Category Archives: Monetary policy
Fed minutes – September rate hike off the cards?
The minutes to the Fed’s last meeting – July 28-29 – were released last night and a rate rise in September now appears a lot less likely. Despite noting that the conditions for a rate rise were “approaching”, the minutes … Continue reading
When will the Fed raise rates?
An interest rate rise in the US is likely sometime this year and most private sector economists expect this to happen on September 17th. But what should the Fed should consider before making its move? It may be worth reviewing … Continue reading
Posted in Labour market, Monetary policy, US
Tagged Fed, FOMC, Inflation, NAIRU, Technology
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Greece and Eurozone follow up
It’s been over a month since my initial post about Greece and I’ve finally managed a follow up. Slack blogging I know. In the interim I’ve had some deliberations about who this blog is for and how I should go … Continue reading
Posted in Eurozone, General, Monetary policy
Tagged Eurozone, fiscal policy, Greece, monetary policy, Syriza
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