Monetary Policy

Con la prima metà dell’anno alle battute finali, uno degli interrogativi principali riguarda l’impatto che la guerra in Medio Oriente avrà quest’anno sull’economia. La Boutique Multi Asset condivide le sue opinioni nell’ultimo Investors’ Outlook.

Con i rendimenti dei Gilt decennali che hanno recentemente toccato il livello più alto dalla crisi finanziaria globale e quelli dei Gilt trentennali il livello più alto in quasi 30 anni, vale la pena esaminare il contesto che ha reso il mercato così vulnerabile agli shock.

Le brusche oscillazioni nei mercati dei titoli di Stato e delle obbligazioni corporate dallo scoppio del conflitto in Medio Oriente pongono questioni di rilievo per gli investitori nel reddito fisso.

In the US and Japan, monetary policy is expected to support fiscal policy, even when central banks have other plans. Federal Reserve “Fed” Chair nominee Kevin Warsh's reform plans conflict with US President Donald Trump's preference for low rates, and the Bank of Japan's efforts to normalize policy clash with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's economic agenda.

With no end in sight to the US-Israeli war with Iran, and tensions escalating once again over the weekend, investors are bracing for more volatility. Inflation fears have ramped up significantly, reflected clearly in government bond markets where rising yields show rate cuts being priced out and rate hikes increasingly being priced in.

Recent developments involving Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell have raised fresh questions around central bank independence, the politicisation of monetary policy, and the future of Fed leadership, particularly with his term as Chair due to expire in May 2026.

Discover the Q1 2026 Euro IG Credit Outlook, highlighting favorable market conditions, robust credit fundamentals, AI-driven growth, and strategic investment opportunities in key sectors and maturities. Gain insights to navigate the evolving corporate bond landscape effectively.

Il team di gestione del portafoglio di TwentyFour Asset Management esplora come le preoccupazioni relative all'indipendenza della Fed si stanno manifestando oggi sui mercati e come gli investitori possono posizionare i propri portafogli per affrontare la volatilità.

Explore the Global Credit Outlook 2026: A concise overview of key trends in global credit markets, from macroeconomic shifts and corporate fundamentals to AI-driven investments and market opportunities. Gain insights to navigate the year ahead effectively.

Un anno di Borsa turbolento nel 2025, segnato da molta incertezza, ha tenuto gli investitori in allerta. Il 2026 apre a un clima di ottimismo.

In a K-shaped economy, high-income earners and large corporations thrive while low-income groups and small businesses struggle. This divergence challenges the Fed, as its policy decisions traditionally rely on GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation. However, K-shaped dynamics are often hidden behind these aggregate measures.

You can now watch the replay of our webinar “Under Pressure: Checks and balances in central banks”