enCopyright: (C) Schroders705586https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/us-midterm-elections-is-gridlock-good/Keith WadeFrank ThormannFrederick SchaeferEquitiesUSFrederick SchaeferKeith WadeUS Monetary PolicyEconomicsEconomic viewsMarket viewsQuickview: The US midterms have, as expected, seen the Democrats take the House with the Republicans holding the Senate. Our investment experts consider the implications for fiscal policy, trade, and the 2020 presidential election. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0100equitiesusfrederickschaeferkeithwadeusmonetarypolicyeconomicseconomicviewsmarketviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2018/hero-images/us-capitol-building.jpg704839https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/december-rate-hike-likely-after-us-jobs-boost/Janet MuiUSUS Monetary PolicyFederal ReserveJanet MuiEconomicsEconomic viewsQuickview: Latest data paints a rosy picture for US employment and wage growth, and supports the case for a further rate hike in December.Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0100ususmonetarypolicyfederalreservejanetmuieconomicseconomicviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2018/hero-images/liberty-island-overlooking-manhattan-skyline.jpg703518https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/Bank_of_Japan_stands_firm_amid_concern_over_side_effects_of_easing/Piya SachdevaEquitiesJapanInflationAbenomicsGlobal EconomyInterest RatesQuantitative EasingEconomicsEconomic viewsThe Japanese central bank held fire on monetary policy changes at its October meeting as it downgraded the inflation outlook yet again Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:30:00 +0100equitiesjapaninflationabenomicsglobaleconomyinterestratesquantitativeeasingeconomicseconomicviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2018/hero-images/japan_drummer_boj.jpg702858https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/brazil-backs-bolsanaro-what-next/Craig BothamPablo RiverollEquitiesGlobal Emerging MarketsCraig BothamBrazilEconomicsEconomic viewsEmerging MarketsPablo RiverollDespite his controversial reputation, Jair Bolsanaro’s victory in the Brazilian election has been greeted with investor optimism. But the real test is yet to come – particularly regarding the crucial topic of pension reform.Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0100equitiesglobalemergingmarketscraigbothambrazileconomicseconomicviewsemergingmarketspabloriverollhttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2017/hero-images/rio-de-janeiro-aerial.jpg697957https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/is-japans-economy-lacking-women/Piya SachdevaJapanAbenomicsGrowthEconomicsEconomic viewsJapan’s impressive labour market data masks the low number of women employed or actively looking for work, known as the participation rate. We look at what might happen as this number rises.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0200japanabenomicsgrowtheconomicseconomicviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2017/hero-images/japan-tokyo-shinjuku-rush-hour.jpg697262https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/chinas-growth-surprise-is-just-the-start/Craig BothamAsia ex JapanGlobal Emerging MarketsCraig BothamChinaEconomicsEconomic viewsEmerging MarketsWith the impact of tariffs yet to show up in the data, and the looming threat of a property slowdown, the larger-than-expected slowdown in Chinese growth is a taste of things to come.Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0200asiaexjapanglobalemergingmarketscraigbothamchinaeconomicseconomicviewsemergingmarketshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2018/hero-images/china-hong-kong-clouds.jpg696073https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/infographic-a-view-of-the-global-economy-in-october-2018/Schroders Economics TeamGlobalSchroders Economics TeamEconomicsEconomic viewsIn this month's infographic we look at whether trade wars will end the current economic cycle and the issues facing Italy's highly indebted government.Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0200globalschroderseconomicsteameconomicseconomicviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2018/hero-images/new-york-stock-exchange-manhattan.jpg695775https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/tough-week-for-markets-amid-worries-over-rising-interest-rates/Azad ZanganaCraig BothamGlobalAzad ZanganaCraig BothamInflationInterest RatesVolatilityEconomicsEconomic viewsYesterday’s softer US inflation reading has helped to settle stock markets but we still expect further rate increases and trade tensions to remain a concern.Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0200globalazadzanganacraigbothaminflationinterestratesvolatilityeconomicseconomicviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2017/hero-images/market-ticker.jpg694403https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/us-finds-temporary-inflation-relief/Keith WadeUSKeith WadeInflationEconomic viewsThe current strong economic activity and tight labour market are likely to result in elevated inflation in 2019Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0200uskeithwadeinflationeconomicviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2017/hero-images/american-flag-us-port-container-ship-symbols-economy-industry-pride.jpg693469https://www.schroders.com/en/bm/asset-management/insights/economic-views/uk-suffers-world-cup-hangover/Azad ZanganaUKAzad ZanganaGrowthGDPEconomicsEconomic viewsThe economy stalled in August after a strong July.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0200ukazadzanganagrowthgdpeconomicseconomicviewshttps://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2018/hero-images/british-pub.jpg