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Central bank divergence: Why it's happening and why it matters
Jun 4, 2024
Goldman Sachs' Chief Economist, Former chief economists of the ECB and IMF discuss Central bank divergence, implications for economies and markets, contrasting policies in G10 economies, economic recovery paths post-pandemic, historical rate hike patterns, currency volatility predictions amidst global monetary policy variations
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- Central banks are diverging in their monetary policies, with the Fed staying put while the ECB contemplates rate cuts.
- Differences in inflation sources and growth paths between the US and Europe influence central bank policies and potential currency depreciation.
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Central Bank Policy Divergence
Central bank divergence is becoming apparent with the European Central Bank expected to cut rates while the Fed remains on hold. The reasoning behind this shift involves understanding the global financial cycle and the interdependence among major economies. Differentiation in economic needs is driving these changes, with countries like Sweden and the Euro area having strong cases for easing.
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