ECB’s Lane: Credit dynamic really has been quite weak 0 (0)

  • It is below what we would have expected last year

This is in part one reason why the ECB has to be careful so as to not tighten financial conditions any further, more so when economic conditions are also weakening considerably. From July: Eurozone firms‘ demand for credit falls to lowest on record in Q2

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BOE’s Broadbent: It is an open question on whether there will be more rate hikes 0 (0)

  • There are clear signs that rate hikes are having an impact
  • But perhaps it may be that the effect is weaker than in the past or still delayed
  • Sees UK inflation reaching target in 2 years‘ time

The BOE is in a rather unenviable spot right now. They are starting to move to the sidelines but are worried that they may not have done enough in the inflation fight. Adding to that is a worsening economy amid the rise in recession risks and further tightening could risk a hard landing going into next year.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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