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Macro

A divergent outlook for central banks after a year of tightening

Our economist anticipates a week of decisions in the US, UK and Japan.
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Macro

Will markets force the BOJ to finally abandon negative rates?

With a resilient US facing higher rates for longer, the weak yen could lead to a big change in Japan.
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Macro

Heatmapping the world: In search of inflation’s hottest and coldest spots

From Asia-Pacific to Latin America, the global inflation picture is diverging.
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Macro

German confidence, Vegas gamblers and explaining currencies

This week’s charts begin with a “traffic light” measurement of German business confidence.
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Macro

Japan’s inflation revolution

Nominal GDP, wages and corporate revenues are growing at the fastest rate in 30 years.
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