While the global macro wheel is heading for a slowdown, could Lula prove to be the least anticipated fiscal hawk given the current state of affairs?
Bond Watch – Kuroda the rug-puller.. What is priced in for BoJ?
It is a BIG week in Japanese central bank history with widespread speculation of another increase to the trading range of 10yr JGBs in the yield curve control program. More than 35 bps are priced in, but will BoJ fail to deliver?
Steno Signals #6 – Is growth no longer relevant?
Inflation runs markets currently as it seems as if growth has become irrelevant for policy makers, but will such a narrative pass a reality test? I doubt it. Growth will re-enter the limelight soon!