amounts of excess capital to shareholders.The ECB finally lifted its...
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China – The crackdown intensifies.Last week, the Chinese government increased its pressure on private businesses, this time directed towards the...
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ECB – Lower for longer.The first press conference post the ECB’s strategic review carried little surprise. The ECB changed guidance...
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US bank earnings come in strong – with further signs of accelerating loan growth.With most large US bank earnings now...
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US Treasuries – Defying inflation gravity.US inflation continues to surprise on the upside. The June print displayed a 0.9% monthly...
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