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In case you missed it: One hike, one tweak, one hold

  • 3 August 2018

It was a busy week for the world's major central banks and while we weren't really surprised at the outcome of the meetings, there was just enough in there to keep us interested

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Federal Reserve reaction: No deviation

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Belgian jobs deal: We want more!
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Japan: Some policy tweaks but not a lot
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Has the Bank of Japan strengthened its commitment to reaching the 2% inflation target or conceded defeat in getting there anytime soon? Absent a departure…

India: Reserve Bank hikes rates for second time
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1 August 2018

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