Inflation slows sharply in the euro area in September
The inflation rate in the euro area stood at 4.3% in September compared to 5.3% in August. This is the lowest figure since October 2021. The underlying inflation rate was 4.55% compared to 5.3%…
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The energetic counter-shock in Europe
The coming rapid slowdown in inflation will be the break that will boost the economic cycle in Europe. I emphasized this point last week. This new dynamic is due to…
Should the ECB become aggressive?
The ECB, after Christine Lagarde’s remarks at the February 3 press conference, is following in the footsteps of the Fed. Like the US central bank, the ECB has changed its…
2 remarks on Monetary Policy
The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.5%. The trend is still bullish for the next meeting since 4 members of the monetary…
Inflation continues, the Fed could weigh on growth
US inflation is mainly conditioned by the pace of the price of goods and that of oil. The rush of households on goods, while inventories were reduced, is the source…
Eurozone – Inflation will be above 3% in 2022
Inflation stood at 5% in December and at 2.6% on average over the year 2021. The core inflation rate is at 2.6% over one year and at 1.5% on average.A…