Craig Stirling

Vince Golle and Craig Stirling 6 min read (Bloomberg) -- US employers probably tempered their hiring last month to wrap up a year

Faster euro-zone inflation in data due this week is likely to remind policymakers that while their 2pc goal might now be in sight, it's not yet within reach.

I’m Craig Stirling, an economics editor in Frankfurt. Today we’re looking at the path for central banks in 2025. Send us feedback and tips to [email protected] or get in touch on X via @economics. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here.

Underlying US inflation probably cooled only a touch at the close of 2024 against a backdrop of a resilient job market and steadfast economy, supporting the Federal Reserve’s go-slow approach to further rate cuts.

Underlying US inflation likely cooled only a touch at the close of 2024 against a backdrop of a resilient job market and steadfast economy, supporting the Federal Reserve's go-slow approach to further rate cuts.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike — and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s first few days in the White House.

Inflation remains a significant threat to the global economy as experts, including former Swiss central bank chief Philipp Hildebrand, warn of its persistence due to factors like aging societies and geopolitical fragmentation. Europe faces additional risks from falling behind in digital and energy sectors, impacting competitiveness.

Hello and welcome to Davos, where the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings are getting under way.

Hello and welcome to Davos, where the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings are now in full swing.

Hello from Davos, where a panoply of leaders and executives have been attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings.