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Surprising January monetary news

Global six-month real narrow money momentum is estimated to have rebounded from a sharp December fall to reach a new high in January. Continue reading
This entry was posted on February 25, 2026.
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Has the Fed’s easing window closed?

The historical Fed would be shifting to a tightening bias in response to recent economic news. Continue reading
This entry was posted on February 20, 2026.
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US deposit distortion confirmed

The Fed’s Public Affairs office has confirmed that a large rise in demand deposits in late 2025 reflected a reporting change. Continue reading
This entry was posted on February 11, 2026.
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Monetary tremors

Recent market turbulence could reflect an adverse shift in “excess” money conditions. Continue reading
This entry was posted on February 6, 2026.
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Fade the manufacturing bounce

An expected PMI pick-up is under way but money trends suggest another relapse from Q2. Continue reading
This entry was posted on February 3, 2026.
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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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