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If Trump implements tariffs, we may see retaliatory moves from the EU and China, potentially slowing global growth with wide-ranging impacts if he becomes president, says Mr. Venkatesh Balasubramaniam, MD & Co-Head of Research, JM Financial Institutional Securities Ltd. on ET NOW’s show ‘Markets at noon’. #JMFinancial #GlobalTrade #Tariffs #USChinaRelations #EconomicImpact #MarketOutlook #TradeWars #ETNow

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Looking forward to this, quarter one Monetary Policy Committee the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) was raised to 12.5 percent from 11.0 percent to steer inflation back into the target range of 6-8 percent and help anchor inflation expectations. Statutory reserve ratio was raised to 26.0 percent from 17.0 percent, Necessitated by persistently high demand pressures in the foreign exchange market contributing to higher inflation. However, Inflationary pressures persist in the second quarter, what are your expectations on the press briefing?

The Bank of Zambia will hold its quarterly Monetary Policy Rate Announcement and Press Briefing on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, at 11:00 hrs in the BoZ Auditorium. Accredited press only; the public can watch live on ZNBC TV or follow via the BoZ Facebook page. Stay informed on key economic updates! Myself, I am looking forward to this! #MonetaryPolicy #BankOfZambia #EconomicUpdate

What does this mean for you and me? 🤔 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) plays a crucial role in shaping our economic landscape. Their decisions on the policy rate can influence everything from inflation to employment rates, impacting households, investors, and businesses alike. Here are some implications of changes in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) for different economic units 🔍 If the rate stays the same: Households: 🏠 Stability in loan and mortgage rates, making it easier to plan finances. Investors: 📈 Continued confidence in the market, with no sudden changes in investment returns. Businesses: 💼 Predictable borrowing costs, aiding in budgeting and financial planning. 📈 If the rate goes up: Households: 🏠 Higher loan and mortgage rates, potentially increasing monthly payments. Investors: 💰 Possible increase in returns on savings and fixed-income investments. Businesses: 📉 Higher borrowing costs, which could impact expansion plans and operational costs. 📉 If the rate goes down: Households: 🏠 Lower loan and mortgage rates, reducing monthly payments and encouraging spending. Investors: 📉 Lower returns on savings, but potential boost in stock market investments. Businesses: 🚀 Cheaper borrowing costs, encouraging investment and growth. Stay tuned for the outcome of the MPC meeting and make informed decisions based on the new monetary policy.

Discover the latest insights on CETA's five-year journey in trade and dispute resolution between Canada and the EU. Explore our newest article to stay informed on these significant developments.

 Yes, business and trade are critical factors in the economy. However, house prices and investment in housing reduce trade opportunities in the UK. This is because it has become an as easy job for people who can afford the mortgage and make them do the minimum in society, where those people gain knowledge in different work fields and can make new trade investments. For example, in the USA, lots of early retired people start to trade in electric aeroplanes or electric bikes or any other trade. This is because the demand for rent is lower in the USA than in the UK. So, if anyone can find a less risky business (renting business), why attempt a higher-risk business and eventually reduce trade investment? 

If you want a short synopsis of our 2025 Outlook, please take a look at my interview with BNN's Paul Bagnell. #Canadaeconomy #2025outlook #Deloitteeconomics

Came across an old post-war speech from former agency head F.A. MacGregor to the Business Newspaper Association in February 1946, talking about the important role of the press in fostering competition policy debate. There's been a huge increase in competition policy discourse in Canada in recent years - for fun I did a quick search and identified at least 40 pro-competition articles and opinion pieces published in just the last 2 years alone! Speech by F.A. MacGregor (Feb 1946) “You know without my saying so what a potent influence yours can be in making competition work where it ought to work. What a disservice you can perform, to business and to the public, my merely reflecting or echoing the desire of this trade or that industry or acting as mere agents or mouth-pieces for some pressure group regardless of the larger public interest. Freedom of the press in that respect, including freedom of the trade press, can do more than any other agency that I know of to effect a genuine freedom of trade in Canada – freedom of entry, freedom to seek and expand markets anywhere, freedom to sell freely, freedom to reduce prices, freedom to experiment, initiate and take risks; and also freedom to consumers to chose among competing dealers, competing products and competing prices.”

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