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2026

  • US FOMC Review

    US FOMC Review

    16 September 2026 210 KB PDF
    • FOMC decision: the Committee voted unanimously to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3-3/4 to 4 percent
    • Committee statement & press conference: hawkish language indicates a willingness to hike further in response to upside inflation risks
  • CABEI - Issuer Profile

    CABEI - Issuer Profile

    15 September 2026 352 KB PDF
    • CABEI is a multilateral development bank and the primary financing channel in Central America, driving regional integration, economic growth, and social development by funding sustainable infrastructure, foreign investment, and public-private sector projects
  • Euro wrap-up

    Euro wrap-up

    15 September 2026 458 KB PDF
    • Longer-dated Bunds made modest losses while a survey suggested that investors remain broadly upbeat about the German economic outlook and euro area exports extended their recent upturn.
    • Gilts were little changed, despite a soft UK labour market report showing private regular wage growth matching the lowest since 2020 and a further decline in headcount.
  • Euro wrap-up

    Euro wrap-up

    11 September 2026 487 KB PDF
    • While comments from ECB policymakers underscored the strong probability of further policy tightening, shorter-dated Bunds made gains as oil prices fell back.
    • Despite an upside surprise to UK GDP in July, shorter-dated Gilts also made gains while a BoE household survey reported a moderation in inflation expectations. 
  • US Economic Comment

    US Economic Comment

    11 September 2026 381 KB PDF
    • FOMC preview: firm underlying inflation paves the way for a hike next week
    • Summary of Economic Projections: expect modest changes to inflation and rates outlooks
  • Euro wrap-up

    Euro wrap-up

    10 September 2026 272 KB PDF
    • Bunds made significant losses as wholesale energy prices surged and the ECB’s updated macroeconomic projections pointed to the strong likelihood of additional policy tightening to come after today’s unanimous rate hike.
    • As expectations for a future BoE rate hike increased, Gilts underperformed with 2Y yields at a near-3-year high and 10Y yields reaching the loftiest level since 2007.
  • Euro wrap-up

    Euro wrap-up

    8 September 2026 322 KB PDF
    • While Germany’s goods trade surplus rose to a two-year high in July, Bunds closed slightly higher as Brent Crude oil edged away from $100/bbl.
    • Shorter-dated Gilts made modest losses as BoE policymakers acknowledged the upside risks to the inflation outlook but did not signal any imminent plans to tighten policy.
  • Euro wrap-up

    Euro wrap-up

    7 September 2026 304 KB PDF
    • Bunds weakened despite a sharp drop in German manufacturing output in July and a moderation in euro area wage growth, with markets focused instead on the far-right AfD’s victory in the Saxony-Anhalt election.
    • While UK Chancellor Healey signalled that his Budget in October would emphasise fiscal restraint, Gilts also made losses.