Macroeconomic Focus – October 2025
The U.S. government has been in shutdown since October 1. In general, such events pose …
Tag: Federal Reserve
Business Confidence in France: Political Uncertainty Has Limited Impact
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The French national statistics office (INSEE) released its October business confidence indicators this week. The data …
Exploring the Diverse Landscape of High Yield Issuers
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Over the past three years, the high-yield segment of the fixed income market has enjoyed a …
United States: When Banks Only Lend to Financial Institutions
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The Federal Reserve publishes weekly data on loans issued by banking institutions. The credit boom between …
United States: Money Supply Growth Still Very Strong
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The Federal Reserve is winding down its securities purchases as its balance sheet approaches $9 trillion, …
Fed meeting twists the yield curve
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In the days immediately following the Fed’s weekly meeting on 16 June, markets were volatile and …
