Global Monetary Policy Rates

Global Monetary Policy Rates Will inflation cause central banks to tighten monetary policy quicker than expected? Image: Topdown Charts

Emerging Markets Debt Yield

Emerging Markets Debt Yield The cost of servicing emerging markets debt denominated in U.S. dollars has fallen to almost 4%, thanks to global central bank liquidity and the weakening of the U.S. dollar. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Market Performance: Q4 2018 vs. Q4 2019

Market Performance: Q4 2018 vs. Q4 2019 Trade optimism and accommodative central bank monetary policy have contributed to market performance in Q4 2019. Image: Fidelity Investments

Cumulative Number of Global Rate Cuts since the Global Financial Crisis

Cumulative Number of Global Rate Cuts since the Global Financial Crisis This chart puts into perspective the cumulative number of global rate cuts since the Global Financial Crisis. In 2019, central banks in OECD countries haven’t cut this much since the Great Financial Crisis. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

Global Real GDP Growth

Global Real GDP Growth It may take a few quarters for the financial system to feel the effects of the monetary easing measures implemented by central banks this year. Image: Morgan Stanley Research