Inflation, interest rates and equities: where to next?

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Steven Bell, Chief Economist EMEA

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Inflation has been falling in the major economies but expectations of early cuts in interest rates have been disappointing. Our Chief Economist Steven Bell explains why leading central banks are likely to start easing in June. Meanwhile, economic growth is picking up strongly in the UK and Europe may follow: good news for risk assets.
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