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War, oil and stagflation: The central bank stress test

If central banks were hoping for clarity on the Middle East by their June decisions, they’re likely to be left bitterly disappointed. Energy prices are down but the Strait of Hormuz remains far from open. Inflation is climbing and with every passing day, supply chains become ever more disrupted. Yet economies, particularly in Europe, are starting to show the strain. The case for rate hikes is far from clear cut.

Join ING’s economists and strategists for a live 45 minute discussion of the forthcoming central bank decisions. You’ll learn:

  • Why an ECB rate rise looks like a done deal in June – and why this could be a one-off

  • The outlook for growth and inflation across the US and Europe

  • Whether the Fed could really hike rates this year – and why officials are turning more hawkish

  • Why the Bank of England is proving more reluctant to hike rates than the ECB and why a hike is far from guaranteed

  • Where EUR/USD could trade over the summer in different oil price scenarios

Details

Date: Monday 8 June

Time: 1400 BST/1500 CEST/0900 ET

The webinar will last 45 minutes, including Q&A

The event will take place online and the waiting room will open 60 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.

A joining link will be emailed following registration and you will receive a reminder email 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Speakers

Carsten Brzeski
Global Head of Macro
James Knightley
Chief International Economist, US
James Smith
Developed Markets Economist
Chris Turner
Global Head of Markets and Regional Head of Research for UK & CEE
Rebecca Byrne
Deputy Global Head of Editorial
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