Taken together with the latest raft of central bank announcements, the recent deluge of real economy and inflation updates has given investors plenty to chew on. Here’s Econoday’s take on what it all means for the global economic outlook and financial markets.
The unexpected decision by OPEC+ to cut oil production earlier this month provided a fresh and unwelcome boost to inflation. However, there are signs that at least some investors and central bankers are starting to worry about growth.
Recent interest rate hikes by several major central banks clearly underline the determination of the monetary authorities to get inflation back under control. However, for now, QT may have to run alongside central bank liquidity injections to reassure investors that another global financial crisis is not just around the corner.
A recap of this week's economic events.
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