The Fed remains inflexible, but does it still have a course?
Two Federal Reserve officials reinforced their message in favour of higher interest rates and for a longer period, stressing the need for patience as the...
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The Fed Officials Continue to Emphasize the Same Message: High Interest Rates for Longer
Following the latest data on inflation and the change in the American economy, several Federal Reserve officials have stated that the central bank should maintain high...
The persistent American inflation postpones rate cuts
The United States has experienced a higher-than-expected inflation rate for the third consecutive month, primarily driven by increased rents and transportation costs. The core consumer...
Toward a Real Estate Crash in Germany?
Fears about US commercial real estate have shaken German banks this month, but their message was clear: Don’t worry; most of our real estate exposure...
The contagion of the US commercial real estate turmoil is spreading to Europe
Just weeks before resigning from his position as CEO of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Andreas Arndt is facing investor concerns, mainly due to loans granted by the...
Germany, the End of an Era
The manufacturing output of the largest European economy has been on a downward trend since 2017, and the decline is accelerating as competitiveness erodes.The foundations...
Resilience of the US Economy Dampens Rate Cut Expectations
US 10-year yields rose by five basis points in Asia after surging by 14 basis points on Friday following the US employment data. Federal Reserve...
Commercial Real Estate, a Significant Risk for US Regional Banks
New York Community Bancorp’s decisions to reduce dividends and build reserves sent its stocks tumbling by a record 38%, causing the KBW regional bank index...
U.S. Inflation Dampens Arguments for a Fed Rate Cut
U.S. inflation accelerated in December to 3.4%, the sharpest rise in three months. Americans paid more for housing and driving, casting doubt on investors’ bets...