This chapter discusses the contrasting views of central banks on rate cuts and the impact on the markets, with the US Federal Reserve hinting at cuts while the European Central Bank and the Bank of England show no inclination for rate cuts.
Central banks are charting different courses for interest rates in 2024, and EU leaders have agreed to officially start accession talks with Ukraine. Plus, for US union leader Shawn Fain, the historic auto workers strike is only the beginning.
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