Balancing Act: Germany's Stimulus Measures and US Fiscal Consolidation

In this episode of 'The Long and Short of the Week Ahead' by Eurizon SLJ Capital, Matt Jones, Head of Distribution, and Neil Staines, Senior Portfolio Manager, discuss major macroeconomic themes and key global data expected in the coming week. The focus is on Germany's fiscal stimulus plans and the U.S.'s fiscal consolidation, alongside crucial economic data from China, Germany, the Ricks Bank, the Swiss National Bank, and the Bank of Japan. The discussion also covers the UK macro outlook with an emphasis on the upcoming Bank of England meeting and the FOMC meeting in the U.S., which will be crucial amid ongoing tariff and trade uncertainties. 

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:46 Global Data Highlights for the Week
03:18 Focus on the UK Economy
04:41 US Economic Outlook and the Fed
07:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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