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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Events in Ukraine will continue to be a key driver for investor sentiment, with markets likely to see-saw on any meaningful news. It is a busy week for central banks too, with the Federal Reserve policy meeting on Wednesday and Bank of England on Thursday and Bank of Japan on Friday.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Soaring commodity prices and the commensurate inflationary impact is alarming investors. The fear is that consumer confidence and spending will be hit, and we find ourselves in a stagflation environment, with stagnating economic growth (or recession) and soaring inflation.