February 15, 2024
Topic: Economic news
It’s been about two years since global central banks embarked on one of the swiftest monetary tightening cycles in modern history, aiming to tame inflation by holding back economic growth.
February 12, 2024
Topics: Economic news, Portfolio Managers
The fixed income market in January has seen a partial reversal of the positive performance enjoyed at the end of 2023, while equity markets produced mixed results as Emerging market equities face headwinds.
January 25, 2024
Topic: Economic news
Global economic growth continues to slow, with inflation easing gradually across most economies. This is why the Governing Council decided to hold the policy rate at 5%.
January 11, 2024
Topic: Economic news
The markets have been keeping a close watch on central banks across the globe, monitoring their policy decisions and reacting accordingly. Looking forward to 2024, we think the tried-and-tested Taylor rule — a useful tool for an understanding of the drivers of monetary policy — could offer hints on the dynamics that lie ahead in monetary policy land.