Week Ending 19/12/25 – Have central banks done enough to slay inflation and allow rates to fall in 2026?
In the last episode of 2025, Gareth and Jeremy discuss the significant events of the week, including volatile equities, what precious metals prices are telling us, and the ups and downs of oil prices, with the US Navy on patrol offshore of Venezuela.
There has been a data dump of macro numbers and rate decisions, and an important decision by Europe's leaders not to seize frozen Russian assets.
Overall, the critical question for investors in 2026 is whether central banks have done enough to tame inflation and pave the way for lower rates. Jeremy again highlights Japan as a source of risk to the bullish scenario.
Next week will be quiet, but always worth noting who might be sneaking out RNS's last thing on Christmas Eve.
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