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While the financial situation of the federal government is often scrutinised, not often do one take a look.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House, besides ushering in another turbulent four-year term with serious implications for trade, global conflicts and the future of US foreign alliances, has raised concerns about the future of Iran's economy.

(Jan 31): The pace of price growth in Tokyo picked up, while other economic data suggested that Japan’s moderate recovery contin

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From policy recipient to proactive global player.

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Perfect storm to keep driving up funding costs for borrowers.

The market needs time to adjust to the current highs, and so far, there are more signs that this is a pause.

As central banks have started their rate cutting cycles, the inflation outlook will be a crucial element in determining their pace. Currently, inflation is lower in the euro area than in the US for both core and headline inflation. However, base effects are more favourable in the US in the next months. Furthermore, in contrast to US CPI, the euro area’s HICP does not include owner-equivalent rent. What is clear, is that the sources of inflationary pressure are different in the US versus in the euro area. The US faces higher rental inflation, while facing lower energy and goods inflation than the euro area. Forward-looking indicators point to favourable inflation dynamics in both economic blocs, however.