A hawkish cut and a hawkish hold

This week, Imogen Bachra is joined by Joann Spadigam and Stuart Sparks to talk the hawk following recent Bank of England and Fed interest rate decisions. They also examine the political landscape in Germany and its potential impact on fiscal policy, as well as the European Central Bank's stance in light of current market expectations.Remember to hit subscribe so you can listen to the latest episodes in this series as soon as they're available and get our views on the big themes and events moving markets and shaping the economy.This episode was recorded on 08 May 2025.For any terms used please refer to this glossary https://www.natwest.com/corporates/insights/markets/glossary.htmlPlease view our full disclaimer here: https://www.natwest.com/corporates/disclaimer.html