The Problem With Being Data Dependant, Is Being Data Dependant!

Central Bankers have been at pains to say they are being data dependant in setting monetary policy. But the problem now is markets are chasing every new scrap of news, and then trying to react, ahead of the Central Bankers, creating an uncertainty monster. So an awful August gives way to an uncertain September, investors hope data this month will confirm that the seemingly relentless rise in interest rates will end soon, meaning respite for both stocks and bonds. But there are a few snags. This September is chock-full of risk events, including central bank meetings, a G20 summit and […]