Balancing Act: Fiscal Policies, Global Growth, and Market Reactions

Eurizon SLJ Capital

In this episode of 'The Long and Short of the Week Ahead,' produced by Eurizon SLJ Capital, Matt Jones and Neil Staines discuss the current macroeconomic themes dominated by expectations of policy evolution under Trump 2.0. The episode explores the complex UK macro backdrop, including Gilt market volatility, CPI, GDP, and retail sales forecasts. It also delves into European and Chinese economic dynamics, the impact of higher energy prices, and the trajectory of fiscal stimulus measures. The discussion includes the US economic outlook, focusing on the CPI and retail sales for December, the final week of the Biden administration, and the start of the Q4 earnings season.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:48 UK Market Analysis

02:49 Global Economic Outlook

06:06 US Market Focus

08:17 Conclusion and Disclaimers

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