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Global money update: weak signal with US still diverging

Money growth is recovering disappointingly slowly in Europe and has weakened in Japan, while a recent US pick-up may fade post election. Continue reading
This entry was posted on October 30, 2024.
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UK rates: the case for 50

The MPC’s slowness to cut rates risks aggravating a recent loss of economic momentum and prolonging an inflation undershoot. Continue reading
This entry was posted on October 23, 2024.
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Chinese money growth recovery under way

September money numbers and recent policy announcements support optimism about monetary prospects but the scale of acceleration is uncertain. Continue reading
This entry was posted on October 18, 2024.
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A “monetarist” perspective on current equity markets

Cycle analysis suggests economic strength in H2 2025 / 2026 but confirmation is required from a pick-up in money growth. Continue reading
This entry was posted on October 11, 2024.
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Will the UK join the double dip?

Monetary trends suggest that UK economic performance will converge down to a weak Eurozone. Continue reading
This entry was posted on October 2, 2024.
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Simon Ward is Economist / Strategist at NS Partners and an Economic Adviser to Janus Henderson.

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Real (inflation-adjusted) money leads economic activity. Nominal money leads prices / inflation. "Excess" money drives markets. Economic fluctuations reflect the interaction of three investment cycles (stockbuilding, business capex, housing). More here.

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