Insights

Celebrating 15 years of partnership with Sinfonia Smith Square

Each year, Sinfonia Smith Square welcomes 34 of the world’s most promising graduate musicians to their landmark home, Smith Square Hall. The 2024/25 Fellowship starts on 08 October 2024, in a season which marks the first under the orchestra’s new identity, Sinfonia Smith Square, and the 15th anniversary of EFG’s partnership.

Does monthly eurozone inflation suggest price stability has been achieved?

Since March, monthly inflation in the eurozone has, on average, been at a level consistent with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target for annual inflation. In this Macro Flash Note, EFG Chief Economist Stefan Gerlach and Economist Sam Jochim assess what this could mean for annual inflation rates over the next twelve months.

China’s shifting policy stance

Against a background of sluggish economic activity and persistently weak inflationary pressures, Chinese authorities recently announced a range of measures to stimulate the economy. In this Macro Flash Note, Economist Sam Jochim reflects on these recent moves and what lies ahead.

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SNB continues with gradual rate cuts

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut the policy rate by 0.25%, partially disappointing market expectations. In this Macro Flash Note, Senior Economist GianLuigi Mandruzzato discusses the outlook for Swiss monetary policy in light of the latest SNB decision.

The case for another ECB rate cut in October

Eurozone September flash PMIs weakened significantly relative to August and falling energy prices point to subdued price pressures in the remainder of 2024. In this Macro Flash Note, Senior Economist GianLuigi Mandruzzato illustrates why the ECB should ease policy again at its next meeting in October.