Tariffs, Tightening, and Turning Points

Eurizon SLJ Capital

Eurizon SLJ Capital
Tariffs, Tightening, and Turning Points
Aug 08, 2025
Eurizon SLJ Capital

In this episode of "The Long and Short of the Week Ahead," Matt Jones and Neil Staines discuss the latest macroeconomic themes impacting global markets. The conversation covers the implications of new US tariffs, the outlook for US and global growth, and key economic data releases to watch in the coming week. The hosts also analyse recent monetary policy decisions from the Bank of England and preview upcoming events in China and Australia. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted look at the weekend's sports highlights and the hosts' "long and short" picks.

Key Topics:

  • US tariffs: Impact on fiscal trajectory, inflation, and global growth
  • Upcoming US economic data: CPI, PPI, retail sales
  • China: CPI/PPI data, stimulus measures, and economic indicators
  • Australia: RBA rate decision, labour market, and forward guidance
  • UK: Bank of England's historic rate cut vote, fiscal challenges, and inflation outlook
  • Sports roundup: Football, cricket, rugby, golf, and Formula 1

Episode Highlights:

  • The complex effects of US tariffs on both domestic and global economies
  • Whythe  upcoming US inflation and retail data are under close scrutiny
  • China's economic data as a barometer for global demand
  • The Bank of England's unusual voting process and its implications for UK monetary policy
  • Fiscal tightening in the UK and its impact on future rate decisions
  • Weekend sports picks and a friendly exchange about barbecue invites

Notable Quotes:

  • "The US high-frequency macroeconomic data is now under a more acute scrutiny."
  • "We see the prospect of a 50 basis point cut in November as high and rising."
  • "Optimistically, we're gonna be long goals in the championship this weekend. And sadly, I'm currently very short on barbecue invites."

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