Phoebe White, Head of US Inflation Strategy, and Michael Hanson, senior US economist, discuss their latest thoughts on US trade policy and Fed independence, following what has been a busy first week for the new administration, and what to expect from next week’s FOMC meeting. Yield curves are likely to flatten in the near term, supported by a narrowing in longer-run breakevens.

Speakers:

Phoebe White, Head of US Inflation Strategy 

Michael Hanson, Senior Economist 

This podcast was recorded on January 24, 2025.

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