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Nomura – The Week Ahead

Decision Time in Europe and Asia

Jun 14, 2024
George Buckley, Chief UK and Euro Area Economist, discusses upcoming central bank meetings in Europe and Asia. They analyze key market drivers, including US inflation numbers and political events in France. The podcast covers economic indicators, PMIs, and challenges facing the Chinese economy.
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Quick takeaways

  • Central banks in Europe and Asia face decision time with upcoming meetings, likely to hold rates.
  • US economic data impacts market movements, with speculations on easing policies and varied FOMC rate cut expectations.

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