Commentary

BOC Vincent: The more shocks by structural changes, the less clear-cut policy decisions

The BOC Vincent is speaking and says: The more the economy faces shocks accompanied by structural change, the less clear-cut our monetary policy decisions will be Structural changes in labor markets are making the Bank of Canada’s job more complicated One of our main challenges i

ECB policymaker Lane hints the market is correct in expecting a rate hike in June

Full interview here ECB Chief Economist, Philip Lane said in an interview with Nikkei Asia that the conflict in the Middle East has worsened the euro area's macroeconomic outlook, introducing heightened uncertainty. Elevated energy prices are dragging down consumption and investm

ECB policymaker Schnabel says that a June rate hike will be needed

Looking through inflation spike is no longer an option There are increasing signs that inflation shock is spilling over to other parts of the consumption basket Even if Iran war ended today, policy action is needed given the damage to energy infrastructure The negative impact on

The US Blockade of Iran after Six Weeks

Much of the commentary on the US blockade says it's failed, but that's total nonsense

ECBs Lane:Monetary policy decisions will continue to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis

ECBs Lane gave a speech at a Dinner event. Below are the main commentary on the Economy/Policy. Supply-driven energy shocks hurt euro area growth: Lane said oil-price increases caused by supply disruptions — especially geopolitical events — tend to lower euro area GDP growth by a

Taking Stock of the US Blockade

There's endless commentary that the blockade has failed, but that's total nonsense