Simply Economics Podcast
1) UP 288: Global economic round-up
Financial markets remain volatile and seemingly at the mercy of the latest inflation data. At the same time, diverging performances among the major economies continue to provide scope for a broader de...Show More
2) UP 286: Bank of Japan finally tightens
It’s taken them 17 years to do it but the BoJ has finally raised key interest rates. Max Sarto, Econoday’s Japan expert, discusses what they did and what it means for the economy and financial markets...Show More
3) UP 284:Central banks stand firm – for now
So far in 2024, the major central banks have resisted pressure in financial markets for early interest rate cuts. Pushback in some quarters has become more vocal so just how long will it be before key...Show More
4) UP 283: What to watch in 2024
Much like 2022, there can’t be many forecasters unhappy to see the back of 2023. Nonetheless, with crystal ball in hand, here’s what the Econoday team think will be driving global financial markets in...Show More
5) UP 282: What surprised financial markets in 2023
This year has produced the usual string of surprises for global financial markets. The Econoday team reflect on which of these shocks had the most important impact on international investors.
6) UP 281: Looking for the turn in interest rates
Financial markets are increasingly anticipating interest rate cuts in 2024 despite many central banks sounding much more cautious. The Econoday team looks at what the economic data suggest will happen
7) UP 280: Bank of Japan: More of a tweak than a twist
In the face of extreme monetary tightening abroad, speculation was rife that the BoJ might finally be forced to follow suit yesterday. In practice, such talk proved overly aggressive. Max Sato and Jer...Show More
8) UP 278: Central bank wrap and a word on oil
After the recent round of central bank announcements, hopes are building that many tightening cycles may finally be nearing an end. However, with prices up around 30 percent since last June, the oil m...Show More
9) UP 277: Economic growth defies inverted yield curves
Yield curves are inverted across North America, much of Europe and parts of the Southern Hemisphere but investors are split over what happens next to the global economy. Is a downturn just around the ...Show More
10) UP 274:Central bank round-up: Inflation worries usurp banking woes
Recent interest rate hikes by several major central banks clearly underline the determination of the monetary authorities to get inflation back under control. However, for now, QT may have to run alon...Show More