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July 23, 2024
European business outlook
Rates matter but the focus is shifting beyond 2024
Guest blogger
In-house blogger
Boris Kovacevic
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July 10, 2024
The critical role of Point-in-Time data in economic forecasting and quant trading
In the investment world, accuracy and reliability are paramount. This is the reason why point-in-time (PIT) data is crucial for economic forecasting and quantitative trading strategies. It ensures historical accuracy by preserving data as it was originally reported, along with any subsequent revisions.
Guest blogger
In-house blogger
Grégoire Haftman
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July 4, 2024
Harnessing alternative data and machine learning for enhanced economic forecasting and quant trading strategies
In this blog we capture the views of Saeed Amen of Turnleaf Analytics, Dr Lasse de la Porte Simonsen of Macrosynergy and our in-house economist Meghna Shah.
Guest blogger
In-house blogger
Grégoire Haftman
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July 2, 2024
June 2024 macro signals: riding the waves of change
It’s mid-year and financial markets are buzzing with both optimism and caution. Here’s what we learned this month and what it could mean for the macroeconomic landscape.
Guest blogger
In-house blogger
Shier Lee Lim
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MSFE, CAIA
June 28, 2024
Under pressure: Canada’s rate cuts and economic revival
Sébastien's outlook looks at how the Bank of Canada's rate cuts aim to revive the economy amid stagnant GDP growth and rising interest rates.
Guest blogger
In-house blogger
Sebastien McMahon
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June 21, 2024
Is the Yen’s Weakness More Structural Now?
Japan has been reporting record current account surpluses, which in theory should generate demand for the yen. However, the yen continues to stay weak, giving rise to theories about structural weaknesses. The debate has implications for the Japanese economy, monetary policy, and stocks.
Guest blogger
In-house blogger
Tetsuo Harry Ishihara
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