Henry Occleston is a Strategist, who focuses on European markets. Formerly, he worked in European credit and rates strategy at Mizuho Bank, and market strategy at Lloyds Bank. He holds a BA in Economics from Durham University, and an MSc in Economics & Social History from the University of Oxford.
Europe | Monetary Policy & Inflation
Henry Occleston
Summary We do not expect the ECB to change policy this week. Nor do we expect much forward guidance – the ECB is watching the data. Comments will likely emphasise every meeting is live. We think two cuts by yearend is reasonable. This week also brings the final read of the June inflation data. It […]
Henry Occleston
Summary Recent BoE comments have leaned more hawkish. Pill’s speech was most important, though confused in tone. June labour market and inflation data will be key to understanding the underlying trend, despite policymakers insisting single prints will not change the outlook. We think wage and inflation data details suggest the BoE should cut imminently. A […]
Henry Occleston
Summary We expect the ECB to cut twice more this year. However, within recent ECB comments on 2024 cuts, one more cut has emerged as most popular. Most important voices have yet to opine, though. The June ECB meeting minutes suggest general agreement that disinflation is underway and a broad capacity to look through bumps. […]
Henry Occleston
Summary As we expected, the BoE found comfort in the May inflation outturn’s normalisation in wage-intensive services inflation momentum. Recent strength in services inflation was caveated as partly driven by areas that BoE policy will not affect (index-linked or regulated). Downside risks in inflation were mentioned (albeit with mention also of the risk that higher […]
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