US money update: mixed signals
January 28, 2026
US narrow money is growing slowly, casting doubt on expectations of economic strength.
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Weaker monetary news
January 20, 2026
Early numbers suggest that global six-month real narrow money momentum fell back sharply in December.
US broad money update: low household cash ratio
January 16, 2026
The share of money holdings in household financial wealth is near the bottom of its range since the mid-2000s, with equity exposure at a post-WW2 record.
LatAm’s rightward political shift is fuelling a continent-wide bull market
January 13, 2026
Following years of economic pain brought about by loose fiscal policy under socialist leaders, a “blue wave” of fiscal conservatism is sweeping across the continent. More muscular regional foreign policy by the United States is likely to reinforce the trend.
A “monetarist” perspective on current equity markets
January 7, 2026
Global money trends appear modestly supportive but cyclical clouds are gathering.
US money update: suspect deposit data
December 29, 2025
A sharp rise in US demand deposits in November probably reflects a statistical distortion, with broader money trends stable.
Quality by first principles in EM
December 17, 2025
Agility within an investment process is key in navigating inevitable style regime rotation.
UK inflation: another favourable surprise
December 17, 2025
November CPI numbers support “monetarist” optimism, with an undershoot now on the horizon.
Defiant Fed forecasts
December 11, 2025
The Fed’s economic forecasts continue to suggest that the window for easing will close in early 2026, based on a model of its historical behaviour.
Slowdown signals
December 9, 2025
Global manufacturing PMI new orders weakened on schedule but money trends currently suggest a limited decline.
Eurozone money update: disappointing response
December 3, 2025
Monetary trends suggest that interest rates remain above a “neutral” level.
Global money update: EM strength
November 27, 2025
Global money trends suggest that major economic weakness will be deferred until later in 2026.
UK inflation: “monetarist” optimism on track
November 19, 2025
Inflation is realigning with lagged money trends as policy distortions fade.
Chinese money update: lacklustre outlook
November 14, 2025
October money / credit numbers were mixed, suggesting a continuation of sluggish economic growth.
Flows before pros?
November 10, 2025
Structural liquidity and investor flows are reshaping market dynamics and asset prices in emerging markets.
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