Tag: MPC
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Why I’m Not Cheering the Pre-Christmas Rate Cut: Focus on Inflation Over Hopes of Growth
Why the pre-Christmas rate cut isn’t a cause for celebration The move toward a pre-Christmas rate cut, while applauded by some as a lifeline for the economy, should be viewed with caution. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) faces a delicate balance: support growth without letting inflation take a back seat. Right now,…
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Why I’m Not Cheering the Pre-Christmas Rate Cut: Inflation Must Come First
Why I’m not cheering the pre-Christmas rate cut Valiant though it is to support the economy, the MPC should be laser-focused on fighting inflation—especially now, with global investors who buy billions of pounds of UK government debt each month fast losing faith. The Bank of England’s decisions reverberate beyond the gilt market, shaping confidence in…
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Why I’m Not Cheering the Pre-Christmas Rate Cut
Why the timing matters The prospect of a pre-Christmas rate cut from the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is being pitched as a modest nudge for households and businesses. Yet the most pressing argument against it is simple: inflation remains the dominant foe. With consumer prices still stubbornly high in many sectors, a premature…
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South Africa: Ratings Upgrade and Rate Cut Likely After MTBPS
South Africa Eyes a Dual Policy Shift: Ratings Upgrade and Possible Rate Cut South Africa’s economic outlook could tilt in a favorable direction this week as investors await a potential credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings and a possible interest rate cut at the upcoming monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. The trigger for both…
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SA Could See Rating Upgrade and Rate Cut as Inflation Eases
South Africa Eyes a Dual Lift: Rating Upgrade and Possible Rate Cut South Africa could be on the cusp of a financial moment that would bolster investor confidence and ease borrowing costs. Market chatter ahead of Friday centers on a potential upgrade to the country’s credit rating by S&P Global Ratings, paired with expectations of…
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SA Eyes Credit Upgrade and Rate Cut on Slowing Inflation
Overview: A Double Tailwind for SA’s Economy South Africa could be on the cusp of a pivotal period for its economy, with market watchers eyeing both a potential credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings and a likelihood of a policy rate cut at the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The drivers for these…
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Rate Decisions: MPC and Fed
Ringgit Opens Near Flat, Investors Watch for MPC and Fed Moves The ringgit opened almost flat against the U.S. dollar as investors braced for key rate decisions from Malaysia’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. While the local currency has been relatively quiet in early trading, analysts say it could be more reactive to guidance…
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Domestic MPC and U.S. Rate Decisions
Ringgit Holds Steady Ahead of Key Rate Decisions The Malaysian ringgit opened the session nearly flat against the U.S. dollar as traders braced for important rate decisions from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the U.S. Federal Reserve. With the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) set to unveil its stance later in the week, market…